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The following special event has been approved by the Special Events Committee. .. 1865
Submitted by: Denise Miller
Event name: Mind Body Spirit Festival
Event Date: -May 3 2025
Street Closure: Wall St at Greenlawn and West of the Zoo entrance
Closure Times: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sidewalk Closure: ❑ Yes ❑■ No
Comments: Festival to include music, vendors and activities for all ages.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
Gary A. Gilot, Member
Murray L. Miller, Member
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Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President
Breana Micou, Member
Attest: Theresa M. Heffner, Clerk
Date: March 11, 2025
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x„ e City of South Bend Special Event Application
City and Regional Event
`4F:;7a% $50 application fee if filed 60 days or greater (up to 360 days) in advance of event
$100 expedited application fee if filed 30-59 days in advance of event
Please Brine Completed Application and Payment to:
Public Works Service Center, 731 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN
Review the Instructions on the Special Events page before completing the application. City and Regional Special
Event applications must be submitted more than 30 days in advance of the event date or the application will not
be accepted.
Section A - Applicant Information
Date of Application: 2/17/2025
Applicant (Contact) Name: Jamila Thomas
Applicant (Contact) Phone: 574-339-3743
Address: 2626nIn 39 #4
Organization Name: Conscious Michiana, Inc.
Contact Email: lamila.blue@gmail.com
City/State/ZIP: LaPorte, IN 46350
List any professional event organizer, event service provider or commercial fundraiser that is authorized to work
on your behalf to plan, produce and/or manage your event.
Organization Name:
Contact Phone:
Contact Name:
Contact
Address: City/State/ZIP:
Section B - Event Information
Event Name: Mind, Body, Spirit Festival
Event Type: (Festival, Race, Parade, Other): Festival
Event Classification: ❑ Non -Profit" ❑ For -Profit
❑ City (Civic) Sponsored ❑ Other (If Other, please describe):
'The Special Events Committee may request proof of non-profit status.
Provide a brief description and timeline of event (Note: Adetailed map plan is required in Section H of this
application. The description should be a summary overview.)
Date of Event Setup [mm/dd/yy]: 5/3/2025 Time: Gam
Begin Date of Event [mm/dd/yy]: 5/3/2025
End Date of Event [mm/dd/yy]: 5/3/2025
Event Cleanup Completion [mm/dd/yy]: 5/3/2025
Total anticipated attendance: 500
Time: 11:00am
Time: 5pm
Time: 6pm
The proposed event will require the closing of: ®Streets El Sidewalks
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Is the event ticketed or include fees? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, list fees and fee groups below:
Does the event have any partnered sponsorships? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, list the number of sponsors at each level of partnered sponsorship:
Is this a returning special event or part of a series of special events? ® Yes ❑ No
If yes, provide the date, location, and attendance of past special events and/or future planned events in the
series: This will be our fourth Mind, Body, Spirit Festival at Potawatomi Park. Here are our prior dates:
May 4, 2024
June 24, 2023
April 23, 2022
Attendance has been about 500 for each year.
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If your event is a parade, race, or other processional -type event, please complete Section C. Otherwise,
continue to Section D.
Section C - Parades. Races, and other Processional Events
What is the estimated number of parade/race spectators on the proposed route?
Describe any sound equipment that will be used in the parade/race:
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Does the event have participant categories? For example, a run that has different race divisions or a parade with
separate walking/marching groups.
❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, list categories and anticipated participants per category.
If your event is a parade, what is the approximate number and type(s) of animals, vehicles, and floats participating
in the parade? (Note: If using animals in a parade, event organizers are responsible for cleaning up animal waste
left on the parade route.) Describe parade participants below:
Section D - Eouioment. Set-up, and Lo¢istics
Are you hiring a company to provide entertainment, games or inflatables? ❑ Yes ® No
o If yes, you must submit proof of insurance for all stage and entertainment companies three (3) weeks
before the event.
Describe any hired entertainment:
Will you be staking any tents, inflatables, portable restrooms or any other anchorings? ❑ Yes ® No
o If yes, you must provide proof of locates (locate number) two (2) weeks prior to your event. Locates can
be found by calling 811.
Does your event include the use of fireworks, rockets, lasers, or other pyrotechnics? ❑ Yes ® No
o Depending on the potential fire risk, applicants may need to receive approval of the South Bend Fire
Department (process facilitated by event coordinator).
o Describe the event's proposed fire -related entertainment:
Will there be any musical entertainment features at the event? ® Yes ❑ No
• o If yes, describe the type of music, schedule of sound check/performances, and the names of any artists
performing.
The music will be at the Chris Wilson Pavillion, featuring mostly acuoustic music that
is on theme with the festival. Performers have not yet been finalized.
For stage inspections, contact the Department of Homeland Security at 317-232-2222.
If your route crosses over a state road or a bridge please contact the following for permission:
State, INDOT: County bridges:
Michael Hurt Andy Hayes
219-235-7528, Mhurtl@indot.in.gov 574-235-9626, ahayes@co.st-joseph.in.us
Are you having food at your event (food vendors, caterers, food trucks, etc.)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, the event coordinator must apply for and receive a St Joseph County Health Department
Temporary Event Permit.
Vendor(s) must also apply for and receive a St. Joseph County Health permit. Health Permits must be
filed with the county 30 days prior to the proposed event. Each vendor must obtain necessary permits to
serve on -site and display these permits at the event.
All applications and guidelines can be found at the St. Joseph County Health Department Food Service
website: sichd.org/food-service.
Please select food sales types: ® Food Vendor ❑ Caterer ® Food Truck ❑ Other:
isIf a Food Truck, please list company name:
Food vendors have not yet been finalized. All will be submited to the
Department of Health 30 days prior to the event.
Describe how food will be cooked and served:
Following state and county guidelines.
Section F - Alcohol
Will alcohol be served or sold? ❑ Yes ® No
If no, please continue to Section G - Contingency and Strategic Planning
If yes:
The applicant must apply for and receive a temporary liquor license from the Alcohol & Tobacco
Commission. Indiana ATC forms are located at in.Qov/atc/2409.htm. (Temporary Permits are near the
bottom of the form list.) Forms must be filed with the district ATC office five (5) days prior to the
requested event date.
o Application cannot be processed without a copy of this license.
A refundable $400.00 deposit paid by card or check (made to City of South Bend) must be submitted
with application.
o Application cannot be processed without deposit. Deposit will be returned upon inspection of
event area by the Board of Public Works.
• o Events with have alcohol sales must provide security. If your event will be hiring a security company,
please provide its contact information in sub -section (a) below. Otherwise, please list the names, phone
numbers, and qualifications (e.g. off -duty police officer, professional security guard, or event applicant) of
three (3) security guards in the fields provided in sub -section (b).
(a)
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Contact Name:
Email:
Address: City/State/ZIP:
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Name:
Name:
Qualifications:
Contact Phone:
Contact Phone:
Contact Phone:
• Section G - Contingency and Strategic Planning
For each of the following, please provide detailed descriptions. If you run out of space, attach a response to this
application submission.
Emergency Safety Plan - This plan should include, but is not limited to:
o The number of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certified officers, fire, and emergency
medical personnel, and the need to use any of the City's public safety or emergency response
services.
o If hiring a security service, provide contact information and the number of hired event personnel.
o Proposed internal communications systems and public address systems.
In the past there has not been a need for security. However, we welcome any
law enforcement the city may determine is nessasary.
Proposed Cleanup Plan - This plan should include, but is not limited to:
o Measures in place to collect and remove trash, litter and recyclables.
Vendors are responsible for cleanup. However, we will have our volunteers
walk the premises to ensure the park is as clean as it was when we arrived.
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• Inclement Weather Plan - This plan should include, but is not limited to:
o Safety measures that will be taken in the event of a tornado warning, tornado watch,
• thunderstorm, and extreme temperatures.
In the event of a inclement weather including a tornado, we will follow city guidelines.
There will be announcements made to take cover and go to a safe location.
Proposed Lost and Found Plan - This plan should include, but is not limited to:
c A description of the use of signage, announcements on public address systems or pre -event
handouts.
Lost and found items will be announced on our main stage and held at the
Conscious Michiana booth until pickup.
Section H - Site Plan / Route Mao
• For parades, races and other processional events:
Are you selecting one of South Bend Police Department's (SBPD) pre -approved race routes? ❑ Yes ❑ No
You must select from SBPD's pre -approved race routes (see links on application site) or provide sufficient
evidence of event participation if the applicant is proposing a different route through South Bend.
If your event will not be using a pre -approved race route, the proposed event map should include a route plan
clearly identifying the timing and locations of proposed street closures, and the direction of parade
movement.
If your event will not be using a pre -approved race route, please explain
Site Plan / Route Map - For All Events:
• Provide an attached map with the geographic locations of all event items listed below.
• Outline of entire event venue including the names of all affected streets and areas.
• Clear markings for street closures and a schedule for each.
• Location of fencing, barriers, and/or barricades. Indicate any removable fencing and exit locations for
emergency purposes.
• Location of all stages, platforms, bleachers, grandstands, tents, booths, cooking areas, vehicles, trailers,
and other temporary structures. Applicants should also clearly mark locations of food and alcohol
serving or sales, if applicable.
• The location(s) and number of all portable toilets and wash stations.
• The location(s) and number of all trash and recycling containers, including dumpsters.
• The location of generators or any source of electricity.
• Traffic plan and map, including proposed loading/drop off areas, barricades, secured areas, vehicle and
bicycle parking areas, and considerations for TRANSPO bus route changes.
If you are using and/or closing public sidewalks or streets, you are required to notify area business owners and
residents. You must:
o Present your event concept to the surrounding stakeholders (residents, businesses, and neighborhood
groups) that represent the venue area.
Attach a copy of the brochure or door hanger distributed to all affected residents/businesses/neighborhood
• groups describing the event purpose, date and time.
A Certificate of Insurance (copy) confirming the existence of a liability policy (General Liability and Automobile
Liability) of not less than $700,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, which specifically names the City
of South Bend, IN as an additionally insured for the event must be submitted. Copy of Certificate of Insurance
must be submitted two (2) weeks prior to the date of the event.
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Section K - Indemnity & Hold Harmless Agreement
• City of South Bend Special Events Committee
Indemnity & Hold Harmless Agreement
Date: 2/17/2025 Event Date: 5/3/2025
Event Name: Mind, Body, Spirit Festival
Organization: Conscious Michiana, Inc.
Applicant (Contact) Name: Jamila Thomas
Applicant (Contact) Phone: 574-339-3743 Alt. Phone:
Email: jamila.blue@gmaii.com
Address: 2626 IN 39 #4
Event Location (Please describe):
City/State/ZIP: LaPorte, IN 46350
Potawatomi Park
Length of Event (Dates/Times): 5/3/3035 1lam - 5pm
Insurance Amount: This event is insured for no less than $700,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 in aggregate,
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and the certificate of insurance includes a rider naming City of South Bend, Special Events Committee, and Board
of Public Works as additionally insured for the event.
Organization Name: Conscious Michiana, Inc. agrees to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana, from any liability, loss, costs, damages or expenses,
including attorney fees, which the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana, may suffer or incur as a result of any claims
or actions which may be made against the City, its agents, employees, or subdivisions by any person, including a
participant in the activity, arising out of the approval of this request by the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana,
through the Board of Public Works, to close a portion of the public right-of-way for the event described above,
or for any harm or damage alleged to have occurred because of the holding of the special event. The
undersigned certifies that he/she is authorized to bind the APPLICANT to these terms.
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Section L - Permit & Agreement
Pursuant to Local Ordinance No. 10628-18, there is a $50.00 non-refundable fee for Tier II and III event
applications filed 60 or greater days in advance of the event, or a $100 non-refundable expedited fee for
applications filed between 30 and 59 days in advance of the event.
2.
The APPLICANT must complywith all terms and conditions of this Permit and Agreement.
3.
The APPLICANT must obtain signatures from and/or make an attempt to notify all residents that reside
on the block. A copy of a brochure or door hanger distributed to all affected residents/businesses
describing the event purpose, date, time and contact information must be included with the
attachments to this application. The applicant is responsible for providing affected residents and
business owners with transportation to their property.
4.
The APPLICANT shall reimburse the Board for the actual cost to the City for the event, if deemed
necessary.
5.
Notification of approval/denial of this request will be issued by return of this form, upon signed
authorization by the Special Events Committee.
6.
The APPLICANT shall provide to the Board a Certificate of Insurance showing a liability policy in full
force and effect with limits of $700,000.00 per occurrence and $1,000,000.00 aggregate and the City of
South Bend, Special Events Committee, and Board of Public Works listed as an additional named insured
for this event.
7.
The APPLICANT assumes full responsibility for providing ample disposal containers for refuse/recycling
and assures the area will be cleaned up upon the conclusion of the event.
8.
Barricades will be delivered and picked up at the event location. The APPLICANT is responsible for
seeing that all cones are maintained and returned undamaged.
9.
The APPLICANT will follow the City of South Bend Noise Ordinance, which is in effect at all hours.
Between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. certain noises are particularly prohibited. These include
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operating radio receiving sets, musical instruments, phonographs and other sound reproduction devices if
audible fifty (50) feet away, as well as shouting, yelling, hooting, whistling, or singing in the streets in a
manner to disturb the peace (Municipal Code 13-57).
10. The APPLICANT assures the City that the area will be closed during the times indicated on the
application only. Event end times are pursuant to the recommendations of the South Bend Police
Department.
I have read the Application and the Permit and Agreement for this Special Event and I affirm the truth of
the information provided by me to the best of my knowledge. I understand and agree to the above rules
and regulations, and any applicable state and federal laws. I also understand that this application may be
denied based on any false or incomplete information.
Date: 2/17/2025
Applicant Signature:
Printed Name: Jamila
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