HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #06 Community Merit Awards Grant Cycle
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: September 5, 2006
Item # l.D
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Joy P. Wright
407 -905-3100 ext. 1530
Reviewed By:
Department Director:
City Manager:
Robert Frank
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Background Summary:
The Community Merit Awards (CMA) Board met on August 2, 2006 to discuss the 13 applications
received during the April 2006 grant application cycle. The CMA Board expressed that they would
like to award various amounts to the 13 organizations. The amounts total the $5,000 allocated for
the Community Merit Awards.
Issue:
Should the Mayor and Commissioners approve the funding recommendations made by the
Community Merit Award Review Board?
Recommendations:
Staff respectfully requests that the Mayor and City Commission approve the Community Merit
Award Board's recommendation to fund the 13 organizations mentioned above for a total of $5,000.
The first grant cycle used $5,000, leaving a remaining balance of $5,000 to fund the projects
recommended above. The following organizations are recommended to receive grants: American
Legion Post No. 63 & 109; Sleepy Harbour Homeowner Association; Ocoee High School Marching
Color Guard; Dcoee High School Student Government Association; Dcoee High School SECME;
Pack 217 Cub Scouts; Dcoee Middle School FFA; National Multiple Sclerosis Society; Boy Scout
Troop 198; Dcoee Middle School PTA; STARS of West Drange County and Seniors First.
Attachments:
Copies of the Grant Applications
Financial Impact:
Funds budgeted at $10,000, which equates to $5,000 for each grant cycle.
Type of Item:
D Public Hearing
D Ordinance First Reading
D Ordinance First Reading
D Resolution
J:8J Commission Approval
D Discussion & Direction
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D Consent Agenda
D Public Hearing
D Regular Agenda
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