TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action to award funds from the Special Event Assistance Program to Awaken Church to cover the costs of City fees and/or resources associated with the September 21, 2019, Community Prayer Day.
Recommended Action
Consider the request made by Awaken Church for funding assistance through the Special Event Assistance Program to cover the cost of City fees and or resources associated with the September 21, 2019 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 No. 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.
Awaken Church is requesting funding assistance to cover the costs of rental fees and or City services associated with their event. This is the first request for funding made by Awaken Church. The event is scheduled to be held on September 21, 2019 on City Center Green. The estimated attendance for this event is 150-200 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.
Strategic Plan
A vibrant, desirable, and sustainable city where people are proud to live, work, and play.
Financial Impact
City Commission budgeted funds in account 001-0100-511-49-13 for Community Assistance in the current fiscal year's budget in the amount of $5,000.00, of which $500.00 is expected to be used for this event.
Procurement
Not applicable
Attachments:
1. Application for Assistance
2. Resolution 2018-R-17, Adopt...
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