Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/18/2024
Item Status: New
From: Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History
Submitted by: Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Christmas Extravaganza and Holiday Light Display at Bicentennial Park
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Related to the Christmas Extravaganza and Holiday Light Display at Bicentennial Park, take the following actions:
1) Authorize staff to coordinate/promote/host the events including the Christmas Extravaganza at Baldwin County Bicentennial Park. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and will be free of charge to the public; and
2) Authorize staff to implement a vendor fee of $50 for vendors wishing to set up and sell products/goods at the Christmas Extravaganza; and
3) Approve the Drive-thru Holiday Light Display to be held at Baldwin County Bicentennial Park. The display will be open to the public from Monday, December 16, 2024, to Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each night; and
4) Approve the festival flyer and vendor applications.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Bicentennial Park stands as the epitome of Baldwin County’s origins. Since the establishment of the Christmas Extravaganza in 2021, this venue has welcomed over 43,000 visitors, playing a pivotal role in defining the essence of North Baldwin County.
Festivals and events serve as magnets for visitors, constituting the most rapidly expanding segment of tourism. Community festivals and events represent an unparalleled avenue for spotlighting the park and its significance. The Christmas Extravaganza, in particular, serves as a powerful medium for showcasing the vibrant cultural heritage embodied by Bicentennial Park.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $200,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10651907.51502
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Yes, funds will be requested during the FY 2025 budgeting process.
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Felisha Anderson, Director or Archives and History/Special Historic Projects Coordinator
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A