TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: April 1, 2026
Title
DISCUSSION POSSIBLE ACTION- REQUEST FOR WAIVING OF FEES FOR MARGATE ELEMENTARY TO USE THE COVERED SPORTS FIELD FOR GRADUATION CEREMONIES AND CALYPSO COVE FOR A GRADUATION CELEBRATION
BACKGROUND: Margate Elementary is requesting the use of the Margate Sports Complex Covered Field and stage for their 5th grade graduation ceremony and a celebration at Calypso Cove. They request to waive all fees including facility use, stage rental, sound system, labor costs, and admissions cost.
RECOMMENDATION: For discussion and possible action
FISCAL IMPACT:
Estimated cost:
Covered Field Rental: S150 per hour, estimated time of 3 hours, total $750
Stage $175 per hour, estimated time of 3 hours, total $ 525
Entry into Calypso Cove: $6 per entry, estimated 170 entries, total $1,020
Total fees requesting to be waived: $ 2,295
CONTACT PERSON: Michael A. Jones, Director of Parks and recreation