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AGENDA ITEM: Sponsorship of 4th Annual Madison Heights Juneteenth Festival
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Friday, June 7, 2024 8:55 PM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2024-4090
Motion to approve the one-time allotment of $5,000 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Board of
Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget for the purpose of sponsoring the 4th
Annual Madison Heights Juneteenth Festival; further, approve and authorize the Board Chair to
execute any required agreements on behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that the
recipient of the funds promote the County and provide an impact report to the Board detailing the
sponsorship outcomes, including the number of residents served.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Special Project Ann Erickson Gault
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
First and Last Name (Person Submitting the Form): Ann Erickson Gault
Organization (Person Submitting the Form): Madison Heights Citizens United (MHCU)
Email Address (Person Submitting the Form): madisonheightsjuneteenth@gmail.com
Last Name of Sponsoring Commissioner: Erickson Gault
Project Overview: MHCU proposes hosting its 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival at Civic Center Park
on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The event aims to celebrate freedom and promote racial equality
through live entertainment, educational exhibits, speakers, food trucks, vendors, and fun activities
for kids.
Project Type: Sponsorship of an Event
Proposed Budget Breakdown: Overall Project Cost: $35,000; requested Contribution from
Oakland County Board of Commissioners (BOC): $5,000.
Detailed Timeline for Implementation: Ongoing planning and organization leading up to the event
on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from noon to 6 pm.
Detail on Possible Funding Partners or Matching Funds: MHCU actively seeks sponsorship
from various organizations and individuals. Current sponsors include Meijer, Target, Molina
Healthcare, and National Heritage Academies. 2024 sponsors include Henkel, Puff, Liberty, United
Wholesale Mortgage Consumers Energy, Molina Healthcare, National Heritage Academies,
Mascdolad's, Target, and Books by Bowman.
Anticipated Impact of the Project and Evaluation: The 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival will benefit
the people of Madison Heights and surrounding communities by providing a platform to celebrate
freedom and promote racial equality in an inclusive and educational environment.
Additional Information or Supporting Documents: Madison Heights Citizens United (MHCU) is a
Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 85-3813454. All donations are deemed tax-
deductible. The festival will feature various educational exhibits, speakers, entertainment, food
trucks, vendor booths, and fun activities for kids.
POLICY ANALYSIS
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No
Committee members can contact Michael Andrews, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.425.5572 or andrewsmb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Ann Erickson Gault, Commissioner
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 5/22/2024
AGENDA DEADLINE: 06/07/2024 6:00 PM
ATTACHMENTS
None
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2024-04-24 Full Board - Refer to Finance
2024-05-15 Finance - Recommend to Board
2024-05-22 Full Board - Adopted
Motioned by: Commissioner Penny Luebs
Seconded by: Commissioner Robert Hoffman
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Penny Luebs, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert
Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, Yolanda Smith
Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor (16)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Karen Joliat, Michael Gingell (2)
Passed