Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
Red, White & BOOM! has become a highly anticipated signature event in the City of Columbus throughout its existence, drawing more than 400,000 people each year. This year the event will be held on July 3, 2019, from noon to 11:00 pm, in downtown Columbus.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute an event agreement with Red, White & BOOM, Inc., the non-profit organization that coordinates the annual event; to accept monies for requisite permit fees, meter bagging, traffic maintenance services, and other services as requested by Red, White, and BOOM! and agreed to by Public Service; and to, as necessary, provide a refund to the organization after the event has concluded and final accounting is complete.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Red, White & BOOM, Inc. will deposit up to $8,000.00 with the City for services defined in the aforementioned agreement, with the understanding that it may be necessary to remit additional funds to the City if the initial deposit is insufficient to cover the final cost of those services.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Red, White & BOOM, Inc. is 31-1165154 and is a non-profit organization.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow sufficient time for the execution of said agreement so as to prevent unnecessary delays in planning and organizing activities.
Title
To authorize the City of Columbus, acting through the Director of Public Service, to enter into an event agreement with Red, White & BOOM, Inc., and to accept a deposit for City services rendered for the Red, White & BOOM! 2019 event; to refund the balance of deposited funds after final accounting has occurred, if applicable; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, Red, White & BOOM! is an annual event occurring in downtown Columbus to celebrate Independence Day; and
WHEREAS, Red, White & BOOM, Inc. is responsible for organizing and operating this event; and
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