R-703 - 02/10/1998 - AD-HOC - Resolutions RESOLUTION 98-BD-EFC-R-703
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND COORDINATING
THE 199E OAK BROOK INTERNATIONAL ETHNIC FEST
WHEREAS, one of Oak Brook's great strengths is the ethnic and 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
WHEREAS,the organizers of the District 53 Ethnic Fest 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
WHEREAS, officials of District 53 and its PTA organizations suggested that the Village consider
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hosting and co-sponsoring,with other governmental units, an Oak Brook International Ethnic Fest,which
it has done in 1996 and 1997; and
WHEREAS,the Village Board has concurred with the 1997 Ethnic Fest Committee's
recommendation and has set September 19 and 20, 1998 as the dates for the 1998 Oak Brook
International Ethnic Fest; and
WHEREAS, the Board continues to support the vision for the Oak Brook Intemational Ethnic
Fest 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 Fest 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 itoc committee for the purpose of planning and
coordinating the 1998 C.*Brook International Ethnic Fest. Said committee shall be known as the"1998
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.
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(e) A representative of the Oak Brook Women's Club.
(f) An Oak Brook resident who asides in Downers Grove School Districts 58 and 99. {
(g) An Oak Brook resident who resides in Elmhurst Unit Schooi District 205.
(h) An Oak Brook resident who resides in of Salt Creek School District 48 and Willowbrook
High School District 88.
(i) Seven Oak Brook residents at large.
Section 2: That the Committee shall have and exercise the following powers and duties:
(a) To plan,coordinate, publicize,and execute the 1998 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 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 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 10th day of February, 1998 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 Caleel, McInerneySavino and Shumate
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees
Abstain:
Village Presidents
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