HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 02 09 Regular 604 Easter Egg HuntCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 604
Consent
Informational
Public Hearing
Regular X
February 09, 2009 ~-
Special Meeting M r. / Dept.
Authorization
REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting that the City Commission
consider approval of the Winter Springs Easter Egg Hunt and expenses.
PURPOSE: This agenda item is needed for the City Commission to consider the Winter
Springs Easter Egg Hunt and expenses.
CONSIDERATIONS:
• The last 3 years the Parks and Recreation Department has worked with Radio Station
Magic 107.7 and the Covenant Community Church to conduct a large regional Easter Egg
Hunt. It has grown each year and over 10,000 parents and children attend.
• The large event provides Winter Springs residents with many free and fun activities for
their family and also attracts other families to come to Winter Springs.
• The event is scheduled from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Central
Winds Park.
• Free activities include: Egg Hunts for crawlers through 5th graders, eggs, moonwalks,
cotton candy, snow cones, games, prizes and over 18,000 Easter Eggs.
• Radio Station Magic 107.7 and the Covenant Community Church provide over 30
volunteers to set up, work and clean up the entire Easter Egg Hunt Event. They also
provide all the games (activities), free give away items and food.
Easter Egg Hunt Expenses 2009
Police Overtime (Parking, Security, Traffic) $2,700
Stage and sound $1, 800
Restroom Trailers $1,000
Train Ride $ 400
Message Board/Banner/Signs $ 200
TOTAL $6,100
Agenda Item Regular 604
February 9, 2009
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FUNDING:
Total: $6,100
$3,400 Budgeted in Acct. #7240-54800
$2,700 Police Overtime (Funds are available in the Police Budget. However, should the
need arise, funds may need to be requested later.)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Parks and Recreation Department request that the City Commission consider
approval of the Winter Springs Easter Egg Hunt and expenses.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION: