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Party In the Park Sponsorship
Economic Development
Brandon Selhorst
Title
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a sponsorship agreement with Destination Toledo for the 2026 Party in the Park Series at Promenade Park; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the General Fund; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide funding for the 2026 Party in the Park series, running every Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, in alignment with the city’s plan for increased activation in downtown Toledo. This plan aims to drive visitors, residents, and investment to downtown Toledo, supporting the ongoing redevelopment of the city’s core downtown business district.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the expenditure of $50,000 is authorized from the General Fund Account Code 1001-10202-1143001STDADM for payment to Destination Toledo for the purpose of being a collaborative sponsor of the 2026 Party in the Park series.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a sponsorship agreement for the purpose authorized in Section 1, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Law and the Director of Communications.
SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw a warrant or warrants against the above Account Code in an amount not to exceed $50,000 in payment of the above-authorized obligations upon the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for the further reason that this ordinance must be immediately effective in order to provide timely sponsorship support for the Party in the Park series.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council