liquor services during their event. Last year, Council approved Significant Event Status for eleven events at its meeting of March 25, 2019 as per CR 145/2019. Administration and SERT Committee members have no objection to these events applying for Significant Event Status designation for 2020. Administration has also met with the local AGCO representatives, who did not object to the events applying for Significant Event Status.

The event organizers will be expected to enter into an agreement with the Corporation to the extent similar to the other festivals and events that currently are presented at other City of Windsor municipal locations, including indemnifying the City of Windsor from liability associated with the event.

Risk Analysis:

Consumption of alcohol within the festival/event site will occur at these events. The applicant will be required to provide the required insurance. All liquor services will adhere to the AGCO regulations and Municipal Alcohol Policy, which provides information that covers requirements for Smart Service staffing resources.

Significant Event Status allows the organizer to control the services of alcoholic beverages as well as the revenues and expenditures associated with the event. If Significant Event Status were not approved, these public events would not be able to occur.

Financial Matters:

The applicants would be required to rent the respective venue and pay the applicable fees as per the 2020 Schedule of Fees.

Consultations:

SERT (Special Event Resource Team)

Conclusion:

The City of Windsor recognizes the importance of special events and festivals enhancing the quality of life, tourism, culture, recreation and education, not all of which would be possible without the invaluable services of volunteers, community groups, and sponsors that add their support and skills to enhancing the community events.

Planning Act Matters:

N/A

Approvals:

Name	Title
Michelle Staadegaard for Pam LaBute	Manager Community Development