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Agenda Item - 3.b.


City of Garden Grove


INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM

To:Lisa L. Kim

From:John Montanchez
Dept.:City Manager 

Dept.: Community Services 
Subject:

Consideration of a written request from AYSO Region 59 to waive the City's showmobile stage rental fees for the 2023 Jingle Jam event.  (Action Item)

Date:11/28/2023

OBJECTIVE

To transmit a letter on behalf of the AYSO Region 59 organization requesting that the City Council consider waiving the rental fees for use of the City's showmobile stage for the annual Jingle Jam event scheduled on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Eastgate Park.
BACKGROUND

Since 2017, AYSO Region 59 has been the sponsoring non-profit organization for the annual Jingle Jam event. The community event is a free and festive night of holiday activities that include photos with Santa, train rides, stage performances from local groups and students, a vendor village and craft activities.

 

The AYSO Region 59 is a 501(c)3 organization that is in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service. 

DISCUSSION

The AYSO Region 59 is requesting City Council approval to waive the rental fees for use of the city's showmobile stage for this year's Jingle Jam event scheduled on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Eastgate Park. 
FINANCIAL IMPACT

Approval of this request will forego the revenue that would otherwise be collected for the rental of the City's showmobile stage, in the amount of $350. 
RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council:

 

  • Consider the written request from AYSO Region 59 to waive the rentals fee of $350 for use of the City's showmobile stage for the Jingle Jam event on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Eastgate Park.

 

By: Janet Pelayo

Community Services Deputy Director




ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateTypeFile Name
Ltr Request from AYSO Region 5911/15/2023LetterAYSO_Region_59_-_Ltr_Request_to_waive_showmobile_rental_fee.pdf