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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Event - Art Beat 2025-August 9 2025O4 S0 V T:! BE r A. O <_ APPLICATION FOR USE OF v � ruck: PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR EVENTle S The following special event has been approved by the Special Events Committee. 1865 Submitted by: Denise Miller Event name: Art Beat 2025 Event Date: August 9 2025 Street Closure: Jefferson Blvd from MLK to St Louis; St Louis from Jefferson to Washington; Howard Park Closure Times: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Sidewalk Closure: ❑ Yes ❑■ No Comments: Day long showcase of visual, performing and culinary arts in downtown South Bend. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS �W Elizabeth A. Maradik, President Gary A. Gilot, Member pove,.j, 4 7--� Murray L. Miller, Member Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President Breana Micou, Member Attest: Theresa M. Heffner, Clerk Date: May 13, 2025 1 cT City of South Bend Special Event Application City and Regional Event $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 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 - Aoolicant Information 04/17/25 Downtown South Bend Date of Application: _____ Organization Name:_________ Applicant (Contact) Name:- Kylie Carter --------------------------- ------------------ --------- Applicant (Contact) Phone: 574-968-7293 Contact Email: kcarter@downtownsouthbend.com Address: 217 S. Michigan St. —_ city/state/ZIP: South Bend, IN 46601 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 Name: Contact Phone: -- ------------- —__-------- Contact Email: Address: ----------------------------- —_ --_ City/State/ZIP:_______- Section B - Event Information Event Name Art Beat 2025------ Event Type: (Festival, Race, Parade, Other): Festival Event Classification: M 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: A detailed map plan is required in Section H of this application. The description should be a summary overview.) Art Beat is a day -long showcase of visual, performing, and culinary arts on the city streets of downtown South Bend. The timeline appears below. We would like to once again have a road closure on Friday 8/8 after work (6 pm) until Sunday 8/10 afternoon (3 pm) to allow for more setup and teardown time for this huge event. It has grown so much in recent years that setting it up the morning of the event and tearing it down the same evening is no longer possible. The extra time we had last year made a huge difference. Date of Event Setup [mm/dd/yyl: 8/08/25 6 ----------------- Time:---p-m ------------------------ Begin Date of Event [mm/dd/yy]: 8/09/25 __ Time: 11 am End Date of Event (mm/dd/yy]: _ 8/09/25 ----—______ Time: 7 pm_ Event Cleanup Completion [mm/dd/yy]: 8/10/25 -----Time: 3 pm • Total anticipated attendance: 25,000 _ ___ The proposed event will require the closing of: 0 Streets 0 Sidewalks • • Is the event ticketed or include fees? ❑ Yes A No If yes, list fees and fee groups below: Does the event have any partnered sponsorships? 0 Yes ❑ No If yes, list the number of sponsors at each level of partnered sponsorship: We receive funds from Everwise, the Community Foundation, IAC, VSBM, and others 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 the 222nd anniversary for Art Beat, and the location has varied through the years. Last year the event was held on the Jefferson Bridge and East Bank, and we plan on having a similar location for 2025. In the years before that Art Beat was on Michigan Street from Colfax to Wayne. 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: 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 - Equipment. Set-up, and Logistics 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: We use EventSys for our stage and sound. We typically have their services covered under the umbrella of the DTSB insurance policy. Will you be staking any tents, inflatables, portable restrooms or any other anchorings? ❑ Yes M 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 M 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: 0 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: We will have four performance stages scattered throughout the Art Beat campus, with free entertainment from 11 am to 7 pm. The stages include - Dance Stage, Acoustic Stage, Main Stage (mainstream/popular music acts), and a Variety Stage (spoken word, theatre, fashion.) Section E - Food 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. Vendors) 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.ore/food-service. Please select food sales types: ® Food Vendor ❑ Caterer ® Food Truck ❑ Other: If a Food Truck, please list company name: We will have our list of food trucks in July. • Describe how food will be cooked and served: Some of the food will be cooked off -site and brought to the event; some will be cooked on -site with portable heating units. Section F - Alcohol Will alcohol be served or sold? ® Yes ❑ No If no, please continue to Section G - Contingency and Strategic Planning If yes: o The applicant must apply for and receive a temporary liquor license from the Alcohol & Tobacco Commission. Indiana ATC forms are located at in.eov/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. c Application cannot be processed without a copy of this license. o 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) • Company Name: ToBe Determined___------ Contact Name: Contact Phone: ----------------------- ---------- Email: Address: --------------------- ----------------------- City/State/ZIP: (b) Name: ______ ............. -- Contact Phone: Name: ------------- ---------------------------------------- Contact Phone: Qualifications: _ Name: ----- ---------- ------- ----------------------------- Contact Phone:_ Qualifications: AsFor 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. Plan to have SBPD officers and members of the SBFD in attendance as we have done in the past. We have always appreciated the support of city officials for this event. We will also have a public address system. • Proposed Cleanup Plan - This plan should include, but is not limited to: o Measures in place to collect and remove trash, litter and recyclables. There seems to be a glitch here in the application and I can only put the same response for this question and the next. So for this question - on Cleanup Plan - we will have trash boxes and will be renting dumpsters. Our ambassadors, staff, and volunteers will make sure that all trash is placed in dumpsters and that the area is cleaned after the event. We additionally are planning on partnering with the Office of Sustainability to offer recycling. • For Inclement Weather Plan - We plan to closely monitor the forecast during the week of the event and if the weather looks threatening, we will move Art Beat to Sunday, August 10. If unforeseen inclement weather pops up the day of the event, we will dismiss vendors early and encourage visitors to either leave the festival or take cover in the Century Center or the nearest indoor location. • 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. There seems to be a glitch here in the application and I can only put the same response for this question and the next. So for this question - on Cleanup Plan - we will have trash boxes and will be renting dumpsters. Our ambassadors, staff, and volunteers will make sure that all trash is placed in dumpsters and that the area is cleaned after the event. We additionally are planning on partnering with the Office of Sustainability to offer recycling. For Inclement Weather Plan - We plan to closely monitor the forecast during the week of the event and if the weather looks threatening, we will move Art Beat to Sunday, August 10. If unforeseen inclement weather pops up the day of the event, we will dismiss vendors early and encourage visitors to either leave the festival or take cover in the Century Center or the nearest indoor location. Proposed Lost and Found Plan - This plan should include, but is not limited to: o A description of the use of signage, announcements on public address systems or pre -event handouts. We will have two Info Booths where we will field lost items, lost children, and any other issues the public may have. We will have a PA system to make any necessary announcements. Wayfinding signage will be located throughout the event as well. 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 0 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. Section I - Mitieation of Impact 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. Section J - Insurance 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. r 1 U Section K - Indemnity & Hold Harmless Agreement • City of South Bend Special Events Committee Indemnity & Hold Harmless Agreement Date: 04/17/25 — _ Event Date: 8/09/25 Event Name: ArtBeet 2025 Organization: Downtown South Bend, Inc. Applicant (Contact) Name:Kylie Carter _—_ Applicant (Contact) Phone: 574.968.7293 Alt. Phone: 574-527-7165 — Email: kcarter@downtownsouthbend.com -------------------------------------------- --------------------------- Address: 217 S_Michigan St_ _ city/state/ZIP: South Bend, IN 46601 Event Location (Please describe): Jefferson from MILK to St. Louis; St. Louis from Jefferson to Washington; Howard Park Length of Event (Dates/Times): 8/09/25_ 11 am to 7 pm • Insurance Amount: This event is insured for no less than $700,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 in aggregate, 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:Downtown South Bend, 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. Signed on this Date: 04/ 17/25 Authorized Organizer Signature Kylie Carter - Senior Director of Marketing & Events 0 Printed Name and Title Section L - Permit & Agreement • 1. 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 comply with 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 • 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: 04/17/25 Applicant Signature: Printed Name: Ky(ie Carter tesident er SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE APPROVAL er Member ember Date Art Beat 2025 August 9 - 11 am to 7 pa STREET CLOSURES = CULINARY VILLAGES ®= BEER GARDEN = PERFORMANCE STAGES I © = INFO BOOTHS �� =FOOD TRUCKS =FIRST AID =RESTROOMS TIT COMMUNITY ART PROJECT Q = FREE PARKING SCENES SCENE B SCENE C SCENE D �'tEATIVE COMMONS I s c. �j y di lnights of - m6us all E WashlnooOSt -I N STAGES 1. MAINSTAGEWEST 2. DANCE STAGE 3. ACOUSTIC STAGE 4. MAIN STAGE EAST S. VARIETY STAGE S. STOCKROOM EAST STAGE ml d LA A` ORO® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DAM (MMMNYM 8/9/2024 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endonsement(s). PRODUCER Gibson Insurance Agency Inc 202 South Michigan St., Suite 1400 South Bend IN 46601 CONTACT Kim Parsons PHONE FA% 269-743-6670 =AX Me): 574-236-6399 nowiss: k arsons the ibsoned e.wm INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC0 INSURERA: Cincinnati Insurance Co. 10677 INSURED Downtown South Bend, Inc. DOWNSOJ� 217 S Michigan St South Bend IN 46601 INSURER B: Cincinnati Indemnity Com an 23280 INSURER C: INSURER D: INSURER E : INSURER F : COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMRER• 1RsnoIn4ro oculeinu w m000. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. 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EACH ACCIDENT S500,000 E.L. DISEASE- EA EMPLOYEEI S 500,000 (Mandatory I. If yes, aescb8e under NH) E.L. DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT S500,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below i I DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attach" If more space is raeuir ) The City of South Bend is additional insured with respect to General Liability coverage regarding events hosted by Downtown South Bend, Inc. The City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend IN 46601 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORMED REPRESENTATIVE �J%Shc7 a�lLfl!/Q7Ti;C �CilGjr ©1988.2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD