===== PDF PAGE 2 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] MINUTES PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Monday February 22, 2021 7:00 P.M. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum. Chairman Chassee called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Roll Call found Alderman Brown, Hallett, Birch Ferguson, Swiatek, Short and Jakabcsin. Approval of Minutes. A. Public Affairs Committee Minutes of November 23, 2020. Alderman Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderman Swiatek to approve the minutes of the Public Affairs Committee meeting. Voting Aye: Chairman Chassee, Alderman Brown, Hallett, Birch Ferguson, Swiatek, Short and Jakabcsin. Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried. Public Participation / Presentations. Items for Consent. Items for Discussion. A. West Chicago City Museum Interpretive Signage - It was the consensus of the Committee to move this approved item to City Council with the agreement between City Museum and Park District Forest Preserve District by taking the role of maintaining and providing maintenance for the signage. B. 2021 Special Events — Blooming Fest and Railroad Days have been cancelled. It was the consensus of the Committee to visit the metrics on a regular basis, revisit the topic in June, and review what the issues are at that time and make a decision. Unfinished Business. New Business. Chairman Chassee asked Interim Chief Shackelford to research nuisance coyotes within our surrounding counties. Reports from Staff. A. West Chicago Police Department Monthly Reports. ===== PDF PAGE 3 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] B. Healthy West Chicago Strategic Plan — This item will be discussed at a further meeting. C. Phalen Consulting FY2020 Report D. People Made Visible FY2020 Report 9. Adjournment. Alderman Hallett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Birch Ferguson. The motion was approved by voice vote, and the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:44pm. Respectfully submitted, Yahaira Bautistor Administrative Assistant to Chief of Police West Chicago Police Department ===== PDF PAGE 4 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] ~ PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CS oo __AGENDAITEMSUMMARY © ITEM TITLE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: +A. Musical - Fireworks Display Wheaton Academy FILE NUMBER: May 29, 2021 COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: March 22, 2021 COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner sionavure_ A APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Guttman SIGNATURE ITEM SUMMARY: Wheaton Academy is requesting permission for a Fireworks Display after its Musical on Saturday, May 29, 2021. The musical will take place outdoors from May 27-29, 2021. Residents in the surrounding neighborhoods will be notified by Wheaton Academy of the date and time of the fireworks display in advance of the event. The Special Event Permit Application has been reviewed and approved by staff from the Police, Public Works, and Community Development Departments as well as the West Chicago Park District. The West Chicago Fire Protection District did not sign off due to the potential of a large gathering taking place. With the interest of the health and safety of the community and their personnel, they are unable to sign off at this time. ACTIONS PROPOSED: Due to the West Chicago Fire Protection District not signing off, City Staff does not recommend the fireworks to be approved since the Fire Protection District would need to be in attendance of the event and a Fireworks Permit would need to be secured. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ===== PDF PAGE 5 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO Special Events Acknowledgment Form Proposed Event Name of event: Wheaton Academy Fireworks for Musical Date(s) of event: May 27-29, 2021 Contact: James Holtrop Phone: 630-878-2043 Organization: Wheaton Academy | have reviewed the information regarding the proposed event and acknowledge that there are no outstanding issues relating to my department which would prevent the agenda summary from moving forward to the Public Affairs Committee for review. ge A ae ? a Date 3-8-2 Signature 0 cDD Police Dept. YF Dist. Public Works (0 Park Dist. Please return form to Nicolette Stefan at nstefan@westchicago.org. Thank you. ===== PDF PAGE 6 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] West Chicago Fire Protection District 200 Fremont Street West Chicago, Illinois 60185 Phone: 630-231-2123 Fax: 630-231-2122 March 3, 2021 Ms. Nicolette Stefan Special Events Coordinator City of West Chicago 475 Main St. West Chicago IL 60185 RE: Wheaton Academy Fireworks for Musical. Nicolette, The Fire District has received a copy of the special events application for the above referenced event. With the cancelation of other events in the community due to COVID 19 and large gatherings, the Fire District feels that the fireworks portion of the event has the potential to create a large gathering, even more so now that the fireworks will be held on one day instead of three and the public invited. With the interest of the health and safety of the community and our personnel the Fire District is unable to sign off on the fireworks permit at this time due to COVID 19. We will continue to monitor COVID 19 and follow safety guidelines and look forward to working with you as we move forward. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Joe Buenrostro Fire Marshal ===== PDF PAGE 7 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO Special Events Acknowledgment Form Proposed Event Name of event: Wheaton Academy Fireworks for Musical Date(s) of event: May 27-29, 2021 Contact: James Holtrop Phone: 630-878-2043 Organization: Wheaton Academy | have reviewed the information regarding the proposed event and acknowledge that there are no outstanding issues relating to my department which would prevent the agenda summary from moving forward to the Public Affairs Committee for review. Signature A??—.. Date 3-S-2/ CDD Police Dept. (CO Fire Dist. Public Works Park Dist. Please return form to Nicolette Stefan at nstefan@westchicago.org. Thank you. ===== PDF PAGE 8 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO Special Events Acknowledgment Form Proposed Event Name of event: Wheaton Academy Fireworks for Musical Date(s) of event: May 27-29, 2021 Contact: James Holtrop Phone: 630-878-2043 Organization: Wheaton Academy | have reviewed the information regarding the proposed event and acknowledge that there are no outstanding issues relating to my department which would prevent the agenda summary from moving forward to the Public Affairs Committee for review. c Signature Ow, Wit a Date s/e(z CDD 1 Police Dept. O Fire Dist. Public Works [1] Park Dist. Please return form to Nicolette Stefan at nstefan@westchicago.org. Thank you. ===== PDF PAGE 9 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO ff Wrst ChicaAco # | ee ae | Special Events Acknowledgment Form Proposed Event Name of event: Wheaton Academy Fireworks for Musical Date(s) ofevent: May 27-29, 2021 Contact: James Holtrop Phone: 630-878-2043 Organization: Wheaton Academy | have reviewed the information regarding the proposed event and acknowledge that there are no outstanding issues relating to my department which would prevent the agenda summary moving fo Public Affairs Committee for review. ‘ Date 3 1, [2 CDD Oi Police Dept. Fire Dist. O Public Works pean Dist. Signature ( Please return form to Nicolette Stefan at nstefan@westchicago.org. Thank you. ===== PDF PAGE 10 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO Special Events Acknowledgment Form Proposed Event Name of event: Wheaton Academy Fireworks for Musical Date(s) of event: May 27-29, 2021 Contact: James Holtrop Phone: 630-878-2043 Organization: Wheaton Academy | have reviewed the information regarding the proposed event and acknowledge that there are no outstanding issues relating to my department which would prevent the agenda summary from moving forward to the Public Affairs Committee for review. Signature Eugene Samuel Date 03/08/2021 CDD X Police Dept. Fire Dist. Public Works Park Dist. Please return form to Nicolette Stefan at nstefan@westchicago.org. Thank you. ===== PDF PAGE 11 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] City of West Chicago SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL & SUBMITTED 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT PERMIT NO. Special Event Permit Application The Special Event Application is due to the City of West Chicago a minimum of ninety (90) days prior to the event if it requires closure of public streets or use of public parking lots. The 90-day time period allows sufficient time to evaluate the request and provide a recommendation to the City Council for its consideration. Note: Prior to review of the Special Events Permit Application, all applicants must submit the Intent to Meet Insurance Requirements form (page 2). Submittal Checklist 1. Completed and signed Special Event Application a Intent to Meet Insurance Requirements a Section 1 — General Information a Section 2 — Narrative a Section 3 — Permits a Section 4 — Site Plan and/or Route Map a Section 5 — Task List and Due Dates a Section 6 — Hold Harmless Agreement 2. Completed and signed applications(s) for other permits(s) (See Section 3) a Carnival Permit Application - $50 per employee a Fireworks Permit Application — $125 (Check made payable to the West Chicago Fire Protection District) a Building Permit Application (temporary tents — see min. requirements) - $50 a Raffle Registration Application — requires separate application 2 Temporary Liquor License Application — requires separate application co Temporary Food Service Permit (DuPage Co. Health Dept. 630-682-7979) FEI IEICE TOIT III AIO TOTTI ASI IOI TTR ISR FOTO I TESST A AAA A ISSR I A IAAI IAI IA IOI AAT II AI AI AT SISA IAI SSSI SSI AIA IS AI SAA IIS. sussnsananansesssnnsnssnenesnensseensnenneho on cords ish orriosmithtonsnanenananansnnenenansnnnenttantntstte Received: Fee Paid: $ Receipt # Check # Event Acknowledgement Form returned by: Police Dept. Fire Dist. PW Park Dist. a Background checks completed by Police Dept. Date a DuPage Co. Health Department notified Date a Certificate of Insurance received and approved Date Page 1 of 8 ===== PDF PAGE 12 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] *«* INTENT TO MEET INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ** Must be returned prior to application review by City staff Prior to the issuance of a Special Event Permit, all organizations must present a certificate of insurance meeting the criteria listed below: 1. Required limits per IRMA are $1mil per occurrence and general aggregate no less than $2mil for contractors/vendors. 2. ***PLEASE NOTE: Under the box labeled “Description of operations/locations/vehicles/exclusions added by endorsement/special provisions’, the following language musi appear: “The City of West Chicago, its officials, agents, employees, and volunteers is/are named additionally insured. The additional insured is covered as respect to liability arising out of any work or activities performed on behalf of (company involved) for (event) (date, times (if applicable), location) No endorsements or additional forms modify or limit coverage provided to additional insured. Coverage provided to additional insured is primary as it relates to (event)”. 3. Vendors shall furnish the additional insured endorsement (consult insurance professional; examples include but are not limited to forms CG 2010 or CG 2026) to support the certificate of insurance. The endorsement shall also name “The City of West Chicago, its officials, agents, employees, and volunteers” as primary and non-contributory. 4. If applicable, vendor shall furnish the City with evidence of Worker’s Compensation coverage with statutory limits. 5. The insurance provider will need to submit the Certificate of Insurance and supporting endorsement form preferably via email to specialevents@westchicago.org or fax (630-293-1257) to be considered an original document. | Jarnes Wo liceg , representing \\J heatin Acodemu/ (print name of authorized person) (organization) ’ have contacted the appropriate insurance provider and acknowledge that the above insurance criteria can be met. | understand that the Special Event Permit Application will not be reviewed until this document has been signed and returned to the City of West Chicago. saa die Q-15 Aer signature (date) S pring YNusics( © Way 27- ag ! (name of event) (date of event) Page 2 of 8 ===== PDF PAGE 13 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] SECTION 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION Name of Event: WW hv Navzal As C Ae aa Mus \@) Type of Event: O Parade O Walk/Run/Bike Carnivals >A. Fireworks O Festival gother_IV\US) Co \ Location of Event: \V be adga Ay cad COANE Date(s) of Event: [V lay 277-24 Hours of Event: G to |O gr _ Est. Attendance: ROC Event Website: Purpose of event: Whe Gre hav ine, OIC NKS cal Gu 4sibe And Wad (A tiice (few r/\es gt she end - Sotuday oly Name of Sponsoring Organization(s): W he at ae Nco, dom a Organization's Legal Status (i.e. NFP, Partnership, Corporation): School Contact person from sponsoring organization: —_) Ame> L a lbco 2 Organizer address:__ }9.0\ KK AGS lorecke CK City/State/Zip: VU bechan 1G Goi¢? Phone:_¢ SG -Y 7¥ RIS Cell Phone: 4.2.4 -S379 -26Y4T E-mail: _\ho cue €& wheatenace SOS; oq Emergency contact information (provide mobile numbers for on-site coordinators during event): 1 Contact: Steere Bait Phone:_© 36 ~ S16 ~Jd©27 2"4 Contact: Ra aA Hockte hie Phone: _G 3.6 -19 2-509 Is this an annual event? O Yes GKNo If Yes, provide next year’s event date: If the event is a recurring event, please state any problems and/or incidents that have occurred in past years, such as noise or neighborhood parking complaints. What, if anything, are you doing to rectify the problem(s)? SECTION 2 — NARRATIVE On a separate sheet, provide a detailed description of the overall event. The narrative will serve as the special event proposal to City Council. Page 3 of 8 ===== PDF PAGE 14 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] Feb. 17, 2021 Dear West Chicago Council, On May 27-29, the Wheaton Academy Fine Arts Dept. will be presenting their musical, High School Musical, on the Fine Arts Building steps. They would like to conclude each performance with a small firework display. The community is invited to enjoy the fireworks show also. As everyone has, we have been trying unique ways to keep the school year going as normally as possible. So, this year we will have the musical outside and distanced. To make this unusual night special we would like to have fireworks. The city has been very gracious in allowing us fireworks many times in the past. Please grant us the permits once again to make this year somewhat special. Thank you, James K. Holtrop Director of Special Events ===== PDF PAGE 15 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] oe a SECTION 3 — PERMITS Will your event include a carnival? a Yes éNo If yes, you must submit a Carnival Permit Application ninety (90) days prior to the event. Please visit www.westchicago.org under Forms or contact the City of West Chicago at (630) 293-2200 ext. 135 for an application. Does your event include the use of a temporary tent in excess of 400 sq. ft. in area with side curtains or 700 sq. ft. in area without side curtains? o Yes SE&No If yes, you must submit a Building Permit Application thirty (30) days prior to the event. Please visit www.westchicago.org under Forms or contact the City of West Chicago at (630) 293-2200 ext. 131 for an application. Will your event include a fireworks display? Yes oNo If yes, you must submit a Fireworks Permit Application thirty (30) days prior to the event. Please visit www.westchicago.org under Forms or contact the City of West Chicago at (630) 293-2200 ext. 135 for an application. Are you holding a raffle at your event? o Yes CNo If yes, you must submit a Raffle Registration Application fourteen (14) days prior to the event. Not all applicants will qualify for a license. Please visit www.westchicago.org under Forms or contact the City of West Chicago at (630) 293-2200 ext.170 for an application. Will you be applying for a Temporary Liquor License? 0 Yes \~No If yes, you must submit a Temporary Liquor License Application thirty (30) days prior to the event. To qualify for a Class D license, the applicant must be a local organization or group providing beer and/or wine at a picnic, carnival or similar function. A Class D license shall be authorized on a day-to-day basis but not for more than seven (7) consecutive days. Please contact the City of West Chicago at (630) 293-2200 ext. 170 for an application. Will you be serving food at your event? o Yes (e) If yes, you may be required to submit a Temporary Food Service Permit Application thirty (30) days prior to the event. Please contact the DuPage County Health Department at (630) 682-7979 or visit http://www.dupagehealth.org/temporary-food-service for additional information. Are yau requesting services from these departments? iw foe if Fire District / Paramedics Public Works Specify services: Pale and ture trucks Came +o S © Cure, Aren & Sor Aas danse S Will you be utilizing any of the following services? O Water Oj Electric/Generator O Other Page 4 of 8 ===== PDF PAGE 16 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] SECTION 4 — SITE PLAN AND/OR ROUTE MAP Please attach a separate sheet to illustrate the layout for your event. If applicable, the following must be included: Location of garbage receptacles (G) Location and number of barricades (B) Location of toilets (T) Location of fire lane (FL) Location of hand washing sinks (HWS) Location of fire extinguishers (FE) Location of retail vendors (RV) Public entrances and exits (PE) Location of food vendors (FV) Location of “No Firearms” signage (NF) Location of first aid (FA) Location of sound stages and amplified sound (S) Location of residential streets surrounding event Are you requesting the use of any City-owned property, i.e. City streets, parking lots, or sidewalks? O Yes BK No _ If yes, please indicate the property that you are requesting to use. Would you like to request the closing of City streets? O Yes Fine If yes, please fill in the following information or submit a route map along with this application: Street From To Dates Times Page 5 of 8 ===== PDF PAGE 17 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] SECTION 5 — PLANNING WORKSHEET AND REQUIRED TASK DUE DATES* Use this form to determine the date each of these tasks needs to be completed. For tasks that do not apply, please mark “N/A” in the Due Date column. If the Due Date falls on a weekend or holiday, the Due Date becomes the next normal business day. However, this does not affect the other Due Dates, as they are only dependent on the date of the special event. Note: This section must be completed by event organizer prior to notary signature. Date of Special Event: Tasks to be completed Days Due (All items due to City unless noted) Before Event Due Date Submit “Intent to Meet Insurance Requirements” : : + att : f : : Prior to Prior to application Document (included with Special Event Permit sti : : Application, pg.2) application review review Submit Special Event Permit Application 90 days Submit Carnival Permit Application 90 days Submit Fireworks Permit Application 30 days Submit Temporary Liquor License Application 30 days Submit Building (Temporary Tent) Permit sat 30 days Application Submit Temporary Food Service Permit Application(s) 30 days (DuPage County Health Dept. — 630-682-7979) Submit Original Certificate of Insurance” 21 days* Submit Raffle Registration Application 14 days Notify residents/businesses of special event 14 days Post “No Firearms” signs at all public entrances (See IL State Police requirements for standardized N/A Day of Event sign in West Chicago’s Special Events Policy) *if this requirement is not met, the proposed event may be cancelled. Page 6 of 8 ===== PDF PAGE 18 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] SECTION 6 — WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT In consideration of the Wh eat gV_ A cade a (name of organization) and its Members, employees, volunteers or guests, being allow to participate in_NV US, cal , (the Activity) the undersigned hereby recognizes, acknowledges and assumes any and all risk pertaining to Ahe qin yc adem (name of organization) participation in the Activity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Wo Ae etean A cade ony (name of organization) hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of West Chicago, its officials, agents and - employees, against all injuries, deaths, loss, damages, claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, cost and expenses (including attorneys fees), which may in anywise accrue against the City of West Chicago, its officials, agents and employees, arising in consequence of Loh ecten A Core my (name of organization) participation in the Activity, or which may in anywise result therefore, except that arising out of the sole legal cause of the City of West Chicago, its agents or employees. The NO Gh rdec vay (name of organization) shall, at its own expense, appear, defend and pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and other expenses arising therefore or incurred in connections therewith, and, if any judgment shall be rendered against the City of West Chicago, its officials, agents and employees, in any such action, the Lheohn Arcade WN =f (name of organization) at its own expense, satisfy and discharge the same. The invalidity or unenforceability of any of the provisions hereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement. The undersigned represents it has full authority to execute this Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement on behalf of the _ WU eaten Aces ew \___(name of organization). Agreed this day of , 20 WwW heathen Arcade ray Name of Organization Dames (<& Haltig Print Name of Authorized Person a Gite |S IAM, ture of Authorized Person Due. of Ng ecias Gueatr Title Page 7 of 8 ===== PDF PAGE 19 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] The Organization and the authorized signatory below agree to inform the City of West Chicago of any changes in the application at least thirty (80) days prior to the event. Please note: Final approval of this event is pending satisfactory completion of Certificate of Insurance requirements. Signatory agrees to abide by all requirements of the Special Events Policy, including compliance with the State of Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act. *All applications must be signed and notarized. iW Dvedon. Ataden Ao i lynn Rober 218 [202 (Name of Organization) int Name of Signatory) (Date) Q ~ By / dnt ¢ Official Sea! (Author I ed Signatory) 4 Angela Lynn Roberts € ¢ Hatary Public State of Ilinois iy Commission Expires 10/25/2021 (Notary Public) Signed and sworn to before me this id day of fic bt hay 4 , 20.21 After submitting all forms, your application will be reviewed by City staff. All departments that will be involved in providing services or permits for the event will be notified. Please do not assume that all aspects of the event will be approved. You may be asked to make some changes to your plan based on the availability of services or scheduling of other events. The City of West Chicago reserves the right to cancel any event at any time for reasons deemed necessary by the City Council and/or City Administrator. Deliver all completed items to: City of West Chicago Attn: Community Development — Special Events 475 Main Street West Chicago, IL 60185 EOI III III III RII TOT TOR IT TRI IO IT IA III III IAI IA III IIIA ISI ISIN ID II IIASA IA IAI IAA II IIS SSS SAIS IIA ASIA SI IA IISA SI IAIN IAI IAS IAI FOR OFFICE USE ONLY XIII IE IIIS IO ISI SIS EIS SISSIES I ISIS SIS ISIC IACI IA TAI ITO TASC TET ARI TOAST ACT ACT ACR AAR ITO IIIA SISTA AS AR ISS Based on the information which has been submitted and contingent upon approval of any necessary inspections the day of the event, the request for a permit has been: () Approved Permit No. . O Denied Remarks: Authorized Signature Title Date Page 8 of 8 ===== PDF PAGE 20 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] Dear Resident: The Wheaton Academy Fine Arts Dept. would like to inform you that, weather permitting, on May 27, 28, L 29 at 9:30 p.m., there will be a fireworks show adjacent to the Hawthorne entrance road on the Wheaton Academy grounds as part of our musical performance. The Fireworks Permit has been granted by the West Chicago Fire Protection Dept., and the Special Events Permit has been issued by the City of West Chicago office. If you have any questions, please call WA at 630-562-7500. We hope you enjoy the display! James Holtrop Director of Special Events ===== PDF PAGE 21 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] PROPCSED WANTPLAHCE AObTOH FF.-TS PHASE CONSTRUCTON ALL-TY BLDOKL PRCPOSED SGCARPARNGOTT PASE-31 PROPOSED WARRIOR DOME-ATHLESO LOWEA LEVEr FACLTY FF-749.5 PHASE.H-B 712.01 UPPSR.. RUEUST.G) LEVEL A-750.51 Pires nayts EOSDNGGNNASU FX-10,200cF. ANMNGANO SZHINC BER PHASEB-A CAR PARXNG PRCPOSEDPLC SIOEWAK(TP.) 2STOEY BROK SULDING T/Fm767.3± F.A-6L000 S.F. EOSTCHAPE. F9=/1 CONCESSIONSTANDW/ FA-S200t SF. PRACTICEFELD/ CONCRETESLAB 2SWALL IRAC LHOGH Fr Fea CONCRETESABFDRBUEAOHER SEATNENTIRELEHGTHSEE ROPOS SPOTTS PHASE 时 (TYP.) RESTOREWTHLANOSCAPNGTUSCREOHUGHT FROMREACHINGADJACEHTPROPERTY W 368.02 890612 W 904. =2 LANE YRNLNHE BYOTHERS S002738 NOIE 20.00' 40.00* 20 00" PAVEHTMDENNG PRCPERTY LNESSHOHYGEH ===== PDF PAGE 22 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] " PUBLICAFFAIRSCOMMITIEE _____AGENDAITEMSUMMARY ITEM TITLE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: __ “+: ©. Virtual Blooming Fest May 2021 FILE NUMBER: COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: March 22, 2021 COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner SIGNATURE a APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Guttman SIGNATURE ITEM SUMMARY: As proposed there will be three classes hosted by the City with the following organizations: City Bee Savers, We Grow Dreams and GardenWorks Project. Each class will be limited to 20 West Chicago residents, masks and social distancing will be enforced. Classes will be offered for free and attendees will leave with a takeaway item. Depending on the class, attendees will receive honey, a tomato plant or a succulent terrarium. All attendees will leave with flower seed packets that were donated by Ball Seed. The City will rent the ARC Center meeting rooms from the Park District. The estimated cost for the three classes is $1,500. There will be around ten Facebook Giveaways on the Blooming Fest Facebook Page. These will be purchased by the City from the following organizations: City Bee Savers, We Grow Dreams, GardenWorks Project and The Conservation Project. Giveaways will include honey, a rain barrel, garden salsa kits and hanging baskets. This will bring more visibility to these organizations and the new City Blooming Fest Facebook page. The estimated cost for the ten giveaways is $300. The estimated cost for the giveaways and three classes is $1,800. ACTIONS PROPOSED: Approval for use of budget for these events. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: