TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Jonathan R. Lewis, ICMA-CM, City Manager
TITLE: Proclamation for Play Day in North Port, Florida
Recommended Action
City Commission proclaim September 21, 2016 as Play Day in the City of North Port, Florida. Sandy Pfundheller and Robin Carmichael will be accepting the Proclamation.
Background Information
Playful City USA is a national recognition program honoring cities and towns that are making their cities more playable and taking action to ensure that children in their communities get the balanced and active play they need to thrive. To be honored as a Playful City USA designation, communities must demonstrate a commitment to play by promoting family-friendly, kid-friendly environments that promote play everywhere; building and maintaining parks and playgrounds; engaging citizens in parks and recreation initiatives; leveraging community partnerships; and financially funding new and existing parks and play spaces.
In 2016, the City of North Port was one of 257 cities nationwide recognized as a “Playful City USA” and has received this honor for seven consecutive years. The City’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board along with staff from the Parks and Recreation Division are tasked with developing recommendations to meet Playful City initiatives.
Strategic Plan
Financially Responsible City Providing Quality Municipal Services
Financial Impact
N/A
Procurement
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Attachments:
1. Play Day Proclamation
2. Playful City USA 2016 Notification
3. Playful City USA 2016 Recognition Certificate
4. Ordinance No. 2014-14
Prepared by: Sandy Pfundheller
Department Director: Robin Carmichael