Item #08 Most Valuable Partnership Grant- Cycle 2012-13tre C of Good Ling
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Meeting Date: Febru 5, 2013
Item # 9
Reviewed By:
Contact Name: Joy P. Wright Department Director: Al Butle
Contact Number: 407 - 905 -3100 x9 -1530 City Manager: Robert Fran
Subject: Most Valuable Partnership Grant — Cycle 2012 -13
Background Summary:
The Most Valuable Partnership Grants Program has been in operation for several years. The grant program
assists Ocoee neighborhoods and organizations with projects that will enhance property values and improve
the quality of life in Ocoee. The MVP grant program is a matching grant program held once each year. The
maximum matching grant award is $2,000.
Funding is not given up front, but is reimbursed at the completion of the organization's project. Applicants fund
their improvement projects and then get a portion back, up to a maximum of $2,000.
Eight applications were received for this year's cycle. One applicant, Silver Glenn HOA, withdrew their
application. The total amount of grant monies requested from the seven qualified applicants is $12,150. There
is $10,000 funded for this year's MVP grant program.
The following is the 7 applicants: Admiral Pointe HOA; Hammocks HOA; Ocoee High Baseball; Ocoee High
Public Safety, Rotary Club of Ocoee; Sleepy Harbour and Woman's Club of Ocoee.
Seven organizations were recommended to receive grants in the amount of $10,000.
Issue:
Should the Mayor and Commissioners approve the funding recommendations made by staff?
Recommendations
Staff respectfully requests that the Mayor and City Commission approve staff's recommendations for funding
$10,000.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impact:
$10,000 funding is available
Below are the 7 organizations that staff recommends receive an MVP Grant
1. Admiral Pointe HOA
Montgomery Ave. improvements to front entrance landscape
Amount requested: $2,000 Staff recommendation: $1,520
2. Hammocks
Install security camera system at entrance
Amount requested: $2,000 Staff recommendation: $1,560
3. Ocoee High School Baseball
Re -grade and level the baseball infield to make playing surface more consistent and safe entrance
Amount requested: $2,000 Staff recommendation: $1,560
4. Ocoee High Public Safety
Students will create 3 booths at Ocoee's Spring Fling to increase awareness of fire safety and law enforcement
Amount requested: $1,500 Staff recommendation: $1,500
5. Rotary Club of Ocoee
College scholarships for three Ocoee High School seniors
Amount requested: $1,500 Staff recommendation: $1,500
6. Sleepy Harbour
Pavilion lighting and landscaping at recreation lot and entrances
Amount requested: $1,150 Staff recommendation: $800
7. Woman's Club of Ocoee
Four scholarships to Ocoee and West Orange High school students who live in Ocoee
Amount requested: $2,000 Staff recommendation: $1,560
TOTAL Amount Requested $12,150 TOTAL Staff Recommendation $10,000
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