Community Promotion & Tourism

Lorraine G. Gerhardt Community Room

Agenda — 15 items

1. 1.0 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. 2.0 Roll Call
3. 3.0 Public Participation
4. 4.0 Approval of Minutes approved
5. 5.0 Unfinished Business
6. 6 Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lombard Lilac Parade Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Lilac Festival Parade Committee in the amount of $25,000, plus the cost of Village services from Hotel/Motel funds for the Lombard Lilac Parade. The grant funds support all expenses of the parade, honorariums paid to participants, advertising, and recognition expenses. The parade will take place on May 17, 2026. 260011 recommended to the Board of Trustees for approval
7. 7 Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lilac Sale Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Garden Club in the amount of $2,000 from Hotel/Motel funds to cover the cost of the purchase of lilacs and associated items such as pots, potting soil, labels, and containers. The event will take place May 7, 2026. 260012 recommended to the Board of Trustees for approval
8. 8 Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lilac Princess Program Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Junior Women's Club in the amount of $7,500 from Hotel/Motel funds to cover the cost of scholarships awarded to Lilac Court Members. The program begins in March and runs through June 24, 2026. (DISTRICTS - ALL) 260013 continued
9. 9 Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $6,500 from Hotel/Motel funds to cover the cost of Village services (Public Works, Police, Fire). The fair is scheduled for May 3, 2026. 260014 recommended to the Board of Trustees for approval
10. 10 Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lombard Farmers Market Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $3,300 from Hotel/Motel funds for the 2026 Farmers Market. The grant funds will be used to support the costs of overtime for Public Works to place barricades to block access to South Park as well as advertising costs. The Farmer's Market will run from May 19, 2026 through October 6, 2026. 260015 recommended to the Board of Trustees for approval
11. 11 Local Tourism Grant Application 2026 - Lombard Outdoor Vintage Days Recommendation from the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee to approve a grant request from the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $1,000 from Hotel/Motel funds for the 2026 Lombard Outdoor Vintage Days event to cover the cost of Village services. The event will take place on March 29, June 28, and September 27, 2026. 260016 recommended to the Board of Trustees for approval
12. 6.0 New Business
13. 7.0 Other Business
14. 8.0 Information Only
15. 9.0 Adjournment approved