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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
April 12, 2016
No. 9
Moved by Councillor Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Craitor
WHEREAS the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise is planning their eleventh annual
"Ribfest" from June 17th - 19th, 2016; and
WHEREAS the Ribfest is a well-established and popular event in the community; and
WHEREAS the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise financially supports numerous
community organizations and projects; and
WHEREAS this event is expected to attract between 40,000 to 75,000 persons from
throughout Ontario and Western New York; and
WHEREAS this event will assist the Rotary Club in reaching their financial objectives for
giving funds to the community; and
WHEREAS to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence from the Alcohol & Gaming
Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the event requires a resolution of Council recognizing it as
a public event of municipal significance.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the Rotary Club
of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest to be an event of municipal significance and supports the
provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council grant Rotary Club of Niagara
Falls Sunrise Ribfest relief to the City's Noise By-law to allow entertainment until 11:00 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
D I A JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLER MAYOR