File #: O-2019-0001    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 2/5/2019 In control: Advisory Committee (INACTIVE)
On agenda: 2/5/2019 Final action: 2/5/2019
Title: An Ordinance to amend Section 2.52(4) of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code regarding the creation of two subcommittees of the Tourism Commission, the Farmers Market Committee and the Events Committee.
Sponsors: Advisory Committee (INACTIVE)
Attachments: 1. Original RMC Sec. 2.52, 2. Marked Copy shows edits to RMC Sec. 2.52(4), 3. O-2019-0001 signed, 4. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2019-0001

Title

An Ordinance to amend Section 2.52(4) of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code regarding the creation of two subcommittees of the Tourism Commission, the Farmers Market Committee and the Events Committee.

 

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The Common Council of the City of West Allis do ordain as follows:

 

Part I. Section 2.52(4) of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code is amended by adding subsection (h) to read as follows:

 

2.52 Tourism Commission.

(4)  Powers and Duties.

 (h) Tourism Commission will oversee two subcommittees for event coordination within the City.
            (i) Farmers Market Committee
                  The Farmers Market Committee shall monitor the operation of the West Allis Farmers  
                  Market by making decisions and recommendations that support the long-term success
                  of the Farmers Market. The committee will review the criteria for vendor eligibility,
                  determine market rules, and advertise the market through promotions and outreach 
                  planning. The committee will work with the Tourism Commission and 
                  Communications Department to coordinate new events and marketing efforts.
                  The Farmers Market Committee shall consist of the following members:

I.                     City of West Allis Tourism and Events Coordinator, who shall also serve as Chair (Indefinite Term as Ex Officio).

II.                     One (1) Representative of the City of West Allis Health Department (Indefinite Term as Ex Officio).

III.                     One (1) Farmers Market Attendant (Indefinite Term as Ex Officio).

IV.                     One (1) Representative of the Farmers Market Vendors (2 Year Term).

V.                     Two (2) Representatives of the West Allis community and/or business community (2 Year Term).

VI.                     The Mayor, or their designee (Indefinite Term as Ex Officio).

VII.                     The City Administrator, or their designee (Indefinite Term as Ex Officio).

(ii) Events Committee

                     The Events Committee shall be responsible for annually planning and implementing community programs and events in the City of West Allis.
The Events Committee shall consist of the following members:

I.                     The Mayor, or their designee, who shall also serve as Chair (Indefinite Term as Ex Officio).

II.                     City of West Allis Tourism and Events Coordinator, who shall also serve as Vice Chair (Permanent Term).

III.                     One (1) representative of sponsoring and/or contributing organizations (2 Year Term).

IV.                     One (1) representative of the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District, or their designee (Permanent Term).

V.                     One (1) representative of business (2 Year Term).

VI.                     At least one (1) or more citizen representatives (2 Year Term).

VII.                     The Director of the School District Recreation Department, or their designee (Permanent Term).

VIII.                     The City Administrator, or their designee (Indefinite Term as Ex Officio).

 

Part II. All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

 

Part III. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and publication.

 

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