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File #: 16-0075    Version: 1 Name: Consider approving South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce's requests to hold a three-day Hot Air Balloon Festival at the Foley Sportsplex, May 6th, 7th and 8th, 2016.
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 2/8/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/15/2016 Final action: 2/15/2016
Title: Consider approving South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce's requests to hold a three-day Hot Air Balloon Festival at the Foley Sportsplex, May 6th, 7th and 8th, 2016.
Attachments: 1. SBCC Letter

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Consider approving South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce's requests to hold a three-day Hot Air Balloon Festival at the Foley Sportsplex, May 6th, 7th and 8th, 2016.

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Consider approving South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce's requests to hold a three-day Hot Air Balloon Festival at the Foley Sportsplex, May 6th, 7th and 8th, 2016. The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is also requesting the Parks and Recreation Department to assist with grounds preparation.

 

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                     WHEREAS, the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce  is requesting to hold the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival on May 6th through 8th, 2016 at the Foley Sportsplex, and

                     WHEREAS, the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is requesting assistance from the Parks & Recreation Department in preparation of the grounds by mowing the grass, treating grounds for ants, trim/cut dead limbs from trees, mark off any restricted field areas where driving is not permitted, hosing down the outside of the concession stand, and moving bleachers and trash cans effective immediately, once at the beginning of April and once before the week of the event.

 

                     NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:

                     SECTION 1:                     Approves the annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival to be held at the Foley Sports Complex May 6th through 8th, 2016.

                        SECTION 2:                     Approves the Parks & Recreation Department to assist the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce in the preparation of the grounds for the 2016 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival.                     

                     SECTION 3:                     This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.