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 the Kiwanis to cover the cost of City fees and or resources associated with the June 15, 2019, Children's Fishing Tournament and Clinic.
Recommended Action
Consider the request made by the Kiwanis for funding assistance through the Special Event Assistance Program to cover the cost of City fees and or resources associated with the June 15, 2019, Children's Fishing Tournament and Clinic.
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.
The Kiwanis is requesting funding assistance in the amount of $600.00 to cover the costs of fees and or City services associated with their event. This is the second request for funding made by the Kiwanis. The event is scheduled to be held on June 15, 2019 at the McKibben Park. The estimated attendance for this event is 300 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. Applicatio...
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