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2010 Cinco de Mayo Festivities <br /> February 16, 2010 <br /> Page 2 <br /> civic involvement and a minimal adverse impact on public <br /> resources. <br /> In years past,-various organizations have coordinated the Cinco <br /> de Mayo celebration and have contracted with a commercial <br /> promoter to operate the event. It is recommended that this same <br /> course be followed for 2010. Staff recommends that the services <br /> of Velasquez Publishing and Promotions be obtained to act as the <br /> event manager for Cinco de Mayo festivities in downtown Santa <br /> Ana. The event manager will be responsible for reimbursement of <br /> city costs to operate the Cinco de Mayo celebration and provide <br /> all necessary equipment, stages, electricity, carnival rides, <br /> vendor booth, and insurance for the event. Velasquez Publishing <br /> and Promotions has provided excellent event management for this <br /> event in previous years. <br /> Staff has established the Bicentennial Advisory Committee to <br /> ensure that all stakeholders including the Mexican Consulate, <br /> downtown merchants, property owners and civic groups are actively <br /> engaged in the planning and implementation of the activities. <br /> FISCAL IMPACT <br /> <br /> There is no fiscal impact associated with this request. <br /> 25D-2 <br /> <br />