HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 City of Ocoee's 100-Year Anniversary Celebration
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: July 16, 2024
Item #: 12
Contact Name: Doug Gaines Department Director: Doug Gaines
Contact Number: Ext. 1503 City Manager: Robert Frank
Subject: City of Ocoee's 100-Year Anniversary Celebration. (Acting Support Services Director
Gaines)
Background Summary:
The Town of Ocoee was officially recognized as a municipality by the Florida legislature in November 1923
and later elevated to the City of Ocoee on May 13, 1925. In October 2023, the city proudly commemorated the
Town of Ocoee’s 100th Anniversary during the grand opening event for Unity Park. During this momentous
occasion, the City Commission directed staff to proceed with plans for the City of Ocoee’s 100-Year
Anniversary Celebration, spanning from 1925 to 2025.
Staff has meticulously developed an outline for the centennial celebration, which is set to launch in January
2025 and continue throughout the year. The primary goal of this anniversary program is to highlight the City of
Ocoee to both residents and visitors through a series of celebratory events and prominent promotions. The
festivities will feature community gatherings and special 100-year merchandise to honor and celebrate this
significant milestone.
A dedicated planning committee has been formed, comprising members from the City Manager’s Office, Parks
and Recreation, Finance, Support Services, Development Services, Utilities, Public Works, and Fire and
Police Departments. This committee is diligently crafting community events and initiatives that pay homage to
the city’s past, present, and future. Proposed events and activities include a Centennial Community
Celebration, a Time Capsule Installation Ceremony, and a Golf Tournament. All of the city’s annual signature
events and activities in 2025 will carry the 100-Year Anniversary theme.
To ensure a memorable and impactful celebration, staff recommends contracting with marketing and graphic
design firms to create the following:
- A 100-Year Anniversary logo
- Artwork for merchandising and commemorative items
- Graphics for pole banners and collectible posters
- A strategic marketing and social media campaign
- Historical displays and exhibits
The City of Ocoee's 100-Year Anniversary Celebration promises to be a vibrant and dynamic series of events,
uniting the community in celebration of its rich history and promising future.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and Commissioners waive the procurement policy to meet the timeline for the
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
100th Anniversary kick-off in January 2025, enabling the city to contract with marketing and design firms to
proceed expeditiously?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners waive the procurement policy to
expedite the hiring of marketing and graphic design firms. This will enable us to effectively prepare for the
100th Anniversary kick-off in January 2025. We propose a budget not to exceed $60,000 for these essential
services.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impacts:
The marketing and graphics firms will have a not to exceed amount of $60,000.
Type of Item: Regular