R-688 - 02/25/1997 - AD-HOC - Resolutions RESOLUTION 97-BD-EFC-R-688
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND COORDINATING
THE 1997 OAK BROOK INTERNATIONAL ETHNIC FEET
WHEREAS, one of Oak Brook's great strengths is the ethnic aril cultural
diversity of its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, from 1993 to 1995, the Butler Elementary School District 53 and
its PTA organizations have recognized Oak Brook's diversity by sponsoring an
annual `Ethnic Fest" each Spring, offering District 53 students and their
families the opportunity to experience the food, art, music and dance of some
of the many cultures represented in Oak Brook; and
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WHEREAS, the organizers of the District 53 Ethnic Feet concluded that
the event had grown to the limits of the District's facilities and that it had
the potential to continue to grow into a significant community event for Oak
Brook; and
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WHEREAS, officials of District 53 and its PTA organizations suggested
f that the Village consider hosting and co-sponsoring, with other governmental
{ units, an Oak Brook International Ethnic Feet in 1996; and
WHEREAS, the 1996 Oak Brook International Ethnic Feat was held on
September 28, 1996, and the 1996 Ethnic Feet Committee has recommended that
the event be held again in 1997; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook
(the "Village Board" ) see potential for such an event to become an enriching
and educational annual community event for the residents of Oak Brook; and
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WHEREAS, the Village Board has concurred with the Committee's
recommendation and has set September 21, 1997 as the date for the 1997 Oak
Brook International Ethnic Fest; and
WHEREAS, the Board continues to support the vision for the Oak Brook
International Ethnic Feet 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 International Ethnic Fast 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 COCK COrr;IL 5, ILLIN^TS as follows:
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Ordinance 97-BD-EFC-R-688
Establishing Ad Hoc Committee
For 1997 International Ethnic
Fest, Page 2
Section 1: That there is hereby created an ad hoc committee for the
purpose of planning and coordinating the 1997 oak Brook International Ethnic
Feet. Said committee shall be known as the 01997 Ethnic Fest Committee' and
shall consist of fifteen (15) members appointed by the Village President, with
the consent of the Village Trustees. The Committee shall be composed of:
(a) A Trustee of the Village of Oak Brook, who shall serve as
Chairman.
(b) A representative of the Oak Brook Civic Association.
(c) A representative of the Butler School PTA.
(d) A representative of the Brook Forest School PTA.
(e) A representative of the Oak Brook Women's Club.
(f) An Oak Brook resident who resides in Downers Grove School
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Districts 58 and 99.
(g) An Oak Brook resident who resides in Elmhurst Unit School District
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(h) An Oak Brook resident who resides in of Salt Creek School District
48 and Willowbrook High School District 48 and 88.
(i) Seven Oak Brook residents at large.
Section 2: That the Committee shall have and exercise the follcwing
powers and duties:
(a) To plan, coordinate, publicize, and execute the 1997 Oak Brook
International Ethnic Fest (the 'Ethnic Fest' ) .
(b) To encourage the widest possible participation in the Ethnic Fest
by residents, clubs, organizations, institutions and businesses
within the Village.
(c) To report regularly to the Village Board on its progress and the
status of its efforts.
(d) To prepare a comprehensive budget for the Ethnic Fest, which
budget shall be subject to the approval of the Village Board.
(e) To evaluate the success of the Ethnic Fest and to make
recommendations concerning future events.
(f) To farm such subcommittees of its members as the Committee deems
necessary and desirable for the efficient and timely conduct of
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Ordinance 97-BD-EFC-R-688
Establishing Ad Hoc Committee
For 1997 International Ethnic
Fest, Page 3
its business, and to assign to such subcommittees any function or
power provided herein.
Section 3: That any expenditures of public funds in connection with the
Ethnic Fest shall be subject to the policies and procedures of the Village, in
accordance with applicable law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of February, 1997 by the President
and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties,
Illinois, according to a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Bartecki, Kenny, McInerney and Shumate
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Payovich and Savino
Abstain: None
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