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Dept. / Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Office
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Fees
Purpose: Neighborhood Biggest Block Party
Date(s): Saturday, May 27, 2023
Event Time(s):12:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Co-Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council
Additional Information:
The Neighborhood Biggest Block Party, will be held on Aldine Street between Chancellor Avenue and Keer Avenue (South Ward), from 12:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fee ($50.00) for street closure will be waived.
Rain Date: Sunday, May 28, 2023
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WHEREAS, the Municipal Council is supportive of community events that provide wholesome family entertainment that allows residents the opportunity to gather and renew old acquaintances and establish new ones; and
WHEREAS, the “Neighborhood Biggest Block Party” Event provides the South Ward’s Weequahic section residents the opportunity to enjoy a festive day of food, drink, dancing and music; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council has indicated it supports of the “Neighborhood Biggest Block Party” Event will be held on Aldine Street, between Chancellor Avenue and Keer Avenue, from 12:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Municipal Council does hereby indicate its support of the “Neighborhood Biggest Block Party” Event will be held on Aldine Street, between Chancellor Avenue and Keer Avenue, on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 12:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
2. The Municipal Council is co-sponsoring this special event and waives the City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Fee ($50.00), 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.
STATEMENT
This Resolution supports and declares co-sponsorship by the Municipal Council of the “Neighborhood Biggest Block Party” Event, waiving the City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fee of ($50.00), will be held on Aldine Street between Chancellor Avenue and Keer Avenue (South Ward), on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 12:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M., co-sponsored by Council Member, Patrick O. Council.