HomeMy WebLinkAboutSponsor - PD Sister Cities Concert 09/11/2010CITY OF PALM DESERT
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
STAFF REPORT
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REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A FUNDING SUPPORT REQUEST FOR
THE SEPTEMBER CONCERT, ORGANIZED BY THE PALM
DESERT SISTER CITIES FOUNDATION, TO OCCUR ON
SEPTEMBER 11, 2010, AT THE CIVIC CENTER PARK.
SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager
DATE: August 26, 2010
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, approve the donation of $2,500 to the Palm Desert Sister
Cities Foundation for support of the September Concert on Saturday,
September 11, 2010, at the Civic Center Park. Funds are available in the FY
2010-2011 Budget.
Background
The Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation (the Foundation) will hold its third annual
September Concert on Saturday, September 11, 2010. The September Concert began
in 2002 as a small, local grassroots effort and has steadily evolved to be a global
celebration of peace and humanity through music. The September Concert is based on
three basic principles:
• Freedom to organize a concert of any kind;
• Equality among different music and musicians; and
• Accessibility — all concerts are free
This year marks the third September Concert hosted by the Foundation. The
Foundation requests financial support from the City of Palm Desert to help alleviate the
acoustical setup, which is a significant cost of this event.
The Foundation is spearheading the organization and funding of this event as well as
providing volunteer staffing. Although the Foundation is leading this endeavor, the
event is still closely affiliated with the City. Staff recommends assisting the Foundation
with offsetting the acoustical setup by providing funding in the amount of $2,500. City
staff will also provide their expertise to assist with promoting the event and volunteering
their time the day of the event; at no cost to the City.
September Concert Staff Report
August 26, 2010
Page 2 of 2
Fiscal Analysis
Staff recommends funding the September Concert in the amount of $2,500. Funds are
available in the FY 2010/11 City Budget under Account No. 110-4416-414-3062.
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