HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 171-24 - Resolution - Latino Fest - Community Festival
RESOLUTION
Approving a Special Event Permit for Latino Fest - with Amplified Sound and
Classifying it as a Community Festival.
WHEREAS, the Rochester Code of Ordinances (“R.C.O.”) Sec. 5-19-5(b) defines a
“Community Festival” to mean a community event celebrating the people, history, food,
culture, music, or events of the City of Rochester as declared by Resolution of the Common
Council; and
WHEREAS, R.C.O. Sec. 5-19-5(b) states that specified on-sale intoxicating liquor licensees
may dispense intoxicating liquor off-premises at a Community Festival held within the City
of Rochester.
WHEREAS, the Latino Fest Festival (“the Event”) organized by the Alliance of Chicanos
Hispanics and Latin Americas (ACHLA) is a community event celebrating the people,
history, food, culture, music, or events of the City of Rochester; and,
WHEREAS, the Latino Fest Festival, occurring on September 14, 2024, at Chateau Theater
and Peace Plaza, located at 1st Ave SW & 1st St SW, is a community event celebrating the
people, history, food, culture, music, or events of the City of Rochester.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota, that the Council, pursuant to R.C.O. Sec. 5-19-5(b), declares the Latino Fest
Festival as a Community Festival.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2024.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2024.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)