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An Ordinance amending Article XV, Section 2-205(5) of the Code of Ordinances, related to the Picnic with the Pops Commission, to: remove the words “the first” with reference to the 20 percent of the net profits to be given to the Lexington Philharmonic; to provide for the support of music related activities and organizations in Fayette County; to clarify that improvements can be made to the venue where Picnic with the Pops is held; and make other corresponding changes. [Council Office, Hall]
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WHEREAS, the Picnic With the Pops Commission of the Lexington-Fayette County Government (“Commission”) serves as a vehicle to conduct and promote outdoor musical concerts utilizing the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, upon reviewing Article XV of the Code of Ordinances, the Commission voted unanimously to make changes to Section 2-205(5) to more accurately describe how the Commission May use the proceeds of Picnic with the Pops performances; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to amend the Code of Ordinances to reflect the approved changes.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That Section 2-205(5) of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Code of Ordinances be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2-205(5). - Powers and duties.
The commission created by this Article shall, as permitted by law:
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(5) Collect and hold the proceeds of "Picnic With the Pops" performances, with any proceeds to be used as follows:
twenty percent (20%) of the net profits to be given to the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra in addition to their usual performance fee; support of music-related activities and organizations in Fayette County; improvements to the venue where the “Picnic with the Pops” performances are held; and future performances;
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Section 2 - That this Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLISHED:
0933-24:ANB:4889-0763-1075, v. 1