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Fee Waiver - 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade
For the purpose of identifying the 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade that will be held on December 28, 2026, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for specific City of Annapolis costs related to the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade.
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City Council of the
City of Annapolis
Resolution 28-26
Introduced by: Mayor Littmann
Co-sponsored by:
Referred to: Finance Committee
A RESOLUTION concerning
Fee Waiver - 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade
FOR the purpose of identifying the 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade that will be held on December 28, 2026, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for specific City of Annapolis costs related to the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade.
WHEREAS, The 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl is a college football bowl game organized by the Military Bowl Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and features teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Athletic Conference in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis; and
WHEREAS, A parade is held in Annapolis in connection with the Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl prior to the football game on Monday, December 28, 2026; and
WHEREAS, The 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade goes through Historic Annapolis, featuring marching bands, military groups, and the Budweiser Clydesdales, and attracting spectators to Downtown Annapolis, benefiting the City's tourism and economy; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has recognized the Military Bowl Parade as a Major Special Event and waived related City costs associated with the event since 2018; and
WHEREAS, Section 14.18.110 of the City Code states in subsection B that “[t]he City Council may exempt certain special events from the application fee and location fee set by resolution…” and in subsection C that “The City Council may exempt certain special events from the service fee in accordance with Section 6.04.210.”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that:
1. The 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade, scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2026, is hereby designated a Major Special Event due to its significance to the City; and
2. The City of Annapolis hereby waives reimbursement for the costs associated with the 2026 Freedom Mortgage Military Bowl Parade, up to a maximum of $20,000, including but not limited to costs for providing security, cleanup, and other related services; and
3. This fee waiver demonstrates the City's gratitude for the annual Military Bowl's positive impact on the community and its dedication to fostering a welcoming and vibrant environment for residents and visitors alike.
AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that this resolution shall take effect upon passage.