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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 102
Consent
Informati anal X
Public Hearing
Regular
October 13,2008
Regular Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST:
The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to inform the City Commission
about the Hometown Harvest Special Event.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item is to inform the City Commission about the
Hometown Harvest event and budget.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. The City Commission at the September 22,2008 meeting directed staff to proceed with
the Hometown Harvest.
. The City Commission at the August 25,2008 meeting directed staff to find a way to pay
for the Winter Springs Hometown Harvest Special Event through sponsorships and
advertising and make this event happen at no cost to the city.
· An informal Parks and Recreation Special Event Committee coordinated by Chris Carson
from Parks and Recreation has been meeting for the past month to plan and raise funds
for the 3rd Annual Winter Springs Hometown Harvest.
. As of October 1, 2008, there is a projected income of $9,200 and an expense of $9,200 to
conduct the Hometown Harvest.
. The country fun event will be held on Saturday, October 18,2008 from 5:30 pm to 9:00
pm in the street (North Tuskawilla and Blumberg Blvd.) in the Winter Springs Town
Center and is free of charge.
. The event will include the Southern Rock Band Project Bare Bonz, Mr. and Mrs. UCF,
Edge Dance Studio, Winter Springs Performing Arts, Interactive Hayride, Kids activities
including Hay Area, Chick-Fil-A Kids Zone, Pumpkin Painting, Stilt walkers, Face
Painting, Balloon Artists, Jugglers, Farmers Market, and the Sunshine Community Thrift
Store and Food Pantry would like all participants to bring non-perishable food items for
the needy.
. The event is hosted by Arnie Nussbaum and Dave and Leslie from Magic 107.7.
FUNDING:
Provided by projected income of $9,200 at no cost to the city.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Informational Only.
A TT ACHMENTS:
Attachment #1 Flyer, Information Sheet, Expenses and Revenues
COMMISSION ACTION:
WINTER SPRINGS HOMETOWN HARVEST
The City of Winter Springs invites you and your family to attend the Hometown Harvest
on Saturday, Oct. 18,2008 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the street (North Tuskawilla
and Blumberg Boulevard) of the Winter Springs Town Center. Put on your Jeans, Boots,
and Western Duds and join us for lots of Country Fun.
Park at the Winter Springs High School Parking Lot and head on over to the Town Center
for a good ole Country Time. There will be plenty to do as there will be a Hayride for
anyone whom appreciates a Night on the Town. Kids will have an opportunity to paint a
Pumpkin to take home, have their Face Painted, and enjoy lots of Popcorn and Give-a-
Ways. The very popular Kids Area returns to the Harvest as there will be obstacles of
Hay to enjoy and Interactive Games to take part in as both the Winter Springs Rotary
Club and Chic Fil A are the proud sponsors ofthese activities.
Magic 107.7 FM will be on hand to start up the music and entertainment as Morning
Show Personality, Dave Collins and Leslye Gail will introduce the Entertainment
featuring Project Bare Bonz and performances by "Miss UCF" Audra Martin and "Mr.
UCF" Alex Lord. A special group of dancers will also direct the dancing in the street
crowd through several popular steps and moves. Speaking of dancing, the Edge Dance
Studio of Lake will be presenting "Thriller". Also appearing, the Winter Springs
Performing Arts will be offering their rendition of "Alice in the Wonderland". All the
featured Entertainment will take place on the Main Stage located on Tuskawilla across
from Beefo' Brady's from 5:30 to 9:00 pm.
Grab a bite to eat and drink at any of the Town Center Restaurants and Vendors. The
Sunshine Food Pantry will be on hand to collect Non Perishable Food Items to benefit
areas of Seminole County.
There is no cost for the event so bring the whole family and enjoy the fun.
For more information, contact the City of Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Special
Event Office at (407) 327-6593 or (407) 327-6597.
Hometown Harvest Event Expenses versus Revenue
As of October 3, 2008
Expenses (As identified in Special Events Meeting):
Stage Entertainment: $ 650.00
Stage Sound/Lighting: $ 900.00
Street Entertainers: $ 1,100.00
Pumpkin Painting: $ 200.00
Tent (30' x 30'): $ 550.00
Restroom Trailer: $ 850.00
Hay (150 bails): $ 1,100.00
Decoration: $ 500.00
Police: $ 2,000.00
Public Works: $ 400.00
Light Towers (3): $ 200.00
Message Board: $ 500.00
Road Barricades: $ 250.00
Expense Total:
Projected Income:
Waste Pro:
Progress Energy:
Chamber of Commerce
Remax:
Countrywide:
Fluffy Bellus
Liberty Mutual
Dr. Gittess
Maestro's Hair Salon
Revenue Total:
$ 9,200.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
$ 200.00
$ 9,200.00