HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-44 Resolution No. 26-44
RESOLUTION
APPROVING OUTDOOR EVENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT RECIPIENTS
WHEREAS, the Outdoor Event Incentive Grant Program has been established to provide
financial assistance for outdoor event programming within the community; and
WHEREAS, fifteen grant applications were submitted for consideration in 2026 under the
Outdoor Event Incentive Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that grant assistance and funds be provided under the Outdoor Event Incentive
Grant Program to the following thirteen organizations in the amount of$211,112:
Organization Event Pro ram Amount
Stateline Entertainment Elgin Micheleros Festival Encore $28,512
Elgin Pride Elgin Pride Parade& Festival Encore $30,000
Mike Page Foundation Love on the Lawn Music Festival Encore $25,632
African American Juneteenth Rhythm& Blues Cultural Encore $12,032
Coalition of Kane County Festival
Side Street Studio Arts Area 22 Market $15,000
Makers
Boricuas Unidos Boricua Fest Launch $12,960
Northeast Neighborhood Elgin Classic Bike Race Active $5,628
Association of Elgin Elgin
Elgin Fox Trot Foundation Elgin Valley Fox Trot Active $20,000
Elgin
Gail Borden Public Library El Trote de las Calacas Active $20,000
& U-46 Foundation Elgin
Marklund Children's Run, Walk & Roll Active $4,080
Home Elgin
Iglesia Puerta de Sion Still Standing/Sigo en Pie 5K Active $16,160
Elgin
The Makers Markets IL The Makers Market Market $8,748
Makers
Vivala Entertainment iVivala! Launch $12,360
All Applicant Total $211,112
Encore Over 25k Total $84,144
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to receiving any grant funds organizations shall
be required to enter into an agreement with the City of Elgin in a form as approved by the
Corporation Counsel.
s/David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: March 25, 2026
Adopted: March 25, 2026
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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