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This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation and Procurement commissioners to continue a multi-year agreement with German American Marketing, Inc. to operate and manage the seasonal Christmas Village at LOVE Park and other possible City-owned locations through December 31, 2030. The agreement requires the operator to manage vendors, staffing, marketing, maintenance, and event operations, and to pay specified fees and meet participation goals for minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Procurement, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), to enter into a multi-year Concession Agreement with German American Marketing, Inc. d/b/a CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA, for the operation and management of a seasonal Christmas Village for the City of Philadelphia at LOVE Park and other potential City owned areas.