96-249 Resolution No. 96-249
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING FREE PARKING AT ATTENDED LOTS DURING THE
1996 FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that it hereby authorizes free parking at attended
lots during the 1996 Fine Arts Festival .
sl Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly, Mayor
Presented: August 14, 1996
Adopted: August 14, 1996
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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Agenda Item No .
July 18, 1996
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Richard B. Helwig, City Manager
SUBJECT: 1996 Fine Arts Festival Free Parking Request
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to seek City Council approv-
al of a request to allow free parking at all attended lots
during the 1996 Fine Arts Festival .
BACKGROUND
The 1996 Fine Arts Festival is scheduled for August 23, 24 and
25. The event will begin with a free evening concert by the
Elgin Symphony Orchestra at Wing Park on August 23 at 7 : 30
p.m. On Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, all
festival activities will take place at Civic Center Plaza.
As in the past, the City Council is being asked to approve
free parking at the Spring Street parking deck and Civic
Center parking lot on Saturday, August 24 . This is a positive
feature of the event and provides a convenience to attendees .
These two lots are currently staffed between 8: 00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. on Saturday and not attended on Sunday.
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
American Association of University Women, Larkin Center and
Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The loss of revenue associated with the Fine Arts Festival
free Saturday parking at Spring Street parking deck and Civic
Center lot is estimated to be less than $400 .
LEGAL IMPACT
None.
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ALTERNATIVES
The alternatives are to make parking free or charge for
parking at Spring Street parking deck and Civic Center lot on
the day of the Festival .
RECO)WNDATION
It is requested by the Fine Arts Festival Steering Committee
that free parking be provided at Spring Street parking deck
and the Civic Center parking lot on Saturday, August 24 .
Respectfully submitted,
Monica Bates, Director
Parks and Recreation Dept.
Richard B. Helwig
City Manager
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