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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 302
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INFORMATIONAL X
PUBLIC HEARING
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November 28, 2005 MGR r fDEPT .:J/ r:!t
Meeting Authorization
REQUEST: The Fire Department requests that the City Commission review The City of
Winter Springs participation in the "Gifts for the Gulf' program to be held from
November 21 through December 9, 2005.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to assure that the City Commission is informed of all
the pertinent details regarding this activity.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. Seminole County Government, the seven cities, Chamber of Commerce, Seminole
County School Board and area church and business groups have joined together to bring
holiday cheer to the residents of Pass Christian, Mississippi.
. Hurricane Katrina destroyed eighty-percent of the small coastal city. Through a multi-
jurisdictional coalition, many county and city employees have personally seen the
devastation and visited the city to assist with the on-going recovery efforts. Many
residents, hoping to rebuild their homes and lives in Pass Christian are now moving into
"tent villages" with little to no personal belongings.
. After assessing the needs of the community, a holiday drive titled "Gifts for the Gulf' has
been organized to help gather donations in hopes of bringing some relief to these
residents. The DuPont Company is providing semi trucks to transport all of the donated
items to Pass Christian just in time for the holidays.
_ November 28,2005
Informational Agenda Item 302
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. The general public is invited to drop off donations at any fire station located in Seminole
County from November 21 to December 9,2005.
. Residents are in need of all the basic living essentials, however, the specific items
requested are:
. . New, unwrapped toys, bikes, games, puzzles, books, crosswords
. . Toiletries (especially gift sets), cologne, perfume, shower caddies
. . New (any size), shoes, pajamas, slippers, robes, hats
. . New socks and underwear
. . Sheets, pillows, towels, shower curtains and other linen
.. . Blankets and sleeping bags
. . Battery operated portable lights and alarm clocks
. . New Child/Infant car seats
. . Folding Chairs, card tables and door mats
. . Non-perishable food and coolers
.. . First aid kits and bug spray
. . Luggage and area rugs
. . Eating utensils and food storage containers
FUNDING:
No additional funding is required for this activity.
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational purposes only, however we encourage employees and citizens to drop-off
the listed items at any Fire Station including Winter Springs City Hall until December 9,2005.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - "Gifts for the Gulf Flyer"
COMMISSION ACTION:
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