City of Annapolis - File #: R-41-22

• File #: R-41-22
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 9/27/2022
• In control: Finance Committee
• On agenda: 11/14/2022
• Final action: 11/14/2022
• Title: Military Bowl Parade and Football Game - For the purpose of identifying the Military Bowl Parade and Football Game that will be held on December 28, 2022, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for certain City of Annapolis costs related to city services for that event.
• Sponsors: Gavin Buckley
• Indexes: Finance Committee

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/14/2022	1	City Council	adopt on second reader	Pass
10/24/2022	1	City Council	postpone	Pass
10/19/2022	1	Finance Committee
10/10/2022	1	City Council	adopt on first reader	Pass
10/10/2022	1	City Council	refer

Title

Military Bowl Parade and Football Game - For the purpose of identifying the Military Bowl Parade and Football Game that will be held on December 28, 2022, as a Major Special Event; and waiving charges for certain City of Annapolis costs related to city services for that event.

Body

CITY COUNCIL OF THE

City of Annapolis

Resolution 41-22

Introduced by Mayor Buckley

Referred to

Finance Committee

A RESOLUTION concerning

Military Bowl Parade and Football Game

FOR                      the purpose of identifying the Military Bowl Parade and Football Game that will be held on December 28, 2022, as a Major Special Event; and waiving certain City of Annapolis fees for services related to that event.

WHEREAS,                     Section 14.18.110 of the City Code states that “the City Council may exempt certain special events from fees by resolution”; and

WHEREAS,                      the Military Bowl Parade and Football Game will take place on December 28, 2022, beginning at the Annapolis City Dock and concluding at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis; and

WHEREAS,                      the Military Bowl Foundation is a non-profit entity that provides support to the United Service Organizations Inc., and the Patriot Point retreat for Wounded Warriors and their Families; and

WHEREAS,                      the Military Bowl Parade and Football Game attracts thousands of attendees to the City of Annapolis; and

WHEREAS,                      the Military Bowl Parade and Football Game brings the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales to the City of Annapolis and West Annapolis for a wonderful event that draws thousands of attendees; and

WHEREAS,                      the fans and guests of the participating teams of the Military Bowl Football Game maximize occupancy of the hotels in and around Annapolis and patronize the restaurants and shops in Annapolis during their stay; and

WHEREAS,                      the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau economic impact study from 2017 estimated the following statistics: Direct Business Sales of $22.9 million; Direct Supported Jobs of 11,412; Total Local Taxes Generated of $804,594; and

WHEREAS,                      the Military Bowl Football Game is broadcast by ESPN, placing a national spotlight on the City of Annapolis; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the Military Bowl Parade and Football Game that will be held on December 28, 2022, is hereby designated a Major Special Event in recognition of its significance to our heritage and public service to our City.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the City of Annapolis hereby waives reimbursement for the costs associated with the Military Bowl Parade and Football Game to be held on December 28, 2022, up to a maximum of $15,000 including but not limited to costs for providing security, cleanup and other related services.

EXPLANATION

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