HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2018.06.13 - 23661MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18260
BY: Commissioner Michael J. Gingell, District #1 and Commissioner Dave Woodward, District #19;
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — SPONSORSHIP OF 2018 ARTS, BEATS AND EATS
FESTIVAL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Arts, Beats & Eats Festival was founded to celebrate the quality of life in Oakland County
by offering a culturally unique presentation of artists, musicians and food exhibits, from Oakland County,
the Metro Detroit area, and throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS entering its twenty-first year, Arts, Beats and Eats has celebrated many successes, including
attracting large crowds each year, earning top rankings for its juried fine arts show, securing top national
entertainment, and providing unique interactive programs for the family; and
WHEREAS Arts, Beats and Eats has a strong tradition of giving back to the community - to date, over
$4.8 million raised by the Arts, Beats & Eats Foundation has been donated to charity; and
WHEREAS Arts, Beats and Eats has proven to be an enduring and popular cultural institution, attracting
an average of over 375,000 people and $26 million in approximate economic activity annually over the
last eight years; and
WHEREAS the 2018 Arts, Beats and Eats Festival is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, August 31-
September 3, 2018 in Royal Oak; and
WHEREAS Oakland County has a long tradition of financial support for the Arts, Beats and Eats Festival
by sponsoring part of its presentation; and
WHEREAS the limited sponsorship expenditure of $10,000 for the 2018 Arts, Beats and Eats Festival
promises to provide a strong return on investment in attracting economic and cultural activity in Oakland
County as well as contributing measurably to improving the quality of life of our residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
expenditure of $10,000 for sponsorship of the 2018 Arts, Beats and Eats Festival.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the suspension of the
provisions Section VII (0) "Sponsorship of Events, Activities or Adjunct Committees" of t4 i Standing
Rules of the Board of Commissioners for purposes of this expenditure.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolutio
Commissioner Michael J. Gingell
District #1
missione[ Dave Woodward
District #19
Resolution #18250 June 13, 2018
The Vice-Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.