HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-12-092 - Request for Civic Celebration - K-W MulticulturalREPORT TO:Finance and Corporate Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
May 7, 2012
SUBMITTED BY:
R. Gosse, Director of Legislated Services/City Clerk, 2809
PREPARED BY:
Patricia Harris, Manager of Licensing, 2854
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
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DATE OF REPORT:
April 27, 2012
REPORT NO.:
FCS-12-092
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR CIVIC CELEBRATION – K-W
MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
RECOMMENDATION:
That in conjunction with the K-W Multicultural Festival and its associated activities, the
period June 23 to July 1 inclusive, be declared a Civic Celebration, and further;
That the K-W Multicultural Festival be granted a Temporary Retail Market Licence,
provided that the necessary licence, including Health and Fire approvals, is obtained.
BACKGROUND:
Correspondence has been received from the K-W Multicultural Centre requesting Council’s
consideration in declaring the K-W Multicultural Festival a Civic Celebration and also allowing
the festival to obtain a Temporary Retail Market Licence.
REPORT:
Chapter 501.2.5 (Business Licence Fees) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code provides for a
reduction in licence fees for bona fide charitable organizations or where an application is made
by an accredited entity or listed affiliate in relation to an event designated as a Civic Celebration
by Council. The designation allows all vendors who are accredited by the organizing body to
obtain their licences and pay a maximum of 10% of the original licence fee during the approved
Civic Celebration period.
Council has traditionally declared a Civic Celebration around an event where the entire
community has been an integral part in the celebration. There are currently two events that
receive the Civic Celebration designation. They are the Multicultural Festival and Oktoberfest.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Community Priority – Diversity
The City wants to provide a community that acknowledges and embraces ethnic, cultural and
social differences
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The reduction of fees has been taken into account when calculating Licensing’s revenue during
the budget process.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Not applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
D. Chapman, Deputy CAO & City Treasurer, Finance and
Corporate Services
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