SUBJECT: A Resolution of the Board of Trustees Approving a Vendor Agreement with Kelly Enterprises LTD for the Downtown Neighborhood Block Party events in the Amount of $21,000.00, Authorizing and Directing the Appropriate Town Officers to Sign Said Agreement; and Setting Forth Details Thereto.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PRESENTER: A.J. Krieger, Town Administrator
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Cost as Recommended: $21,000.00
Balance Available: $11,000.00
Budget Line Item Number: 100-10-110-573100-000000
New Appropriation Required: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of resolution to enter into a Vendor Agreement with Kelly Enterprises LTD for the Downtown Neighborhood Block Party.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
At the request of Town Staff, Kelly Williams has submitted a proposal to the Town of Erie to create, organize and manage three family-friendly events on Friday nights in July that would take place on Briggs and Wells Streets in Historic Downtown Erie.
Overview of Event: A family-friendly event for Erie residents in Historic Downtown Erie on Briggs and Wells Street with street closures between Wells and Moffatt creating a "Downtown Neighborhood Block Party."
? Friday, July 1
? Friday, July 15
? Friday, July 29
The Block Parties would be scheduled for three Friday nights in July from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The event would be hosted by The Town of Erie and organized by Kelly Williams (Kelly Enterprises LTD).
Objectives: Create a community-building event for all Erie residents in Downtown Erie while promoting local businesses, restaurants and breweries. The event would bring families to Downtown Erie on Friday nights for a neighborhood Block Party to listen to music, engage in children's activities, eat from local restaurants and drink from local breweries. We would provide creative and interactive activities for children and adults. People will be encouraged to ride bikes, meet friends an...
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