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Request approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Vienna Little League and Town of Vienna for use of Yeonas Park during the Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show.
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE: None
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
For the past several years, the Town of Vienna has hosted its Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show at Southside Park. This year's event will be held Thursday, July 2, with a rain date of Sunday, July 5, (fireworks only). In order to adequately host the fireworks show at Southside Park, the Town is required to use Yeonas Park for spectator viewing. The Board of Vienna Little League has given permission for the Town to continue using Yeonas Park for this purpose. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) is attached.
The designated spectator areas at Yeonas Park will be open to the public no earlier than 6 p.m. and the parking lot will be closed no earlier than 12 p.m. on July 2. Music and entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. and continue until the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. The Town will ensure Yeonas Park is cleared of the general public by 11 p.m. and clean-up of Yeonas Park by the Town will commence immediately following the Fireworks Show and conclude by 11 a.m. the next morning. In addition, the Town will require the contracted fireworks company to provide a certificate of insurance naming Vienna Little League as additional insured for the duration of the event.
Strategic Plan Initiative: Vienna as a complete community
Board or Commission of Interest: N/A
Departmental Recommendation: The Parks and Recreation Director recommends approving the MOU.
Finance Recommendation:
Purchasing Recommendation:
Town Attorney Recommendation: The Town Council may approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council approve the 2026 Memorandum of Understanding between Vienna Little League and the Town of Vienna for use of Yeonas Park on July 2, 2026, as presented.
Cost and Financing: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Prior Funding Approval: Annual General Budget (Year), Amendments, CIP Budget (Year), or ARPA. N/A
Decision Needed by This date: March 2, 2026
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to approve the 2026 Memorandum of Understanding between Vienna Little League and the Town of Vienna for use of Yeonas Park on July 2, 2026, with a rain date of July 5, 2026. I further move that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement. "
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Other action deemed necessary by Council.