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Application for Special Event Permit - Applicant: Beth Gleesing, Wauwatosa Tourism Commission; Event Name: Art 64; Location: Village of Wauwatosa; Date/Time: June 7, 2024 5-8 PM, June 8, 2024 10-5 PM, rain date June 9, 2024
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Submitted by:
Steven Braatz
Department:
City Clerk
A. Issue
Beth Gleesing, Wauwatosa Tourism Commission, submitted an application for a special event permit to be held on June 7-8, 2024. The event is the annual Art 64 which is held at the Village of Wauwatosa.
B. Event Details
Art 64 is a two-day bracket-style live performance painting tournament that takes place in the streets of the Village of Wauwatosa. Artist from around the country are selected to participate in the competition and are paired up in a head-to-head competition for a $20,000 cash prize, with visitors to the event voting on each round of the competition determining not only who advances through each round of competition, but also the final winner.
C. Department Reviews/Fees
• Police Department: Fee is for police overtime cost. Road closure at start of event will be at noon.
• Fire Department: Any tents that extend into the roads should be offset to always maintain space for one traffic lane to remain open for emergency vehicle response in life safety response.
• Public Works:
• Health Department: Inspector will contact event organizer to ensure proper food licenses are obtained by vendors.
• City Attorney: This is covered by City insurance
D. Requested Actions
If acceptable, recommend the Common Council approve the Special Event Permit Application - Applicant Beth Gleesing, Event Name: Art 64; Location: Village of Wauwatosa; Date/Time: June 7, 2024 5-8 PM, June 8, 2024 10-5 PM, rain date June 9, 2024.