Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve 2023 Freedomfest Event License Agreement with the Port St. Lucie Downtown Lions Foundation
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Submitted By: Kelly A. Tiger, Special Events Administrator.
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, Special Events Administrator, Parks & Recreation Department.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and the Port St. Lucie Downtown Lions Foundation, Inc.
3. Purpose: Provide alcohol sales at Freedomfest event on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 4 -10 p.m.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Celebrate the Fourth of July. Celebrate history, government, and traditions of the United States, providing fireworks, food, live musical performance, and other entertainment for the community.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): N/A
Presentation Information: Parks & Recreation staff will be in attendance to answer any questions of City Council.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the 2023 Freedomfest Event License Agreement with the Port St. Lucie Downtown Lions Foundation, Inc., in substantially the same form as attached.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the 2023 Freedomfest Event License Agreement.
2. Move that the Council provide staff with other direction.
Background: For 30+ years, the City has offered our Signature Event, Freedomfest, to the community of Port St. Lucie. This historic event continues to provide a great, safe celebration of our country through entertainment, fireworks, food, and fun!
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: 2023 Freedomfest 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: 10011.
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Camille Wallace, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.