Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve 2021 Festival of Lights Event License Agreement with the Downtown Lions Foundation, Inc.
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Submitted By: Sherman Conrad, Director, Parks & Recreation Department.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to enjoy culture, nature and fun activities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Kelly A. Tiger, Recreation Manager, Special Events & Community Center, Parks & Recreation Department.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Port St. Lucie Downtown Lions Foundation, Inc.
3. Purpose: To manage alcoholic beverage sales for the 2021 Festival of Lights.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 2 - 10 pm.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Provide a safe, fun holiday celebration for our community members.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): N/A.
Presentation Information: Parks & Recreation staff will be in attendance to answer any event questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the 2021 Festival of Lights Event License Agreement.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the 2021 Festival of Lights Event License Agreement.
2. Move that the Council provide staff with other direction.
Background: This is an annual holiday event that has been a tradition for 20+ years and this year’s theme is “Disco in December”. Event activities include a parade, a midway carnival, fireworks and the annual tree-lighting event.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.
Attachments: 2021 Festival of Lights Event License Agreement.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: #7166
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Sebastian Poprawski, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.