| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 3.a.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Scott C. Stiles
| From: | Janet Pelayo
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | Community Services
| | Subject: | Consideration of a request from the Korean American Festival Foundation of Orange County for sponsorship of the International Festival of Orange County. (Sponsorship Cost: $3,000) (Action Item) | Date: | 10/10/2017 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To transmit a letter from the Korean Festival Foundation of Orange County (KAFFOC) requesting sponsorship for the International Festival of Orange County that will be held at the Garden Square Shopping Center parking lot at 9838 Garden Grove Boulevard, beginning Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22, 2017. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
The KAFFOC is a local 501(C)3 organization that in past years has conducted the three-day Korean American Festival and Parade at the Garden Square Shopping Center parking lot. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
The KAFFOC is requesting City Council approval for sponsorship in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) for the International Festival of Orange County that will take place at the Garden Square Parking Lot beginning on Friday, October 22 through Sunday, October 22, 2017. The KAFFOC goal for this year's festival is to uphold South Korea's rich history and culture, while uniting people from different ethnicities. The event will include live entertainment, activities for children and families, food and non-food vendors, and a secured beer garden. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
Sponsorship of the International Festival of Orange County will have an impact to the City's General Fund. The sponsorship amount of $3,000 will be deducted from the total cost for Police support that will be provided during the three-day festival. The KAFFOC will be responsible for the outstanding balance due to the City. |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Consider the request from the Korean American Festival Foundation of Orange County for sponsorship of the International Festival of Orange County.
By: Janet Pelayo, Community Services Manager
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