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Request approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Vienna Little League and Town of Vienna for use of Yeonas Park during the Fourth of July 2018 entertainment and fireworks show.
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
For the past several years, the Town has hosted its Fourth of July festival and fireworks show at Southside Park. This year's event will be held Wednesday, July 4, with a rain date of Thursday, 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. Bill Cervenak, president of Vienna Little League, and the Board of Vienna Little League have given permission for the Town to continue using Yeonas Park for this purpose. The memorandum of understanding is attached.
The requested usage time for Yeonas Park begins at 4 pm in order to provide music and entertainment beginning at 7pm until the fireworks display at 9:30 pm. The Parks Maintenance Division will complete cleanup of Yeonas Park in time for the next day's activities. In addition, the Town will require Bay Fireworks to provide a certificate of insurance naming Vienna Little League as an additional insured for the duration of the event.
Departmental Recommendation:
The Parks and Recreation Director recommends approving the Memorandum of Understanding and authorizing the mayor or vice mayor to sign.
Finance Recommendation: N/A
Purchasing Recommendation: N/A
Town Attorney Recommendation: The Town Council may approve the proposed MOU in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council approve the 2018 Memorandum of Understanding between Vienna Little League and the Town for use of Yeonas Park on Jul 4, 2018 as presented.
Cost and Financing: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Decision Needed by This date: April 23, 2018
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to approve the 2018 Memorandum of Understanding between Vienna Little League and...
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