A formal application process has established and applies to not for profit organizations seeking in-kind support from the city for special events. The approved amount of in-kind services support would be used to cover a portion of the expenses associated with the police, fire and public service staff that are involved in the set up and operation of the planned special event.
The purpose of the formal application process is to facilitate quantifiable recommendations to the City Council on the amount of city support to the respective annual events. The recommendations are based on factors such as: the amount of gross revenue generated by the special event and the resoluteness of the event organizer in ensuring that the surplus revenue is used to further achieve the purpose or mission of the event organizer. Secondarily, to make certain that the special events that are being supported: promote the city as a destination for visitors, result in economic impact to local businesses and provide a family-friendly program.
In that regard, attached please find the applications for in-kind support that have been received for the current fiscal year as well as a recommendation matrix.