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File #: 15-0088    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 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2015..
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 2/5/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/16/2015 Final action: 2/16/2015
Title: Consider approving South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce's requests to hold a three-day Hot Air Balloon Festival at the Foley Sportsplex, May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2015.
Attachments: 1. 2015 Hot Air Balloon Festival
Title
Consider approving South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce's requests to hold a three-day Hot Air Balloon Festival at the Foley Sportsplex, May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2015.
Summary
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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 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2015. 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 1st through 3rd, 2015 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 1st through 3rd, 2015.
SECTION 2:      Approves the Parks & Recreation Department to assist the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce in the preparation of the grounds for the 2015 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival.      
 
      SECTION 3:      This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.