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    Special Events Committee

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    Special events are public or private gatherings that feature one or more of the following conditions.

    • 500 or more participants
    • an impact to city streets, public rights of way or public parking
    • a need for city support services such as police, traffic or fire assistance

    Event organizers can submit a special event application of intent. The Special Events Committee determines event conditions and fees, and may even determine that a special event permit is not necessary. You may need to fill out other forms below. 

    Special Events Application and Process

    To obtain approval for a special event, download the special events application of intent and submit it to the Special Events Committee.

    These forms may help you:

    • Special Events Manual
    • Application of Intent
    • Process Overview
    • Application of Intent Checklist
    • Insurance - Attachment B Requirements
    • Insurance - Certificate of Insurance Tracking 
    • Hold Harmless, Indemnification, and Insurance 
    • Right of Way Billing
    • Right of Way Street Use Permit Information
    • Right of Way Street Use Application
    • Temporary Food Application
    • Plumbing & Electrical
    • Temporary Special Event License Application
    • Park Event Map
    • Downtown Park Map
    • Park Reservation Request Form
    • Post-Event Evaluation
    • State Department of Ecology Recycling
    • Banner Installation Application


    The Special Events Committee is appointed by the City Council to:

    • Interpret and administer the Special Events Code;
    • Establish event conditions and fees;
    • Set event times, places and conditions designed to help ensure safe, quality events; and
    • Approve issuance of event permits.

    In 1994, Bellevue adopted a special events policy, which recognized the substantial community benefits that result from special events and the need to ensure the safe and efficient operation of these events. These events provide family activities and funding for the community’s nonprofit agencies as well as cultural enrichment, economic vitality and community pride. 

    Special Events Committee Minutes and Agendas 

    Special Events Committee Members

    Parks & Community Services - Lead Department

    • Susan Freeburg, Chair - sfreeburg@bellevuewa.gov 
    • Chad Charbonneau - CCharbonneau@bellevuewa.gov

    Fire Department

    • Mark H. Anderson - mhanderson@bellevuewa.gov
    • Jacob Branstetter - JBranstett@bellevuewa.gov

    Police Department

    • Sgt. Michael Shovlin - mshovlin@bellevuewa.gov 
    • Landon Barnwell - LBarnwell@bellevuewa.gov

    Transportation Department

    • Rick Logwood - RLogwood@bellevuewa.gov
    • Casiano Atienza - CAtienza@bellevuewa.gov

    Development Services

    • Reilly Pittman - rpittman@bellevuewa.gov

    Utilities Department

    • Erin Hislop - ehislop@bellevuewa.gov 

    King County Metro Transit

    • Jonathan Rose - jrose@kingcounty.gov

    Community Representative - East Bellevue

    • Neal Christiansen - neochristi@hotmail.com

    Community Representative - Downtown

    • Laurie Scott - lauriescott7@gmail.com

    Business Representative - Downtown

    • Mike Ogliore - mike@bellevuedowntown.com

    Business Representative - West Bellevue

    • Vacant

    Business Representative - East Bellevue

    • (Ms.) Roz Liming - rliming@roireit.net

    Special Event Promoter, Position 1

    • Vacant

    Staff Support

    • Imane Elmesbahi - IElmesbahi@bellevuewa.gov

    Bellevue College

    • Eric Peterson -  425-564-5157
    • Than Ha - 425-564-3310 

    POSITIONS NOT CURRENTLY REPRESENTED:

    • Community Representative - West Bellevue
    • Community Representative - South Bellevue
    • Business Representative - South (South of I-90)
    • Event Coordinator - Private

    Meetings

    Unless noted otherwise, the Special Events Committee meets the second Thursday of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at City Hall. Check the agenda or display board for the meeting room. The meeting site is wheelchair-accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request. Please call in 48 hours in advance: 425-452-5262 (Voice).

    Joining the Committee

    Complete the application and send it to the address included in the application.

    Make your event Zero Waste

    Zero Waste Public Event Guide

    Zero Waste Public Event Guide

    Follow this guide to avoid unnecessary waste at your event, and set up recycling and composting at your event.

    View Guide

    Parks & Community Services

    Susan Freeburg
    Community Services Supervisor 

     
    Telephone
    425-452-4278
    Email
    sfreeburg@bellevuewa.gov
    Application of Intent
    Download a copy of the Special Event Application of Intent.
    Click here to download

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