DEPARTMENT: Center City Development & Operations
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Lori Houston
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-wide
SUBJECT:
2015 Fiesta Street Closures
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the closure of certain streets in connection with Fiesta 2015, approves the conditions, dates, times and locations for specified Fiesta events, approves the dates and times for the Fiesta Carnival and related requirements and conditions, approves the Fiesta Parade routes, and authorizes reimbursement to Fiesta Commission not to exceed $108,984.50 for installation and removal of bleachers along parade routes.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The annual Fiesta celebration begins Thursday, April 16, 2015 and runs through Sunday, April 26, 2015. The Fiesta events which require street closures are outlined in Attachment A. The map for the Fiesta Parade routes is also attached.
On February 21, 2008, City Council authorized a 10-year contract with the Fiesta Commission of San Antonio and designated the non-profit organization as the planning and coordinating entity for Fiesta. This agreement expires after Fiesta 2018. The Fiesta Commission has a multi-year contract with Wade Shows, Inc. (Wade) for operating the Fiesta Carnival.
Carnival Concessionaire
Each year, the carnival concessionaire is required to coordinate security at the carnival area, maintain operating standards and policies, and ensure that revenue and cleanup requirements are maintained. The carnival hours are indicated in Attachment A. On November 7, 2013, City Council approved the revenue structure with the Fiesta Commission of San Antonio for Fiesta 2014 to Fiesta 2019. The agreement stipulates that the carnival operator provide a $550,000.00 annual guarantee to the Fiesta Commission, of which the City will receive $50,000.00. The City will receive 100% of any additional funds generated by the agreement up to $150,000.00. Funding generated over this amount is split equally ...
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