Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
Credited as the largest single-day event in the City of Columbus, Red, White & BOOM! has become a highly anticipated signature event throughout its existence, drawing more than 400,000 people each year it has been held. This year the event will take place on July 3, 2025, from 11 am 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 necessary permit fees and parking and traffic maintenance services; 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 funds representing the estimated cost of requisite services with the City, 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 CC004781 and will need to be renewed prior to execution of event agreement.
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 for the July celebration.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service, acting on behalf of the City of Columbus, to enter into an event agreement with Red, White & BOOM, Inc., to accept a deposit for City services rendered for the Red, White & BOOM! 2025 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...
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