Title
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Supporting a Special Event
Purpose: Newark Pride Festival
Date(s): Sunday July 15, 2018
Sponsor: Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez
Additional Information:
The Newark Pride Festival will be held on Halsey Street, from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
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WHEREAS, the City of Newark has a very large and vibrant LGBQT community, which has contributed greatly to the progress of the City through its’ social, economic, and political growth; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Pride Festival pays tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the LGBQT community and its’ contributions to the City of Newark; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Municipal Council has indicated its’ support of the Newark Pride Festival, to be held on Halsey Street, on Sunday, July 15, 2018 from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Municipal Council hereby supports and co-sponsors the Newark Pride Festival, on Halsey Street, on Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
2. The Municipal Council in co-sponsoring this special event waives the City of Newark’s event fees and costs, however does not waive the insurance coverage requirements due to be provided by the event organizers.
STATEMENT
This resolution hereby supports and declares co-sponsorship of the Newark Pride Festival to be held at Halsey Street, in the Central Ward, on Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., sponsored by Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez.