HomeMy WebLinkAboutSponsorship - Soroptimist Intl (SIPD) - 9th Annual Art & Wine TourCITY OF PALM DESERT
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DONNA GOMEZ, VISITOR CENTER MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 13, 2005
SUBJECT: NINTH ANNUAL ART & WINE TOUR OF EL PASEO
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, approve the request from Soroptimist International of Palm Desert and appropriate funds
from the unobligated general fund in an amount not to exceed $1,300 for expenses associated with sponsorship
of the 2005 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 Annual Art & Wine Tour of El Paseo on Friday, February 25,
2005. Each year this event is organized to raise funds to provide scholarships and benefit several desert
charities.
Participants will enjoy an evening of wine tasting and food sampling while browsing the fine art 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 requested by Soroptimist
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
event. Klieg light rental is not to exceed $1,000.00 and the Shopper Hopper expenses will run approximately
$300.00 for the evening.
SHEILA R. GI
ASSISTANT CITY
GER
GER
PAUL S. GIBSON
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
CARLOS L. CJI'EGA
CITY MANAGER