TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Award of Funds in the Amount of $74.55 from the Special Event Assistance Program to Brandi Bond to Cover the Costs of City Fees and/or Resources Associated with the October 30, 2021, Trunk or Treat Event.
Recommended Action
Consider the request made by Brandi Bond for funding assistance through the Special Event Assistance Program to cover the cost of City fees and/or resources associated with the October 30, 2021, Trunk or Treat Event.
Background Information
The Special Event Assistance Program Guidelines and application were informally adopted by City Commission on November 25, 2013, and formally adopted by Commission on September 11, 2018, by Resolution 2018-R-17. The intent of the program is to encourage cultural, educational, environmental and recreational activities in the City and to help provide recovery of costs associated with City services and resources that are needed with a special event.
In accordance with the completed Special Event Assistance application received on October 15, 2021, Brandi Bond is requesting funding assistance to cover the costs of fees and/or City services associated with the Trunk or Treat Event. The Event was held on October 30, 2021. The estimated attendance for this event is over 100 per the application submitted. Based on this expected attendance and in accordance with the Special Events Assistance Program Guidelines on page 2, the applicant is eligible for funding up to $500.00. The total cost for the City fee and resources associated with this Event is $74.55 (rental of the City Center Front Green).
Strategic Plan
Efficient and Effective Government - Develop and promote City governance that fosters trust and utilizes departmental strengths and innovative philosophies to facilitate effective and efficient provision of all City services.
Financial Impact
Funding in the amount of $5,000.00 is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, account no. 001-0100-511-49-13 for Community Assistance. The request for funding assistance in the amount of $74.55, if approved by Commission, will result in a remaining balance of $4,406.39.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Application for Assistance
2. Facility Rental Receipt
3. Resolution 2018-R-17
Prepared by: Tricia Wisner, Assistant Director
Department Director: Sandy Pfundheller, Director