HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 04 10 Regular Item 303 Chamber of Commerce
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 303
Consent
Informational
Public Hearing
Regular X
April 10, 2006
Regular Meeting
MGR /DEPT.
Authorization
REQUEST:
City Manager requesting clarification from the City Commission in regards
to City funding for the proposed Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce and
to authorize a supplemental appropriation in the appropriate amount.
PURPOSE:
To obtain clarification from the City Commission in regards to City funding for
the proposed Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce and to authorize a
supplemental appropriation in the appropriate amount.
CONSIDERATIONS:
On March 27, 2006 the Commission heard a presentation from the Winter Springs Chamber
Task Force. During its presentation, the task force requested a financial investment from the
City. In order for staff to accurately execute the desire of the Commission in regards to funding
appropriated by the City for certain initial start up costs for this venture, staff is requesting
clarification on the following issues:
1. Clarify the amount of funding to be provided by the City Commission.
2. Authorize a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund in the appropriate
amount.
Further, the City Manager and staff recommend that payment of this approved funding be
facilitated via the direct payment of incurred costs, as evidenced by execution of a purchase
order and submittal of invoices both signed by a specific person representing the Chamber so
designated by the City Commission. Further recommend that this procedure remain in effect
until such time that a legal corporate entity is 'officially created, with associated Charter and
Bylaws.
FUNDING:
Funding via a supplemental appropriation from General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Manager recommends the Commission take the following actions:
1. Clarify the amount of funding intended by the City Commission for the proposed
Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce.
2. Authorize a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund in the appropriate
amount.
3. Stipulate that the funding would be for those expenses necessary to form a Chamber
of Commerce in the City of Winter Springs, including mailing and printing costs.
Further stipulate that this funding would be facilitated via the direct payment of
incurred costs, as evidenced by execution of a purchase order and submittal of
invoices both signed by a person representing the Chamber so designated by the City
Commission. These stipulations would remain in effect until such time that a legal
corporate entity is officially created.
4. Designate the person to sign purchase orders and invoices on behalf of the Chamber
as mentioned in action 3 above.
ATT ACHMENTS:
None.
COMMISSION ACTION: