Title
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees
Purpose: South 13th Street Block Party
Date(s): Saturday, August 22, 2026 from the hours of 12:00 PM until
8:00 PM
Sponsor: Council Member C. Lawrence Crump
Additional Information:
The South 13th Street Block Party, South 13th Street between Madison Avenue and Clinton Avenue 8:30 AM until 8:00 PM
The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee ($100.00) The South 13th Street Block Party for the event will be waived.
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WHEREAS, the Municipal Council is supportive of community events that provide an essential service and entertainment to the residents of Newark while also bringing attention and awareness to all segments of the society; and
WHEREAS, the South 13th Street Block Party will enrich the community by giving our area an opportunity to get to meet and socialize with the neighbors and youngsters that we rarely see, and also listening to music playing, food and soft drinks are being shared; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council has indicated its support of South 13th Street Block Party being held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, South 13th Street between Madison Avenue and Clinton Avenue, Newark, from the hours 8:30 AM until 8:00 PM.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
The Municipal Council does hereby indicate its support of the South 13th Street Block Party being held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, South 13th Street between Madison Avenue and Clinton Avenue in Newark, from the hours of 8:30 AM until 8:00 PM.
The Municipal Council is co-sponsoring this special event and waives the City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fee ($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 e...
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