HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 02 11 Informational 102 Celebration Of Spring Date Change to March 30, 2008COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 102
Consent
Informational X
Public Hearing
Regular
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February 11, 200E
Regular Meeting Mgr. / Dept.
Authorization
REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to inform the City Commission
that the date of the Celebration of Spring is changed from March 16, 2008 to
March 30, 2008.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to inform the City Commission about the date
change of the Celebration of Spring at Central Winds Park from March 16,
2008 to March 30, 2008.
CONSIDERATIONS:
• The Parks and Recreation Department schedules several special events throughout the
year. The department wishes to inform the City Commission as soon as possible
regarding any date changes.
• The Parks and Recreation Department informed the City Commission that Celebration of
Spring would be on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at the January 14, 2008 City Commission
Meeting.
• Parks and Recreation has changed the date to Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Central Winds
Park due to an Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra scheduling conflict.
• Parks and Recreation has made the appropriate date change notifications.
• The program and times are the same:
Celebration of Spring at Central Winds Park
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Instrument Petting Zoo)
6:00 PM (Concert)
8:00 PM (Fireworks)
Featuring the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Free Event
Agenda Item Informational 102
February 11, 2008
Page 2
FUNDING:
Budgeted Programs and Special Events, Account #7240-54800.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Informational Only.
ATTACHMENTS:
# 1 Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Letter
COMMISSION ACTION:
ATTACHMENT 1
ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Chuck Pula
City of Winter Springs Director of Parks and Recreation
Central Winds Park
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Dear Chuck:
I am writing regarding the reasons for the Orlando Philharmonic's desire to change the 2008 Spring
Festival Concert to March 30, 2008
Originally the Philharmonic's calendar called for the date of the event to be March 16, 2008. The current
President of the Orlando Philharmonic's Board of Directors, Carol Conner of Miller, Sellen, Connor &
Walsh is also an influential member of the First United Methodist Church of Downtown Orlando has
required that members of the Philharmonic be available to perform for a special celebration scheduled to
take place at the church on March 16. Ms. Connor was also key to the successful negotiations that took
place between the church and the City of Orlando to allow the city to continue its plan to construct a new
performing arts center on a portion of church property. In short, with the best interests of all concerned I
requested that Winter Springs Parks and Recreation select an alternate date for their spring concert
celebration. After exploring many different possibilities, March 30 stood out as the best alternate date
for the event.
On behalf of the Orlando Philharmonic's board, musicians, volunteers and staff I thank you for the
extraordinary levels of flexibility and cooperation you have offered to our organization.
Sincerely,
Mark Fischer
General Manager & Principal Horn
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
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