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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 505
Consent
Informational
Public Hearing
Regular X
November 28, 2005
Regular Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST:
The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting City Commission
direction on conducting the Winter Springs Celebration of Freedom on
July 3rd or on July 4th 2006.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item is to receive City Commission direction on the
date to conduct the 2006 Celebration of Freedom.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. The Winter Springs Celebration of Freedom was celebrated on July 3, 2005 and was a
very successful event.
. The Winter Springs Celebration of Freedom has been celebrated on July 4 since it began
in 1999.
. The City of Altamonte Springs is planning the Red, Hot, and Boom July 3rd event for
2006.
. The City of Sanford, Orlando, and other entities will celebrate on July 4, 2006.
Regular Agenda Item 505
November 28, 2005
Page 2
MOVING CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM TO JULY 3RD
Advantages
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We have July 4th as a rain date
(entertainment & fireworks).
We have better TV, radio
and press coverage because
only Altamonte Springs
is celebrating on this day.
We are able to obtain more readily
fireworks, entertainment, vendors
and sponsors because there is only
one other venue on this date.
(Navy Band again).
We are able to reduce holiday
pay, staffing expense (police & fire
support).
The public can enjoy the event
and spend July 4th with family
and friends or go to another event.
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FUNDING: Budgeted $ 85,000
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Disadvantages
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The celebration will not be
conducted on the traditional
July 4th date.
Because Monday is a work
day most families will not
arrive until 6:00 PM or later.
There will be a smaller early
crowd and more traffic in the
evenmg.
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The Parks and Recreation Department recommends that the City Commission give direction on
the date of the Celebration of Freedom for 2006.
A TT ACHMENTS:
COMMISSION ACTION: