Number
030190
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. PRATT AND HINES
Title
Resolution authorizing the Department of Neighborhood Services to suspend enforcement of zoning code provisions that are not health or safety-related from August 22 through September 2, 2003.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Neighborhood Services to suspend enforcement of zoning code provisions that are not health or safety-related from August 22 through September 2, 2003. This period includes the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, which is expected to bring over 300,000 visitors to Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, The 100th anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company will be officially celebrated in Milwaukee from August 28 through August 30, 2003, with additional festivities in the days before and following this celebration; and
Whereas, The Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary celebration is an extraordinary and unprecedented event, with upwards of 300,000 visitors expected to come to Milwaukee; and
Whereas, The Harley-Davidson Motor Company has played an important role in the industrial development of Milwaukee over the past century; and
Whereas, The Harley-Davidson Motor Company continues to be a Fortune 500 company headquartered in the city of Milwaukee with major research, development and manufacturing operations in the Milwaukee area; and
Whereas, The Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary celebration will bring substantial business to Milwaukee hotels, restaurants, taverns, entertainment venues, retail stores and many other establishments, thereby contributing to the economic development of the community; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee supports the Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary celebration and desires to make the visit to Milwaukee as pleasant as possible for all who attend this event; and
Whereas, Because of the scale and nature of this event, the Department of Neighborhood Ser...
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