1059RESOLUTION NO.1059
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE MOSES LAKE SPRING FESTIVAL TO BE
HELD MAY 22 THROUGH MAY 25,1981
WHEREAS,the Greater Moses Lake Float and Festival,Inc.has organized a Spring
Festival for the City of Moses Lake to occur on May 22, 23,24,and 25,1981,and
WHEREAS,the Greater Moses Lake Float and Festival,Inc.had previously,in 1980,
requested endorsement of the City of Moses Lake for the festival,and
WHEREAS,the City of Moses Lake,in 1980,previously passed a resolution endorsing
such a Moses Lake Spring Festival,and
WHEREAS,the Greater Moses Lake Float and Festival,Inc.has requested the assis
tance of the City of Moses Lake in order to make the festival a success,and
WHEREAS,the City of Moses Lake intends to do whatever it can to make the festival
successful,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Greater Moses Lake Float and Festival,Inc.
shall be allowed to use city property for festival related activites,i.e.a carni
val in McCosh Park,a 4-wheel drive mud race obstacle course on undeveloped land at
Cascade Valley Park,and drag boat activities at Cascade Valley Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if staff is available and the swimming pool is open,
there shall be no charge for swimming in the McCosh Park swimming pool on May 23,
24,and 25,1981.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Moses Lake approves of
street barricading for the parade and other festival activities as is required by
the Greater Moses Lake Float and Festival,Inc.as set forth in their letter to the
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers dated February 4,1981.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city shall absorb the in-kind financial expenses
for street sweeping and solid waste dumping fees,such dumping fees not to exceed
$800.The solid waste dumping fees and the expense for street sweeping as absorbed
by the city is considered an additional expense of providing city services during
the period the festival takes place.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Department will provide minimum police
services with the Festival Committee providing special security personnel which
must be approved by the Police Chief prior to festival time.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Moses Lake recommend
that water hook-ups be made to existing businesses by using hose bibs with the
property owner where the water is hooked-up paying for any water usage.If there
are any special requests to supply water,it will be the decision of the Public
Works Director as to the charges to be assessed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Moses Lake reschedule Community Days to
coincide with the festival.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Festival Committee shall provide liability insurance
in amounts and with the type of coverage requested by the City Manager with the
City of Moses Lake being named as an additional insured.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Float and Festival Committee shall execute an
indemnity/hold harmless agreement whereby the Float and Festival Committee shall
hold the City of Moses Lake harmless from any claims for damage and indemnify the
City of Moses Lake from any liability which may arise as a result of the Float and
Festival Committee using any city property,public streets,or public sidewalks for
any festival related activity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Festival Committee may provide shuttle bus service
if it conforms with all city and state regulations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Festival Committee shall have permission to use the
City Council Chambers to conduct an award ceremony for the Grand Moonlight Parade
on Saturday,May 23,1981.There will be no charge for such usage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Moses Lake shall pay up to $1,000 in adver
tising expenses,such funds being spent to promote tourism in the Moses Lake area
according to the authority conferred by law.The figure spent up to $1,000 is to
come from the Convention and Stadium Reserve Fund.The figure spent up to $1,000
shall be paid directly by the City of Moses Lake upon being presented bills for the
advertising expenses incurred.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington,and APPROVED by
its Mayor this 24th day of Febr--Try s 1981.
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City Clerk
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