AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DATE: April 18, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DCM: Bryan Langley
SUBJECT
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Consider approval of a resolution allowing Mi Casita's Mexican Food to sell alcoholic beverages for the Cinco de Mayo Festival to be held in Quakertown Park beginning Saturday, May 6, 2017, upon certain conditions; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in conformity with this resolution; and providing for an effective date.
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BACKGROUND
The 19th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival held in Quakertown Park, is a Hispanic cultural celebration co-sponsored by the City of Denton. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Activities include a parade, local vendors, children's activities, and entertainment. Last year's event hosted approximately 5,000 participants with 50 vendors and an entertainment stage.
The Cinco de Mayo Committee made up of community volunteers, voted to support the sale of alcohol at the event. Mi Casita was selected as the vendor and will be responsible for obtaining a temporary license and permit for selling alcoholic beverages, and providing comprehensive liability insurance in the amount of $500,000. In addition Mi Casita agrees to indemnify the City of Denton against any liability incident to the selling of alcoholic beverages at the Cinco de Mayo Festival. Cinco de Mayo Festival sponsors will provide police security at the event.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
On April 3, 2017, the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommended approval 4-1. On April 5, 2016, the City Council approved a resolution to allow Mi Casita Restaurant to sell alcoholic beverages for the Cinco de Mayo Festival.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
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