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A Resolution Approving and Adopting the 2026 Special Events Fee Schedule
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Introduction
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This item requests Village Board approval of the 2026 Special Events Fee Schedule. Staff will return in Q2 with recommendations regarding potential updates to the special events ordinance, permitting process, and fee structure.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution approving the 2026 Special Events Fee Schedule.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* On February 18, 2025, the Village Board approved RES 25-148: A Resolution Approving and Adopting the 2025 Special Event Fees
* On April 11, 2024, the Village Board approved RES 24-138: A Resolution Approving and Adopting the 2024 Special Event Fees
* On February 6, 2023, the Village Board approved RES 23-65: A Resolution Approving and Adopting the 2023 Special Event Fees
Background
Staff annually review the Special Events Fee Schedule and bring forward recommended updates to the Village Board to ensure that fees remain aligned with actual service delivery costs, inflationary factors, and staffing and equipment requirements for permitted events.
Preparation of the 2026 fee schedule was led by Neighborhood Partnerships staff in coordination with multiple departments that support special event permitting and operations, including Police, Fire, Public Health, Public Works, and Development Services. Departments reviewed applicable rates and equipment charges and provided updated information to reflect anticipated 2026 costs.
Approval of the annual Special Events Fee Schedule advances several of the Village Board's 2024-2025 goals, including promoting fiscal responsibility and affordability through periodic review of Village fees, supporting community health and safety by ensuring adequate resources for event operations, fostering vibrant and connected neighborhoods through well-managed community events, and strengthening economic vitality by ...
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