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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DONNA GOMEZ, VISITOR CENTER MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2001
SUBJECT: SIXTH ANNUAL ART & WINE TOUR OF EL PASEO
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, approve the request from Soroptimist International of Palm Desert for operation of three
klieg lights,the extension of hours of operation of the Shopper Hopper, and the expenditure of an amount not
to exceed $1,300 for expenses associated with the 2002 Art and Wine Tour of El Paseo.
Background:
Soroptimist International of Palm Desert, the El Paseo Business Association, and local galleries and
restaurants are joining once again to host the sixth annual Art&Wine Tour of El Paseo on Friday,March 1,
2002. Each year this event is organized by Soroptimist in order to raise funds for local charities and
community programs.
Participants will enjoy an evening of wine tasting and food sampling while browsing the fine art at galleries
along El Paseo. The tour of the galleries is completely self-directed,so participants can begin at any gallery
and enjoy the event at their own pace.
The City of Palm Desert has sponsored this event in the past and is once again being asked to participate. The
City will receive recognition as a sponsor in all event advertising and programs. Typically the City has
incurred costs for placement of three klieg lights and operation of the Shopper Hopper during the hours of the
event. Klieg light rentals are$900.00 and the Shopper Hopper expenses will run approximately$300.00 for
the evening.
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November 1, 2001
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California 92260
Honorable Mayor& Councilmembers:
Soroptimist International of Palm Desert is once again organizing the annual El Paseo Art and Wine
Tour to be held on March 1,2002. This event serves as one of our largest fund raising efforts during
the year with proceeds being used locally to assist with community programs and projects.
In the past, the City of Palm Desert has been very generous in supporting this event by granting
approval of the use of three klieg lights during the event and the extension of the hours of operation
of the Shopper Hopper. We are once again requesting approval of the use of klieg lights and the
running of the Shopper Hopper from 6:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on March 1.
As in the past,we would like to request the City fund the cost of the klieg lights and the additional
charges for running the Shopper Hopper at a total price not to exceed$1,300.00.
Thank you very much for your consideration and support of Soroptimist's efforts to better our
community.
Sin erely,
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J e Turner, President
Soroptimist International of Palm Desert
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