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Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees
Purpose: 18th Avenue Block Party
Date(s): Saturday, September, 13, 2025 between Hunterdon Street and 17th Street
Sponsor(s): Council President C. Lawrence Crump
Additional Information: The 18th Avenue Block Party will be held on 18th Avenue between Hunterdon Street and 17th Street, (South Ward), from 11:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.
The City of Newark's Special Event Permit Application and Street Closure Fees of ($100.00) will be waived.
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WHEREAS, the Municipal Council is supportive of community events that provide wholesome family entertainment and education that allows residents the opportunity to gather and renew old acquaintances and establish new ones; and
WHEREAS, the 18th Avenue Block Party provides the City of Newark the perfect opportunity to collaborate with various support groups, organizations, families, friends and residents to enjoy a festive day of food, and fun activities; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council has indicated its support of the, 18th Avenue Block Party to be held on 18th Avenue between Hunterdon Street and 17th Street, (South Ward), from 11:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. (South Ward), Saturday, September 13, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Municipal Council is co-sponsoring this special event and waives the City of Newark's Special Event Permit Application ($100.00), however, it does not waive insurance coverage requirements due to be provided by event organizers or costs above service charges described in R.O. 5:10-1 et seq.
2. The Municipal Council does hereby indicate its support of the 18th Avenue Block Party to be held on 18th Avenue between Hunterdon Street and 17th Street, (South Ward), from 11:00 A.M. unti...
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