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Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Vienna and First Baptist Church for the 2025 Juneteenth and Liberty Amendments Month (LAM) Kickoff Parade.
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
First Baptist Church proposed to the Town to hold a Juneteenth and Liberty Amendments Month (LAM) Kickoff Parade.
Following several discussions with Town staff and First Baptist Church, the details of a potential partnership have been outlined in the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Juneteenth and LAM Kickoff Parade. Staff requests Council approval of this MOU.
The proposed parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10 a.m. It will follow the same route, guidelines, and parameters as the James Madison High School homecoming parade. 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. The parade will adhere to the same regulations as the James Madison H.S. homecoming parade.
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.
Departmental Recommendation: Recommend Approval of the MOU
Finance Recommendation: Finance recommends approval of the MOU.
Purchasing Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Town Attorney Recommendation: The Town Council may approve, propose modifications, or disapprove the proposed Memorandum of Understanding in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council authorize the Mayor to execute the attached memorandum of understanding between the Town an...
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