TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Event Agreement Between the Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc. and the City of North Port, Florida, for a Marriage Vow Renewal Event at the Garden of the Five Senses Located at 4299 Pan American Boulevard.
Recommended Action
Approve Event Agreement between Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc. and the City of North Port, Florida, for a Marriage Vow Renewal Event at the Garden of the Five Senses located at 4299 Pan American Boulevard.
Background Information
The Marriage Vow Renewal Event (Say I Do Again) was first held in 2022 at the North Port Garden of the Five Senses with 63 total couples registered. Event registration was $15 per couple, and included a group toast, gift bag, prizes, renewal certificate, and a professional photograph. In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, event revenue was distributed evenly between the City and Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc. after the City first reimbursed itself for all verified expenses related to the event, and then reimbursed Kiwanis for all verified expenses related to the event.
The initial Agreement that was approved at the March 23, 2021, City Commission Regular Meeting for the Marriage Vow Renewal Event has expired. As such, an updated agreement is being presented to the Commission for their consideration. The Fiscal Year 2023 event is scheduled to be held at the Garden of the Five Senses on February 12, 2023. After review, minor changes have been incorporated into the new Agreement including a reduction from two (2) ceremonies to one (1), with an automatic renewal for future event dates, not to exceed three renewal terms
The Event Agreement between Kiwanis Club of North Port, Inc. and the City of North Port, Florida, for a Marriage Vow Renewal Event at the Garden of the Five Senses located at 4299 Pan American Boulevard has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally...
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