TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Accepting a 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.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Accept a donation of $8,534.32 from the Kiwanis Club of North Port for the purchase and installation of display exhibits and associated materials to support a Storybook Stroll at Pine Park, located at 4556 McKibben Drive, North Port, Florida, 34287.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Accept a donation of $8,534.32 from the Kiwanis Club of North Port for the purchase and installation of display exhibits and associated materials to support a Storybook Stroll at Pine Park, located at 4556 McKibben Drive, North Port, Florida, 34287.
* Pros:
o Enhances Pine Park with an educational and family-friendly amenity at no cost to the City.
o Strengthens community partnerships and supports collaboration with local organizations.
o Supports literacy, outdoor recreation, and engagement for children and families.
o Contributes to the Strategic Plan focus on Quality of Life.
* Cons:
o Staff time will be required for coordination, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the displays.
o Future repair/replacement costs will fall to the City.
Option 2: Do not accept a donation of $8,534.32 from the Kiwanis Club of North Port for the purchase and installation of display exhibits and associated materials to support a Storybook Stroll at Pine Park, located at 4556 McKibben Drive, North Port, Florida, 34287.
* Pros:
o No additional long-term maintenance or operational responsibility for the Parks & Recreation Department.
o Avoids adding new responsibilities for staff.
* Cons:
o Missed opportunity to add an educational, low-cost amenity to Pine P...
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