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Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Vienna and First Baptist Church for the 2026 Juneteenth and Liberty Amendments Month (LAM) Kickoff Parade.
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE: N/A
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
The Town of Vienna and First Baptist Church are continuing to hold a Juneteenth and Liberty Amendments Month (LAM) Kickoff Parade. The details of the partnership have been outlined in the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Juneteenth and LAM Kickoff Parade.
The parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10 a.m. It will follow the same route, guidelines, and parameters as last year. A partial, rolling road closure will take place on the two westbound lanes of Maple Avenue, starting at Mill Street and turning onto Nutley Street, ending at First Baptist Church.
Approximately 15 Town police officers will manage the road closure, at an estimated cost of $8,000. If the parade is approved, no additional Town resources or overtime will be allocated to the Juneteenth Festival, as all overtime and staff resources will be directed toward ensuring police presence during the parade. No additional funding is being requested for the parade.
Next Steps: Mayor to execute the MOU.
Expected Completion Time Frame: June 13, 2026
Departmental Recommendation: Recommend approval of 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 authorize the mayor to execute the MOU between the Town and First Baptist Church for the 2026 Juneteenth & Liberty Amendments Month Kickoff Parade, as presented.
Cost and Financing: None
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, 202...
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