TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Heather Faust, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk
TITLE: Presentation of Check for Donation of $8,534.32 From the Kiwanis Club of North Port for the Purchase and Installation of Display Exhibits and Associated Materials for a Storybook Stroll at Pine Park, Located at 4556 McKibben Drive, North Port, Florida, 34287. To be Presented to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Present Check.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Present Check.
Option 2: Do not present Check.
Background Information
During the City Commission Regular Meeting held on September 8, 2026, the Commission approved accepting the donation of $8.534.32 from the Kiwanis Club of North Port for the purchase and installation of display exhibits and associated materials for a Storybook Stroll at Pine Park, located at 4556 McKibben Drive, North Port, Florida, 34287.
The Kiwanis Club of North Port is a 501c (3) non-profit organization that has served the community and the children of North Port since 1972. The Kiwanis Club of North Port has a long history of supporting youth-focused projects and has expressed strong interest in contributing amenities that promote reading and outdoor exploration. Kiwanis Club of North Port approached the City with an offer to fund the purchase of the display exhibits and accompanying materials for a Storybook Stroll at Pine Park.
A Storybook Stroll is an outdoor literacy feature in which pages of a children’s book are displayed sequentially along a walking path, encouraging families to enjoy reading together while being active outdoors. The longevity of Storybook Stroll displays average 5 to 7 years, while story inserts require more frequent replacement. Pine Park was selected as the preferred location due to its accessibility, family-oriented environment, and suitability for a walking-path-based amenity. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department will oversee the purchase, installation and routine maintenance to ensure the displays remain in good condition for ongoing public use with books rotated periodically to keep the experience engaging.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Not applicable.
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
Prepared by: Matthew Powell, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Department Director: Heather Faust, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk