rG O ~ ~ ~ N C `~ ~n ~ "' ~ o w r ~ W m b ~o ~ N ~ R. ~~n rom J rn O ao N mpri~ O M rrFr (] Y• warn ~r ~ a ~~~~ m 0.1~ Consider- and discuss Kerr County participation in activities of the Kerr County Fair- Rssociation. (County .judge) Informational. Official Cour-t Transcript on record. COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND FIVE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. MADE BY: Robert A Denson OFFICE: County_,Jud˘e MEETING DATE: Ausrust 10. 1998 TIME PREFERRED: SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) Consider and discuss Ken County_participation in activities of the Ken.: County Fair Association. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: County Judge Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Govemm~ent Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: All Agenda Requests will be screened by the Coumy Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards you request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda 5:00 P.M. previous Monday. Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court. Kerr County Fair Association ~ ~~' PO Box 8~Q ' ' Kerrville, Tx. 780$8 kcfa@ktc, com The Kerr County Fair Association cordially invites you to participate in the 1998 Kerr County Fair Pazade. This yeazs events will take place the second weekend in October with the pazade set for Saturday October 10,1998. The KCFA rules are accompanied with this letter. Also included with the entry form is a release, waiver of liability and covenant not to sue. Please read them carefully and then indicate your pazticipation by returning the entry with all the requested information. DEADLINE FOR ALL ENTRIES TS SEPTEMBER 1. All pazade participants will receive further information as to route, map, your position in the pazade, etc., by September 30. Pazade Line-up will start at 8:00, and step-off will be at 10:00. judging will take place at 9:00. Awazds will be given to outstanding entries in all categories. Pazade participants will be given complimentary gate passes to the Fair Grounds. Please note on your entry form the number of passes required. (Please, pazade participants ONL1~ We would like to thank you for your pazticipation in the past and for your help in making our pazade a success. If this is your first yeaz to be with us, we say "WELCOME". We hope everyone has a very memorable time. We look forwazd to seeing you October 10. Vivian Jones Pazade Coordinator C~ Catch us on the World Wide Web at http://www.ktc.com/personaUkcfa This yeaz will be eventful and exciting we hope that you will make us a part of your October planning. Kerr County Fair Association Parade Rules 1. Pazade will step off promptly at 10:00 a.m., rain or shine. (Bring rain geaz or plastic covering if needed.) 2. Lineup will begin at 8:00 a.m.; judging will take place at 9:00 a.m. 3. Final deadline for entries in the pazade will be September 1,1998. 4. Judging will be by a point system involving general appearance, artistry, originality, animation and costuming. 5. Holders of political office aze welcome. However, no political candidate Homing for office may enter the pazade and no campai˘ning_of any kind, by any parade participant will be permitted (distributing cazds, banners requesting votes, etc.) 6. A licensed driver must drive autos and large vehicles. Small vehicles (mini-bikes, small tractors, etc.) must be operated by a person age 12 or older. 7. Drivers or participants during the parade may consume no alcoholic beverages. 8. The KCFA assumes no responsibility for accidents or loss of any kind. 9. No articles whatsoever (gum, candy, flyers, etc.) may be thrown, handed or passed from any float or vehicle. This is a safety rule. 10. All bands shall be uniformly dressed and accompanied by an adult leader. High School Bands who participate aze invited and encouraged to bring their Junior High Bands either to march with them or as a separate unit. Please indicate number of units on the return entry form. Leader's name must be submitted with acceptance. 11. When disbanding, units shall not block flow of traffic for participants behind them. Pazade officials shall direct the disbanding. 12. Each youth group shall be represented by an adult supervisor who shall be responsible for his/her group following all parade rules. Adult groups shall name a contact person. Names of supervisor or contact person must be submitted with acceptance. 13. Exceptions to these rules may be made only with the approval of the parade committee of the KCFA. 14. The Kerr County Fair Association is very proud of its reputation for quality and family oriented entertainment, therefore, the Pazade Committee retains the right to refuse entry of float, unit or individual not conforming to the high standards of the KCFA. Failure to comply with the parade rules may result in removal from the pazade formation and will affect future invitations. 1998 Kerr County Fair Association Parade Application Date: Saturday, October 10,1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Name of Or anization: Contact Persons Name: Address: Ci /State/Zi Tele hone: da (evng.) Type of Entry (please check one) Float Horse Band Color Guazd Drill Team Caz Club Shriners Other describe below Space required for entry: Category of Entry (please check one) Local anization Local Commercial Local Non-Commercial Local Festivals & Fairs Viaitin anization Visitin Commercial Visitin Non-Commercial Visitin Festivals & Fairs School anizations Individual Entries Mili Mounted Grou s Caz & Truck Club Marchin School Bands Marchin Unit Political P Candidate Comments for the Parade Announcers Please print/type description of entry. Please include names of participants who will be riding on the entry (use sepazate sheet if necessary): Number of Parade Participants: Hold Harmless Agreement The undersigned agrees to participate in the 1998 Kerr County Fair Association Pazade to be held October 10,1998 in Kemille, Texas. We agree to cooperate in every way possible and to abide by the established rules in order to insure the safety and success of the pazade. 'The 1998 KCFA Members shall not be responsible and/or held liable for the property of pazticipants hom theft, damage by fire, water, accidents and/or other causes of injuries. It is hereby understood and agreed that the above organization, business corporation, and/or individual(s) shall not hold the officers, members, agents, volunteers and/or employees of KCFA, and/or Sponsors of the event responsible for any and all liability, suit, destruction, injury, and/or claims caused by them, their volunteers and/or to volunteers, participants and/or spectators. Signature• Date• Return Application to: KCFA Parade Attn.: Vivian Jones PO Box 842 Kerrville, TX 78029-0842 DEADLINE FOR PARADE APPLICATION IS SEPTEMBER 1,1998.