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PROVISIONAL APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH THE CHOSEN FEW LLC TO HOLD THE ANNUAL CHOSEN FEW OLD SCHOOL REUNION PICNIC IN JACKSON PARK
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
Pursuant to Chapter VII, Section C.3.c of the Code of the Chicago Park District, it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners review and make a determination of provisional approval or denial for special event permit applications with an attendance of 10,000 or more per day. It is also recommended that the General Superintendent and CEO or their designee enter into a multi-year permit agreement with The Chosen Few LLC to hold the Annual Chosen Old School Reunion Picnic ("Chosen Few") in Jackson Park.
II. Information
Parties: The Chosen Few LLC
4957 S. Woodlawn Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60615
Contract Type: Multi-year festival permit agreement
Contract Term: Three (3) years with two (2) additional one (1) year periods extension option
Contract Fees Permit Fee of:
2025 - $23,929
2026 - $24,408
2027 - $24,896
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Agreement. Authorize the General Superintendent to execute the Agreement and the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the Agreement and keep an original copy of the Agreement on file.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Operating
Fiscal Year: 2025-2027
Source of Funds: 001.9310.9310.423005.00001.01.01.00001
IV. Explanation
The Chosen Few Old School Reunion Picnic has been taking place in Chicago for over thirty years. It consists of a group of popular DJs from Chicago's South Side. These DJs and producers in Chicago created the sound that became known as House Music.
Drawing attendance of approximately 25,000 for this one-day event. The Chosen Few LLC have committed to continuing to give back in-kind...
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