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N14GARA FALLS
TheCity of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
April 12, 2016
No. 10
Moved by Councillor Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Craitor
WHEREAS The Niagara Falls Humane Society (NFHS) provides humane education, animal
control, adoptions, shelter service and animal cruelty investigations amongst other services
in the community; and
WHEREAS the NFHS relies on donations and fundraising endeavours of committed
volunteers;
WHEREAS last year, a volunteer initiative called the Animal Noises Music Festival (the
"event") was held for the first time; and
WHEREAS the event raised much needed funds for the NFHS; and
WHEREAS the second annual event will be held on August 20, 2016; and
WHEREAS to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) from the Alcohol & Gaming
Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the Festival requires a resolution of Council recognizing it
as a public event of municipal significance; and
WHEREAS the location of the event is ideal for an outdoor music festival.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the Animal Noises
Music Festival 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 the organizers 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.
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E . N I RFI A JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR