HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-17-041 - Noise Exemption - Tacofest - THEMUSEUM - 10 King Street West - June 16, 2017
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 1, 2017
SUBMITTED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200,
ext. 7952
PREPARED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200,
ext. 7952
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 10
DATE OF REPORT: April 5, 2017
REPORT NO.: CSD-17-041
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION TACOFEST THEMUSEUM - 10 KING ST W
JUNE 16, 2017
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RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code
be granted to Community Support Connections for TacoFest at 10 King St W,
The Museum to be held on June 16, from 6:00pm 10:30pm.
BACKGROUND:
Community Support Connections is hosting their annual TacoFest fundraiser at The
Museum on June 16, 2017 and are requesting a noise exemption.
REPORT:
TacoFest is an annual event that takes place at The Museum and features 16 local
restaurants, 16 local craft breweries and live music. This event is a fundraiser for
Community Support Connections-Meals on Wheels and More. Tickets are sold in
advance of the event with only 600 available. In previous years, this event has been
hosted inside of The Museum, this year the event will be split up with majority of the
vendors indoors and the remaining vendors located outdoors. There will be a Latin
music mariachi band, a guitarist, as well as some recorded music being played. Staff
have made arrangements to have an onsite contact person during the event should any
concerns arise.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the strategic
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The event organizer is responsible for ensuring that this event is communicated throughout the
community in advance of the event.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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