R-656 - 10/24/1995 - AD-HOC - Resolutions ,� !
RESOLUTION 95-BD-EFC-R-656
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COI*IITTSS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND COORDINATING
THE 1996 OAK BROOK INTERiNATIONAL ETHNIC PEST
WHEREAS, one of Oak Brook's great strengths is the ethnic and cultural
diversity of its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, since 1993, 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 believe that the
event has grown to the limits of the District's facilities and that it has the
potential to continue to grow into a significant community event for Oak
Brook; and
WHEREAS, officials of District 53 and its PTA organizations have
suggested that the Village consider hosting and co-sponsoring, with other
governmental units, an Oak Brook International Ethnic Fest; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the Village of Oak Brook, the Oak Brook Park
District, Butler Elementary School District 53 and its PTA organizations, the
Oak Brook Civic Association, and others have met several times to ascertain
the feasibility of holding such an event in September, 1996; 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
WHEREAS, the Board embraces the vision for the Oak Brook International
Ethnic Fest as expressed by the informal organizing committee, 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 Pest 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 1996 Oak Brook International Ethnic
Pest. Said committee shall be known as the 41996 Ethnic Pest Committee' and
shall consist to thirteen members appointed by the village President, with the
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Ordinance 95-BD-EFC-R-656
Establishing Ad Hoc Committee
For 1996 Intl Ethnic Pest
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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 Co-
Chair.
(b) A member of the Board of Education of Butler Elementary School
District 53, who shall serve as Co-Chair.
(c) A member of the Board of Commissioners of the Oak Brook Park
District, who shall serve as Co-Chair.
(d) A representative of the Oak Brook Civic Association.
(e) A representative of the Butler School PTA.
(f) A representative of the Brook Forest School PTA
(g) A representative of the Oak Brook Women's Club
(h) Six 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 1996 Oak Brook
International Ethnic Pest (the 'Ethnic Fest" ).
(b) To encourage the widest possible participation in the Ethnic Pest
by residents, clubs, organizations, institutions and businesses
within the Village.
(c) To report regularly to all of the sponsoring governmental units on
its progress and the status of its' efforts.
(d) To prepare a comprehensive budget for the Ethnic Pest, which
budget shall be subject to the approval of each sponsoring
governmental unit.
(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 Pest shall be subject to the policies and procedures of each respective
governmental unit, in accordance with applicable law.
ordinance 95-BD-EFC-R-656
Establishing Ad Hoc Committee
For 1996 Intl Ethnic Feet
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of October, 1995 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 Lartec'U, Kenna*, McInerney and 3ay.ino
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Pavovich and Shumate
Abstain: None
Village President
ATTEST:
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