THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING TAKING PLACE AND THEREFORE WAS NOT TAKEN UP FOR A FORMAL APPROVAL.
THE ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA ON THE BOARD FLOOR DURING THE SPECIAL MEETING ON MAY 14, 2026.
Title
Special Event Permit to Celebrate Jordanian Independence Day (300 people)
History
The Consulate of Jordan is requesting approval of a Special Event Permit to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Jordanian Independence Day on Sunday, May 24, at 15555 S. Harlem Avenue, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The subject site was previously developed and is currently vacant.
The attached site plan includes the following assumptions and features:
- 300 people
- 100 parking spaces, minimum
- Avoid grassy and standing water areas
- 30 SF/person for picnic space = 9,000 SF picnic area
- Three 12’x12’ tents
- Jersey barriers - Village-supplied
- Fencing
- Sweets Food Truck
- Generator area
- Controlled entrance
- “No Parking” Signs (along driveway to the east of the event) - Village-supplied
- “Customer Parking Only” Signs (south side of Wheeler) - Village-supplied
- Litter cleanup before (recommended) and after (required) event
Financial Impact
Organizers will be subject to all permits, staffing and rental fees applicable to the production of this event.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve permitting the Consulate of Jordan to host an Independence Day Celebration contingent upon meeting all the Village’s permitting requirements, payment of fees and inspections;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute a security agreement subject to Village Attorney review.