RES 2023-0976 - Suspension of Closing Hours at Seymour Smith Park for Pink Gorilla - October 7, 2023 City Clerk Office Use Only:
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CITY OF OMAHA
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
Omaha, Nebraska
WHEREAS, the Director of the Parks, Recreation, and Public Property Department is authorized
pursuant to Section 21-1 of the Omaha Municipal Code to establish rules regulating the use of parks within
the City of Omaha which become binding provisions of the Omaha Municipal Code upon approval by
Resolution of the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, various rules have been established including rules specifying closing hours; and,
WHEREAS, the Pink Gorilla event will be held on Saturday, October 7. 2023, at Seymour Smith
Park, 6802 Harrison Street; and,
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the park closing hours be suspended between the hours of
11:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, to accommodate the
setup and tear-down of equipment and overnight security for this event; and,
WHEREAS, the Director of the Parks, Recreation, and Public Property Department has approved
the suspension of the park closing hours on those days only for this event; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended approval of this request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
THAT, as recommended by the Mayor, between 11:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 and 5:00 a.m.
on Saturday, October 7, 2023, Seymour Smith Park, 6802 Harrison Street, shall be open to accommodate
the set-up of equipment and overnight security for Pink Gorilla event.
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APPROVED AS TO FO .
9/2 6/23
PUTY ITY ATTORNEY DATE
Adopted: OCT 03 20231 D
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved:
Mayor