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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 01 12 Regular 601 Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce Trustee Membership PaymentCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 601 January 12, 2015 Regular Meeting Informational Consent Public Hearings Regular X KS City Manager Department REQUEST: City Manager requesting the Commission consider and provide direction on renewal of its Trustee Membership with the Oviedo - Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce. SYNOPSIS: The City's Trustee Membership with the Oviedo - Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) runs on annual basis, expiring on December 31. This agenda item is provided to seek direction from the Commission on renewal of the City's Trustee Membership with the Chamber for Calendar Year 2015. CONSIDERATIONS: Funding for the City's Trustee Membership with the Oviedo - Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce is considered on an annual basis during the City's annual budget process. Funding was appropriated for this purpose in FY 2015. However, as discussed at the FY 2015 budget workshop in July 2014, renewal and payment of the Calendar Year 2015 Trustee Membership would be considered upon expiration of the current membership; i.e., December 31, 2014. Thus, under consideration in this agenda item is the renewal of the City's Trustee membership for Calendar Year 2015. Additional Considerations: *Trustee Membership Benefits may be found on the Chamber's website at http://www.oviedowintersprings.org/join/membership-benefits/. . Pursuant to Section 106.113(2), Florida Statutes, the City's trustee membership would be paid under the condition that the Chamber shall not take any formal or Regular 601 PAGE 1 OF 2 - January 12, 2015 informal position regarding City of Winter Springs' elections including, but not limited to, taking any position to promote, support, endorse, oppose, or criticize, either verbally or in writing, any candidate running for the Winter Springs' City Commission or any Winter Springs' referendum issue. Furthermore, the Chamber would agree that the trustee membership fee paid by the City shall not be used for any election advocacy including, but not limited to, campaign contributions, election advertisements, and donations to political action Committees. FISCAL IMPACT: Chamber Trustee Membership dues are $5,000 per calendar year. Funds were appropriated in the current (FY 2015) budget for this purpose, pending Commission consideration and approval of renewal at expiration of the current (CY 2014) membership. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas /Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager recommends the Commission provide direction on the renewal of its Trustee Membership with the Oviedo - Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce for Calendar Year 2015, with any approval subject to the conditions outlined above pursuant to Section 106.113(2), Florida Statutes. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Invoice from Oviedo - Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce (1 page) Regular 601 PAGE 2 OF 2 - January 12, 2015 Oviedo- Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 621236 Oviedo, FL 32762 (407) 365 -6500 E fax: (407)650 -2712 eery ta oviedowintersprings.org City of Winter Springs Charles Lacey 1126 East State [toad 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 Invoice Invoice Date: 112115 Invoice Number: 2226 Thank you for your partnership with the Oviedo - Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce! We're excited about all the new opportunities we can offer to you. These include: Job Postings, Hot Deals and Event Postings, all which are shared on our Facebook, Twitter and our new My Chamber App for maximum exposure! Also, don't miss out on all the valuable educational, networking and promotional opportunities that are included with your chamber investment. This includes up to a $150 discount on events such as Taste of Oviedo, BBQ Blowout, Winter Springs Festival of the Arts and more! Torras Due Date Due on receipt 112115 Login to your Member Center to pay online. 1. Go to and enter your login and password." " 2. Pay online, check out your additional Member Benefits, update your member page and contact information. Thank you for your support of the Oviedo- Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce Please return this portion with your payment. Member Name: City of Winter Springs Payment Amount: $ Payment Method: 11 Check # Credit Card Make all checks payable to Oviedo- Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce or enter credit card information below. Enter Credit Card Billing Address (inc. zip code) Address City /State/Zip Credit Card #: Exp. Date: CVV Code (3 digits on back of card) Name on Card: Signature: Invoice #: 2226