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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
File #150-20
February 7, 2012
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
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SUBJECT: All-America City - 30th Anniversary Celebration Event
Prepared by Linda Smith, Economic Development Director and Public Information
Officer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On June 17, 2011, the City of Dublin was named a 2011 All-America City by the National Civic
League. This prestigious honor coincides with the 30th anniversary of Dublin's incorporation
this year. To celebrate these two achievements, Staff has developed an All-America City-30tH
Year Celebration Event and is seeking City Council direction on the date in July 2012.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
It is estimated that the costs associated with the event will range between $15,000 and $20,000.
Staff will budget for these expenses in the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the report and provide any direction regarding
the All-America City - 30th Year celebratory event.
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Assistant City Manager
In June 2011, the National Civic League announced that the City of Dublin was selected as a
2011 All-America City. This honor coincides with the City of Dublin's 30th anniversary of
incorporation. In August 2011, an ad hoc committee was formed to discuss how the two events
should be celebrated. The committee, comprised of Mayor Sbranti and Councilmember
Hildenbrand, suggested that the City celebrate both events simultaneously at an event to be
held in the summer, around the 4th of July at the Heritage Park and Museums.
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Staff is proposing afamily-friendly event on a Saturday in July. Currently, Staff is holding July 7,
14 and 21 as potential event dates and is seeking the City Council's input on the best date to
hold the celebration.
In terms of the event details, Staff is proposing a daytime event from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The event is tentatively titled - "Dublin - An All-American Anniversary" and will feature food and
activities that are quintessentially American.
Staff is exploring activities and games including: sack races; three-legged races; a water balloon
toss; kid-friendly activities, such as face painting, inflatables, and crafts; tractor and wagon rides;
and a display of public safety vehicles. Staff is recommending a staged concert featuring
American blues music, in addition to a more informal performance by a local folk musician.
Traditional American foods will be served, including hot dogs, apple pie, ice cream, kettle corn,
and root beer. Birthday cupcakes, in honor of our 30th year, may also be offered. Children of all
ages would also be invited to decorate bicycles, scooters, wagons, and strollers in red, white,
and blue, and parade around and through the park.
Dignitaries from Dublin's past, including former Mayors and City Councilmembers, will be invited
to participate in the event, and will be asked to provide some fond memories from Dublin's
history. Anewly-discovered chalkboard, showing the original tally of votes taken regarding
Dublin's incorporation, will be unveiled. Anew exhibit on the history of Camp Parks will also be
on display in the Heritage Park classroom.
In addition to the above described signature event, the City will continue its celebration of the
All-America City distinction and 30th year with cone-time fireworks display and concert in
conjunction with the upcoming food and wine event scheduled in September 2012 at Emerald
Glen Park. Details of the new food and wine event will be presented to City Council in March
2012.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None
ATTACHMENTS: None
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