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Item #04 Consideration for Request from Doug Goddard with Access-Life to have Fees Waived and Road/Boat Ramp Closure for the 6th Annual Access-Life Event to be held on November 11, 2017, at Bill Breeze and Lakefront Park ocoe florida AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Meeting Date: August 15, 2017 Item # Reviewed By: Contact Name: Melanie Sibbitt Department Director: 1 �, :4 1 Contact Number: ext. 1026 City Manager: 9// t" Subject: Consideration for Approval of Request from Doug Goddard with Access-Life to have Fees Waived and Road/Boat Ramp Closure for the 6th Annual Access-Life Event to be held on November 11, 2017, at Bill Breeze and Lakefront Park Background Summary: Doug Goddard representing the Access-Life organization, which is a community outreach program for people with disabilities, is requesting to have the rental fees associated with the use of Bill Breeze Park and Lakefront Park be waived for their annual event on November 11, 2017. This event in previous years has included boat rides, kayaking, bank fishing, archery, arts and crafts. So, he is also requesting the approval for road and boat ramp closure for the event. In the past, the City Commission has waived the fees and granted the road/boat ramp closure for the Access-Life event. Issue: Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission approve waiving the fees associated with the exclusive use of Bill Breeze Park and Lakefront Park; and grant the road/boat ramp closure for the Access-Life event scheduled for November 11, 2017? Recommendations Staff is seeking the City Commission's direction on this item. Attachments: Letter to the Mayor and Commissioners and Event Flyer from Access-Life Founder, Doug Goddard Financial Impact: Waiver of revenue totaling $1500.00 Type of Item: (please mark with an "x") Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use: Ordinance First Reading X Consent Agenda Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing Resolution Regular Agenda Commission Approval Discussion&Direction Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution Reviewed by City Attorney N/A (aI Access-Life, INC CP. PO Box 99 v Altoona, FL 32702 V1 (214) 893-9056 CCP e doug@access-life.org xpo our 2017 www.access-life.org Dear Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Ocoee, Through God's grace, we at Access-Life use events and programs to reach out to individuals, moms, dads and even siblings living with disabilities with the love and Gospel of Jesus by creating a safe atmosphere of unconditional love, wholesome fellowship and just plain fun. Through these activities we connect them to Christ honoring churches, organizations, resources and people within their community. One of the most successful ways we are able to connect to those who are affected by disability is through our Access-Life Expos. These are community outreaches where we partner with local churches and organizations to put together a FREE, fun and faith filled day of bank fishing, boating, art, crafts, archery, kayaking, games, food and more for those who are part of the disability community within that area. Our hope is that thru these events and by connecting participants to partner churches and organizations they will be encouraged, refreshed and given hope that can only come from Jesus Christ. This coming November 11th we will be hosting our 6th Expo in Central Florida again at Bill Breeze Park in Ocoee. As in the past and in order to execute a safe and successful event, we are requesting closure of the road between the Lake Starke and the park as well as the boat dock located nearby. Also, as we are a small non-profit organization, we are requesting the waiving of the fees associated with the park rental and related closures. You have graciously granted these requests each of the previous years and it is our hope you will do so again this year. Thank you for your time and consideration here and may God bless each of you this coming year. Sincerely by His grace, rb-\k_f Doug and Leanne .oddard Founders/Directors of Access-Life, Inc. 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