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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESFaNTED October ~. 1936
86-219 ADOPTED October 8. 19~6
AUTHORIZING A PARADE, APPROVING AN ADMISSION FEE AND WAIVING
THE VENDORS FEE FOR THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY BALLS BLUFF
RE-ENACTMENT
WHEP~S, Council Resolution No. 86-63 authorized use of Ida Lee Park
on October 17-19, 1986, by the Loudoun Restoration and Preservation Society
(LRPS) for a parade and living history encampment to con~amorate the 125th
anniversary of the Battle of Balls Bluff; and
WI~S, this resolution provided for Council approval of the parade
route; and
WIIERF~S, the LRPS has proposed an admission fee of $3.00 to the re-
enactment on Saturday, October 18, 1986, with the proceeds intended to be
added to the LRPS Balls Bluff Fund for historical interpretation of the
Balls Bluff Battlefield Park; and
WHEREAS, vendors known as "sutlers" who sell authentic Civil. War
paraphernalia are a part of the re-enactment; and
WqtEREAS, adequate preparations and safety precautions have been
planned to ensure a safe and enjoyable event; and
WHEREAS, this re-enactment and encampment will generate public
recognition for the Balls Bluff Battlefield Park and promote tourism within
our community:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The Town Manager and Chief of Police are authorized to
approve a parade permit for the 14th Tennessee Infantry to be held on
October 18, 1986, beginning at 11:00 a.m. and running along King Street
from Catoctin Circle to the Ida Lee Park entrance.
BALLS BLUFF RE-ENACTMENT
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SECTION II. The Council hereby approves collection by the Loudoun
Restoration and Preservation Society of an admission fee of $3.00 per adult
and $1.00 for ages 6-12, for the re-enactment on Saturday, October 18, 1986
at Ida Lee Park, with proceeds to be added to the LRPS Balls Bluff Fund for
historical interpretation of the Balls Bluff Battlefield Park.
SECTION III. The license and fee requirements of Section 17-68 of
the Leesburg Town Code for peddler and itinerant vendors are waived for
peddlers and vendors approved by the LRPS Balls Bluff Committee for the
re-enactment scheduled for October 18, 1986.
PASSED this 8th day of
ATTEST:
Clerk of ~ncil
October , 1986.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg