City Council
MEETING DATE: 3/28/2018
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Jammin for Jesus Music Fest 2019
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FROM:
Chris Parman, Communications / Events Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Special Use Permit #18-008 for the 16th Annual “Jammin’ for Jesus Music Fest”.
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BACKGROUND:
On January 19, 2019, ReachOut Ministries will hold the 16th Annual “Jammin’ for Jesus Music Fest” at the Civic Center Plaza and Town Square. The festival includes an outdoor music concert with amplification on the Plaza and food and festival booths in Town Square. No alcohol will be served. The organizer will begin set-up at 6:00 am and teardown completed by 10:00 pm. The festival hours are 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The festival will have its own volunteer security as well as private security officers. Prior to the event, the festival will provide health permits for the food and the insurance certificate naming the City as an additional insured. Public works will block off parts of Avenida Lalo Guerrero from Pickfair Street to Gorge Montgomery Trail. Trash receptacles will be placed on near the Festival Lawn on the dirt area. Expected attendance is less than 1,000 people.
DISCUSSION:
The event organizers have done an amazing job over the past 15 years coordinating the set-up, implementation and teardown of the event. The City has had little, if any at all, complaints about this event.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The organizers have paid the $510 Special Use Permit fee and will provide insurance coverage prior to the event. The organizers arrange and pay for all aspects needed to conduct their event. No known impact on the City.
ATTACHMENTS:
Special Use Permit #18-008