Submitted By: John Spencer
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Presentation By: John Spencer
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Department: Recreation and Parks
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Budget Resolution 2025-119 amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to appropriate two donations for the development of current and future exhibits at the Discovery Center in the amount of $15,000
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Fiscally Sustainable
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The Discovery Science & Outdoor Center Foundation, Inc. of Ocala, Florida (Discovery Foundation) aids in the success of the City of Ocala's Discovery Center through fundraising efforts that support programming, exhibits, building renovations, and expansion.
The Ocala Rotary Foundation Inc. of Ocala, Florida (Ocala Rotary) focuses on projects that benefit the local community and support other Rotary International global initiatives.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
? The Discovery Foundation has committed to providing $11,000 in sponsorship funding from the proceeds of their fundraising efforts.
? The Ocala Rotary has committed to providing $4,000 in sponsorship funding from the proceeds of their fundraising efforts.
? Public-private partnerships provide a shared investment in community resources that benefit the City of Ocala residents.
? The funds will be used for the current and future Discovery Center exhibits, including the new freshwater fish tank.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Discovery Center exhibit sponsorship is $15,000 and will be applied to revenue account 001-347-000-000-02-24450 and expense account 001-021-151-575-57-44010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
* Adopt with Changes
* Table
* Deny
BUDGET RESOLUTION 2025-119
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE TWO DONATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE EXHIBITS AT THE DISCOVERY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000
WHEREAS, the City of Ocala, through its Recreation and P...
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