Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve 2024 Freedomfest Event License Agreement
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Submitted By: Kelly A. Tiger, Special Events Administrator, Parks & Recreation
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
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Department and the Port St. Lucie Downtown Lions Club Foundation, Inc.
3. Purpose: Provide alcohol sales at Freedomfest event on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: Renewal
5. Duration: Thursday, July 4, 2024, 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 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 2024 Freedomfest Event License Agreement with the Port St. Lucie Downtown Lions Club Foundation, Inc., in substantially the same form as attached.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the 2024 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 S.E. Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Attachments: 2024 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: 24121-04
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Spencer Scott, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, Interim City Attorney.