R-806 - 05/14/2002 - BOARD - ResolutionsRESOLUTION 2002-BD-AFC-R-806
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND COORDINATING
THE 2002 OAK BROOK AUTUMN FESTIVAL
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
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WHEREAS, officials of District 53 and its PTA organizations suggested that the Village consider
hosting and co- sponsoring, with other governmental units, this annual event, which the Village has
undertaken since 1996; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 1999, the name of the event was changed to Oak Brook Autumn Festival
to attract a broader audience; and
WHEREAS, each year since 1996, the Village Board has established an ad hoc committee of Oak
Brook residents and corporate residents for the purpose of planning and coordinating the event; and
WHEREAS, the most recently formed committee has recommended that an autumn festival be
held in 2002: and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has concurred with the committee's recommendation and has set
September 29, 2002 as the date for the 2002 Oak Brook Autumn Festival; 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."
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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 2002 Oak Brook Autumn Festival. Said committee shall be known as the "2002 Autumn
Festival Committee" and shall consist of sixteen (16) members appointed by the Village President, with the
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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.
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(c) A representative of the Butler School PTA.
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(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 resides in Downers Grove School Districts 58 and 99.
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(g) An Oak Brook resident who resides in Elmhurst Unit School District 205.
(h) An Oak Brook resident who resides in of Salt Creek School District 48 and Willowbrook
j High School District 48 and 88.
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(i) Seven Oak Brook residents at large.
(j) A representative from the commercial sector of the Village of Oak Brook.
Section 2: That the Committee shall have and exercise the following powers and duties:
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(a) To plan, coordinate, publicize, and execute the 2002 Oak Brook Autumn Festival.
(b) To encourage the widest possible participation in the Autumn Festival 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 Autumn Festival, which budget shall be
subject to the approval of the Village Board.
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(;e) To evaluate the success of the Autumn Festival 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 Autumn Festival 'shall be
subject to ,
the policies and procedures of the Village, in accordance with applicable law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of May, 2002 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:
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Ayes: ITrustees Caleel, Craig, Korin and Miologos
Nays: 'None
Absent: Trustee Savino
Abstain: i None
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