R-958 - 11/14/2006 - BOARD - ResolutionsRESOLUTION 2006 -BD- AFC -R -958
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND COORDINATING
THE 2007 OAK BROOK AUTUMN FESTIVAL
WHEREAS, each year since 1996, the Village Board has established an ad hoc committee of Oak
Brook residents and corporate residents ( "Committee ") for the purpose of planning and coordinating the
Oak Brook Autumn Festival; and
WHEREAS, the most recently formed Committee has recommended that an autumn festival be
held in 2007, provided the event is fully funded through sponsorship donations; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has concurred with the Committee's recommendation and has set
September 23, 2007 as the target date for the 2007 Oak Brook Autumn Festival, provided the event is fully
funded through sponsorship donations; and
WHEREAS, the Committee shall submit a comprehensive budget, which shall include information
on adequate funding for the event through sponsorship donations, and
WHEREAS, the Committee shall submit a program schedule to the Village Board by July 1, 2007,
for the Board's approval; and
WHEREAS, the Board continues to support the vision for the Oak Brook Autumn Festival as
expressed in 1996, to wit:
"The community of Oak Brook is a microcosm of the World. Community spirit is reflected
in the business, educational, recreational, social and spiritual endeavors of its residents.
The Oak Brook Autumn Festival will promote the best of our roots, customs and traditions
in a day of celebration of unity, respect and friendship."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1: That there is hereby created an Ad Hoc Committee for the purpose of planning and
coordinating the 2007 Oak Brook Autumn Festival. Said Committee shall be known as the "2007 Autumn
Festival Committee" and shall consist of six (6) Oak Brook residents. The six (6) members shall elect two
(2) members to serve as Co- Chairmen.
Section 2: That the Committee shall have and exercise the following powers and duties:
(a) To solicit sponsorship donations to fully fund said event;
(b) To report regularly to the Village Board on its progress and the status of its fundraising
efforts and program schedule of events;
(c) To submit a program schedule of events and comprehensive budget for the Autumn
Festival to the Village Board prior to July 1, 2007 for the Board's approval, which budget
shall be fully comprised of donations provided through sponsorship;
(d) To plan, coordinate, publicize, and execute the 2007 Oak Brook Autumn Festival;
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(e) To encourage the widest possible participation in the Autumn Festival by residents, clubs,
organizations, institutions and businesses within the Village;
(f) To evaluate the success of the Autumn Festival and to make recommendations
concerning future events; and
(g) To form such subcommittees of its members as the Committee deems necessary and
desirable for the efficient and timely conduct of its business, and to assign to such
subcommittees any function or power provided herein.
Section 3: That the funds that remain from the successful 2006 Autumn Fest event are hereby
designated for the 2007 Autumn Fest event.
Section 4: That any expenditures of funds in connection with the Autumn Festival shall be subject
to the policies and procedures of the Village, in accordance with applicable law.
APPROVED THIS 14th day of November, 2006.
KeA Quinlan
Village President
PASSED THIS 14th day of November, 2006.
Ayes: Trustees Aktipis, Craig, Kennedy, Manofsky, Sanford and Yusuf
Nays:
None
Absent: None
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ATTEST:
Linda K. Gonnella, CMC
Village Clerk