Res 43-03RESOLUTION NO. 43-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE ROOTS
CULTURAL FESTIVAL, INC. IN THEIR SPONSORSHIP OF
THE TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL "ROOTS CULTURAL
FESTIVAL" IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
Annual Roots
2003; and
WHEREAS, the Roots Cultural Festival, Inc., is sponsoring the Twenty-Sixth
Cultural Festival in the City of Delray Beach from August 8'h through August 10,
WHEREAS, the Roots Cultural Festival presents to the community, state and nation
a view of the rich cultural heritage of people of African ancestry in our city; and
WHEREAS, this festival was originally conceived by the Jefferson Manor Homes
Association in an effort to bring people together to develop pride, respect and appreciation for their
community as well as the particular heritage which they bring to the city; and
WHEREAS, the Roots Cultural Festival provides an opportunity for exciting
experiences for all, reminiscent of the Bahamas, the West Indies, Haiti and other countries from
which people of African ancestry have come to Delray Beach; and
WHEREAS, the activities of the festival are to promote math, language and
communication development among our youth; to promote physical fimess through sports
tournaments; to promote cultural enrichment and appreciation through exhibits, creative dance and
dramatic presentations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach hereby supports
the Roots Cultural Festival, Inc. in their sponsorship of the 26e~ Annual Roots Cultural Festival in
the City of Delray Beach.
Section 2. That the City Commission hereby recognizes the 26t~ Anniversary of the
Roots Cultural Festival, and commends its sponsors and supporters for holding this significant
cultural event in the City of De[ray Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in teg~fl~r session on this the 8~ day of July, 2003.
ATI'EST:
City Clerk
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TO:
FROM:
David T. Harden
City Manager
~AobertA. Barcinski
ssistantCityManager
DATE:
SUBJECT:
June 30, 2003
Agenda Item~1~ City Commission Meeting July 8~ 2003 Approval
Resolution No. 43-03 and Special Event Request - 26th Annual Roots
Cultural Festival
ACTION
City Commission is requested to approve Resolution No. 43-03 supporting and endorsing
the 26th Annual Roots Cultural Festival. Commission is also requested to grant a
temporary use permit per LDR's Section 2.4.6(H) for the use of City facilities, rights of
way and parking lots, to authorize staff support for security, traffic control, barricading,
signage, stage set up and removal, and clean up and trash removal. Approval is also
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requested for use of the large stage from August 8 through the 10 waiving rental fees,
waiver of rental fees for use of City facilities, waiver of staff overtime and waiver of
LDR's Section 4.6.7(C)(5)(a) and (9) to allow banners and flags and to allow event signs
to be put up more than one week before the event.
BA CK GR 0 UND
Attached is a request from Mr. William Young, Board Chair and Mr. Tommy Stevens,
Executive Director of the Roots Cultural Festival requesting a City Resolution supporting
and endorsing this years event, staff support for traffic control, security, stage use and set
up, barricading and signage, permission to hang banners and flags, use of City facilities
and stages, waiver of facilities and rental fees, a waiver to allow signage to be put up
more than one week before the event and a waiver of all staff overtime.
Estimated overtime costs for this year's event are approximately $33,300 of which
$27,000 is estimated for police overtime. Estimates include overtime costs for the final
weekend, basketball tournament, and youth parade. Final costs will depend on traffic
control needs on Atlantic Avenue. Last years actual overtime costs were approximately
$30,400. This included additional traffic control costs for the final weekend. This event
under provisions of the new policy is classified as a major event sponsored by a non-
561/243 7000
THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS
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profit agency. With this switch in site to Old School Square the event is considered a
second year event with no charges for overtime. Next year; however, the charge would
be 50% for costs over $10,000.
This year, again the final weekend events will take place on the grounds at Old School
Square and the CRA parking lot. The site set up is similar to the Garlic Festival. The
Board has agreements with both Old School Square and the CRA.
The event sponsor will be responsible for event management, vendor approval,
entertainment, banners and signs and fencing of the event site. A minimal fee will be
charged for entry to the site with children being free. Parking will be directed to City
parking lots at City Hall as well as the Courthouse lot and other municipal parking lots.
An event budget and schedule of events is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 43-03, the temporary use permit for use of
City facilities and rights of way, the sign, banner and flag waiver, to be put up no earlier
than July 28th, use of City stages on dates requested, waiver of stage rental fees, and City
facility rental fees, staff support for security, traffic control, barricading, signage, and
clean up and trash removal and consider waiver of overtime costs. Approval would not
include blocking or fencing of NE 2nd Avenue. Waiver of any rental fees for the use of
the grounds and facilities at Old School Square would need to be approved by the Board
of Directors of Old School Square. Approval will be contingent on receipt of a hold
harmless agreement and insurance certificate.
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CULTURAl,
FESTIVAL, INC.
A Celebration of Unity and Culture
The Honorable Jeff Perlman, Mayor
City of Delray Beach
Delray Beach, H 33444
June 10,2003
Dear Mayor Perhaan:
This summer marks 26 year of "Roots" presence in Dalray Beach. The 2003 Theme, "Capture the vision
of Roots: Kuumbe (Creativity) is the Key" is appropriate in order for our Organization to be prepared to
meet the challenges and demands of the Commonity's cultural needs.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the conmaunity, we thank the City of Delray Beach for its past
participation and support. We also appreciate the annual resolution in honor of our efforts to celebrate the
many cultures in Delray Beach.
In order to continue our mission, we are requesting that for the year 2003, the city commission again grants
us a resolution. This resolution should sanction the efforts of The Roots Cultural Festival through the
support of the various municipal departments, such as the Police, Parks and Recreation, and other
appropriate depamnents.
Though we have been partners in common~ty-haddmg, flu'ough the various programs geared at unprovlng
the quality of life for the citizens of Delray Beach, the best is yet to come! We are proud to acknowledge
the many successful adults who have commented, "Thanks to Roots for believing in us; for encouraging us
to be all that we can be; and for giving us an opportunity to showcase our many talents".
Local patrons eagerly look forward to the Festival on the Squ~e. Tourists from all over the United States as
well as the Islands have made the Festival in the Park a favorite vacation event during the smnmer, as many
family reunions are planned around this event.
As the newly elected Chairman of the Board, I am committed to using my experience as a businessman to
helping this organization reach its goals.
Attached, please find, a copy of our schedule and support request list. As always, we invite you and the
Commissioners to share in the activities which are planned throughout the year.
Sincerely,
William Young, ~
Chairman of the Board
Executive Director
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ATTACItMENTS
P.O. Box 2654 Delray Beach, FL. 33447 · [561] 274 - 0365
RESOLUTION NO. 43-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE ROOTS
CULTURAL FESTIVAL, INC. IN THEIR SPONSORSHIP OF
THE TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL "ROOTS CULTURAL
FESTIVAL" IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Roots Cultural Festival, Inc., is sponsoring the Twenty-Sixth
Annual Roots Cultural Festival in the City of Delray Beach from August 8e" through August 10,
2003; and
WHEREAS, the Roots Cultural Festival presents to the community, state and nation
a view of the rich cultural heritage of people of African ancestry in our city; and
WHEREAS, this festival was originally conceived by the Jefferson Manor Homes
Association in an effort to bring people together to develop pride, respect and appreciation for their
community as well as the particular heritage which they bring to the city; and
WHEREAS, the Roots Cultural Festival provides an oppornmity for exciting
experiences for all, reminiscent of the Bahamas, the West Indies, Haiti and other countries from
which people of African ancestry have come to Delray Beach; and
WHEREAS, the activities of the festival are to promote math, language and
communication development among our youth; to promote physical fitness through sports
tournaments; to promote cultural enrichment and appreciation through exhibits, creative dance and
dramatic presentations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach hereby supports
the Roots Cultural Festival, Inc. in their sponsorship of the 26th Annual Roots Cultural Festival in
the City of Delray Beach.
Section 2. That the City Commission hereby recognizes the 26e' Anniversary of the
Roots Cultural Festival, and commends its sponsors and supporters for holding this significant
cultural event in the City of Dekay Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in reg*,l.r session on this the 8today of July, 2003.
ATI'NST:
MAYOR
City Clerk
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CULTURA
F'::' T VALs lNG.
A Celebration of Unity and Culture
ROOTS CULTURAL FESTIVAL, INC.,
YEAR 2003
SUPPORT LIST
1. Police Security, where applicable.
2. The City to waive the fee for the rental of the stage, ff necessary, for August 8th,
9m, & 10th' 2003.
3. The City to allow the display of the Roots flags at area organizations and
businesses.
4. The City to waive fees for the use of facilities and staff for all activities scheduled
at Pompey Park, Delray Beach Civic Center, and other appropriate City
facilities.
5. The City to provide Roots siguage on Atlantic Avenue, Linton Blvd., US 1, and
other appropriate sites from August 1-10, 2003.
P.O. Box 2654 Delray Beach, FL. 33447 · [561] 274 - 0365
THE TVVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Presented by
THE SUN SENTINEL
2003 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
DATE TIME EVENT PLACE
JUNE 25 7:45p. m.. Dedication Service
27 6p.m. Youth Basketball Tournament
28-29 9a.m. Youth Basketball
JULY 13 7p.m Coronation
Christ Missionary Baptist Church
Pompey Park
Pompey Park
Old School Square
17 7p.m
18 7p.m.
18 7p.m
Youth on Parade Talent Show
Summer Nights on the Avenue
Pompey Park
Delray Tennis Center
Tennis Tournament
Delray Tennis Center
19-20 8a.m
Tennis Tournament
20 7p.m
Gospel Fest
Delray Tennis Center
Old School Square
21 6p.m.
24
27
28
29
30
31
AUGUST
2-3
4
6
8
9a.m-6p.m
Spelling Bee Elimination
Business Conference
Oratorical Contest
Spelling Bee/Language &
Critical Thinking Skills
Geography Bee/Essay contest
Math Contest
Environmental Summit/Science
And Environmental Bee
Basketball Tournament
Basketball Tournament
7p.m Strategies for Serving the
Homeless
7p.m. A Gathering of Brothers &
Sisters
6p.m. Parade
Pompey Park Auditorium
Delray Beach Golf Course
St. Paul Missionary Bapt., Church
Pompey Park Auditorium
Pompey Park Auditorium
Pompey Park Auditorium
Pompey Park Auditorium
Pompey Park Auditorium
Pompey Park Auditorium
Pompey Park
Pompey Park Auditorium
City Hall
8
9
9
Jaz~ & Blues on the Square
8a.m Prayer Breakfast
7:30.a.m-
Old School Square
Pompey Park
10a.m. Health Fair
Pompey Park
9 12 noon
Festival on the Square
Old School Square
10 lp.m. Gospel on the Square Old School Square
OCTOBER 18 Roots Golf Classic Delray Beach Golf Club
ROOTS CULTURAL FESTIVAL, INC.
FY 2003 - 2004 Budget
I. EXPENSES
Personnel - Administration
Academic and Cultural Arts Component
Artist Fees
Sports Components
Self-Help and Improvement Component
Space Reutal/Utilities (12mos. ~ $500)
Telephone Service (12mos. ~ 175)
Marketing and Advertising
Accounting Fees
Legal Fees
Insurance (Board & Festival)
Supplies
Equipment Service & Repair
Concessions
Tee Shirts
Logistics & Facility Layout
Souvenir Booklet
Sound (Indoor Activities)
Sound (Outdoor Activities)
$66,000
24,000
30,000
15,000
1,500
8,100
2,100
6,000
5,000
2,000
6,500
4,000
6OO
3,200
3,000
7,0O0
3,000
1,000
6,000
Low-budget Activities (youth on parade, splash party, etc.) 1,000
Travel 3,000
Miscellaneous Expenses (P.O. Box, etc.) 1,000
Printing 1,000
Total Expenses $200,000
H. Revenue
Sports Components
Concessions
Booth Space Rental
Souvenir Booklet
Tee Shirts
Low Budget Activities
Grants, Foundations, Corporations
Cash Carry-over
Total Revenue
32,000
lO,OOO
12,000
4,000
5,0O0
3,000
130,000
4,000
$200,000
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Please list the following information for each member of the bimrd: name, employer,
position, bminess address and phone, resident address and phone. (Separate sheet may be
used.)
William Yount - (Chair); Retired Banke~, 15112 Tall Oak Ave., Delray Beach,
FL 33446, 561-495-6505
Freddie Grice - (Vice-Chair); City of Lake Worth, Parks & Recreation, 1121
Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth, FL 33461; Home: 602 SW 4t~ Street, Delray Beach,
FL 33444, (561) 825-0182 Cell #
Mary Randoloh - (Financial Secretary); Nurse, Boca Comm~ity Home Health
Services, 800 Meadows Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33486, (561) 272-7979; Home: 201
NW 11' Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444. (561) 278-7148; Cell # 441-2208
Jounice Hili (Treasurer); Retired Educator;, Hom.e 309 SW 15~ Terrace, Delray
Beach, FL 33444. (561) 272-7724
~loe Weldon - (Secretary); Director of Parke & Recreation, City of Delray Beach;
50 NW 1~ Ave~, Delray Beach, FL 33444. (561) 243-7251; Home: 1050 NW 4t~
Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33~.~.. (561) 278-6436
Clayton Ball - (Directors); Community Child*Care Center, 55~ NW 4a Strut Delray Beach, FL
33444; Home: 1327 Prospect Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444. (561) 278-2782, Cell # (~61) 573-
8626
Barbara Browa -(Direetors); Retired School Principal, 718 E Chatelaine Blvd., Delray B~aeh,
FL 3344~ (561) 742-412~
Franc~ c#.?r ~ (Directors); Be4ray Beach Full Scrvice, 301 SW 14" Street Delray Beach, FL
33444, Home. 241 NW 9~ Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444. (561) 278-8422
Shirley Plommer (Di~ctors); Extra Speelal Stuff~ P.O. Box 2183, l]~ray Beach, FL 33447.
(561)276-8902; Home: 329 Lineol~ Lane, DMray Beach, FL 3~.~.~-, (561) 278-1680
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Board of Directors Continued:
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EKzabeth J. Wesley - (Director of Programs); Retired Administrator; Roots Cultural
Festival, 400 West Atlantic Av~, Delray Beach, FL 3~?., (561) 2740365; Home: 309
SW 15m Terrace, Delray Beach, FL 33444. (561) 278-6436
Tommy L. Stevem - (Executive Director) Roots Cultural Festival, 400 West Atlaniic
Av~, Delray Beach, FL 32~.~., (561) 2740365; Home: 2920 Dolphin Drive, Delray
Beth, FL 33~.~.~.. (561)
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