Res 50-95 RESOLUTION NO. 50-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE ROOTS CULTURAL
FESTIVAL, INC., IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SPONSOR THE
EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL "ROOTS CULTURAL FESTIVAL" IN THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Roots Cultural Festival, Inc., is sponsoring the
eighteenth annual "Roots Cultural Festival" on July 16 through August
13, 1995, in the City of Delray Beach; and,
WHEREAS, this festival is an attempt to present to the
community, state and nation a view of the rich cultural heritage of the
people of African ancestry in our City; and,
WHEREAS, this idea was conceived by Jefferson Manor Homes
Association in an attempt to bring people together to develop pride,
respect and appreciation for their community as well as their particular
heritage which they bring to the City; and,
WHEREAS, the festival will provide an opportunity for exciting
experiences for local people and tourists reminiscent of the Bahamas,
the West Indies, Haiti and other countries of African ancestry; and,
WHEREAS, the activities of the festival are to promote academic
excellence among our youth, in the form of a spelling bee, an essay,
math and oratorical contest; to promote physical fitness through sports
tournaments; to promote cultural enrichment and appreciation through
exhibits, creative dance and dramatic presentations, poetry, jazz and
fashions; and,
WHEREAS, the highlight of the festival will be the "Festival in
the Park" activities which will focus on cultural and culinary artists
from the various countries; visual and performing arts, ceramics and
jewelry will also be presented in "The Marketplace at Roots",
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
efforts to sponsor the eighteenth annual "Roots Cultural Festival" in
the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the llth day of
ATTEST:
~ITY CLE~7
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM ~ ~ - MEETING OF JULY 11. 1995
RESOLUTION NO, 50-95 AND SUPPORT REOUEST FOR 18TH ANNUAL
"ROOTS CULTURAL FESTIVAL"
DATE: JULY 7, 1995
This is before the Commission to consider Resolution No. 50-95
supporting the Roots Cultural Festival, Inc. in their efforts to
sponsor the 18th Annual "Roots Cultural Festival" in the City of
Delray Beach from July 16 through August 13, 1995.
In addition, the Festival Committee is asking for a $3,000 donation
from the City to be used for operating expenses, stage use and
waiver of the rental fee, permission for merchants along Atlantic
Avenue to display the "ROOTS" flag, a tent permit, and waiver of
fees for the use of Pompey Park and other appropriate City
facilities. Also requested is a 50% waiver of Police overtime,
estimated at $3,200, for festival security, together with a waiver
of all non-Police overtime for staff necessary to assist with the
various activities.
Funding in the amount of $2,000.00 is budgeted in City Commission
Special Events (Account No. 001-1111-511-48.10). The other
requests can be approved administratively, except for the waiver of
overtime.
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 50-95 and consideration of the
related support requests for the 18th Annual "Roots Cultural
Festival".
ref: agmemol6
.. .. RECEIVED
JUN 2 7 1995
ROOTS CULTURJIL FESTIVAL
P.O Box 265~
De!ray Beach Florida 33~?
Telephone (~07) 276-2099
June 12, !995
The Honorable Thomas Lynch, Mayor
City of Delray Beach
100 bM First Street
Delray Beach, Florida 33~
Dear Mayor Lynch:
The time for the Roots Cultural Festival is here again. We
expect our 18th Annual Festival to be as successful· as always.
On behalf of the Festival ~o~i~t~, I would like to thank the
City of Delray Beach for its past participation and resolution
supporting our efforts to bring positive cultural activities
the De!ray Beach area.
We are regain asking that ~ Res~!ution be granted by the City
Commissioners sanctioning the ef fc-rts of this organization
t.h~-,:~ugh the support of the various Municipal Departments. Having
v~__]~-.=,':] closely with the Po!ice, P?2ks and Recreation and other
Departments, we are certain ..~hat we wi!]. be able to give positive
influences to our city.
The community enthusiastically looks forward to this event each
year. Through our statewide contact and national promotions we
have helped cause the n~e of Delray Beach to become synon~ous
with steer cultural experiences.
Attached, please find a copy of our schedule and support request
list. We are looking forward t._~ seeing you and the Co~e~issioners
at o~r festivities which are planned for July 16 through August
13 . 1995.
To~L. Stevens "
Chairperson
cc: . Vice Mayor * Deputy Vice Mayor
Co--is s ioners
~ City M~agers
SUPPORT REQUEST LINE
t. A donation from the City of 3,000.00 to go towards the operating e.xpenses
of the festival.
2. The City to pay 50% of ,the cost for Festival security.
3. The City to wavier the fee for the rental of the stage from Friday, August
11, through Sunday, August t3.
4. The City to allow the merchants along Atlantic Avenue to display the "ROOTS"
flag.
5. The waiver of fees for use of facilities and staff for all activities scheduled
at Pompey Park and other appropriate city facilities.
ALL AMERICA CITY
ROOTS CULTURAL FESTIVAL, INC.
CAI~ENDAR OF EVENTS
.July 16-August 13, 1995
THEME:
WHEN WE LOOK BACK A HUNDRED YEARS, THE WHOLE VILLAGE
RAISED THE CHILD ...... PHYSICALLY. .... MORALLY. ..... SPIRITUALLY...
IT WORKED!!
Sunday, July 16, 6:00 pm ................................................................................ Roots Dedication Services
Christ Missionary Baptist Church
Matthew Mitchell 278.4484
Wednesday, July 19, 5:00 pm ............................................................................................... Business Expo
Pompey Park Gym
LaClaire Bowdry 738-1991
Friday, July 21, 6:00 pm .................................................................................. Racquetball Tournnment
Ssturday, July 22, 6:00 pm ' ' Pompey Park Courts
Sunday, July 23, 6:00 pm Dennis Murray 243-7356
Saturday, July 22, 1:00 pm .......................................................................... Youth Bowling Tournament
Boynton Fair Lanes
Willie McGriff 272-7049
Sunday, July 23, 7:00 pm ~ ..................................................................................................... Gospel Fest
Pompey Park Gymnasium
Sheldon Edmonds 272-5929
Wednesday, July 26, 7:00 pm ........................................................................ Spelling Bee Preliminaries
Pompey Park Auditorium
Brenda Durden 498-7578
Friday, July 28, 8:00 am ...................................................................... Tennis Tournament / Registration
Saturday, July 29, 8:00 am ATA Workshop
Sunday, July 30, 8:00 am Tennis Center
Dennis Murray 243-7356
Friday, July 28, 7:00 pm ............................................................................................................ Coronation
8:00 pm .................................................................................................. Ashante Dancers
Old School Square Crest Theatre
Sandra Weatherspoon278-7409 Deborah Wright 276-5372
Saturday, July 29, 8:30 am ............................................................................................. Basketball Clinic
Pompey Park Gym
William Asbury 737-3568
Saturday, July 29, 8:00 pm ....................................................... 'Phi Beta Sigma Sweet Summer Dance '
Clay Wideman 276-4915
Sunday. July 30, 7:00 pm .............................................................................................. Oratorical Contest
St. Paul Baptist Church
Marilyn Harden 736-0442
Monday, July 31, 7:00 pm ........................................................................ Essay & Spelling Bee Contest
Pompey Park' Auditorium
Ann Williams ( ) Brenda Durden 498-7578
Tuesday, August 1, 7:00 pm ................................ .................................................................... Math Contest
Pompey Park Auditorium
Pearl Jackson 272-9629
Thursday, August 3, 7:00 pm ............................................................................................ Youth on Parade
Pompey Park Auditorium
.......................................................................................................................................... Pearl Reed 276-0949
Friday, August 4, 6:30 pm .................................................................................... Basketball Tournament
Saturday, August 5, 8:00 am Pompey Park GymfDelray Civic Center
Sunday, August 6, 8:00 am Carver Middle School
Freddie Grice 243-7264
Saturday, August 5, 8:00am ....................................................................................... Softball Tournzment
Sunday, August 6, 8:00 am Pompey Park
Dennis Murray 243-7356
Saturday, August 5, 12:00 noon ..................................................................... Adult Bowling Tournzment
Boynton Fair Lanes
Willie McGriff 272-7049
Saturday, August 5, 7:00-10:00 pm ............................................................................................. "Step Show"
Pompey Park Gym (Sororities and Fraternities Only)
Mary Randolph 278-7148
Friday, August 11, 7:00 pm ................................................................................................. Festival Parade
W. Atlantic Avenue/City Hall
Deborah Wright 276-5372 Lawrence Striange 278-4136
Friday, August 11, 8:30 pm ............ After the Parade Flag Raising, Jazz in the Park & Talent Show
Pompey Park Field
Lawrence Striange 278-4136
Saturday, August 12, 8:00 am ......................................................................................... Prayer Breakfast
Pompey Park
Joyce Walker 265-2553
Saturday, August 12, 8:00-11:30 am ........................................................................................... Health Fair
Pompey Park Hall
.~KA Sorority, Mary Randolph 278-7148
Saturday, August 12, 11:00 am .......................................................................................... Annual Meeting
Pompey Park
Tommy Stevens 276-2099
Saturday, August 12. 1 l:00am-l:30 pm ..................... Youth Explosion, Guest Speaker: Flip Schulke
Pompey Park Gym
................................................................................................................................... Mary Randolph278-7148
Saturday, August 12, 3:00 - 11:00 pm ........................................................... All Day Festival in the Park
Pompey Park Field
Ehzabeth Wesley 278.1013 Tammy Davis 279-9683
Sunday, August 13,7:00 am ............................................................................................ Golf Tournament,
DeLray Beach Municipal Goff Course
Lottie & George Williams 278-3761
Sunday, August 13, 2:00-8:00 pm .................................................................................... Gospel Festivities,
Pompey Park
Tommy Stevens 276-2099 Ehzabeth Wesley 278-1013
For information concerning the scheduled events, call:
Tommy Stevens 276-2099
Shirley Bryant 276-8721
ELizabeth Wesley 278-1013
Concessions: Jenny Thomas 278-7836, 276-8721
Shirley Plummet 276-3087
Souvenir Book: Clayton Bell 278-2782
T Shirts: Shirley Bryant 276-8721