TO: Chair and Members of the Board
FROM: Diane Colonna, Executive Director
DATE: April 8, 2015
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APPROVING A REQUEST FROM THE MARGATE FIREFIGHTER'S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR USE OF CRA-OWNED PROPERTY SEPTEMBER 6-23, 2015 TO HOLD A CARNIVAL AND HEALTH FAIR ON SEPTEMBER 10-20, 2015.
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BACKGROUND: A request has been received from the Margate Firefighter's Benevolent Association (MBFA) to hold a carnival and health fair on CRA-owned property located at 1000 N. State Road 7 (former Swap Shop). The carnival will feature amusement park rides and kiddie rides, as well as a Heath Fair component that would feature daily community education in safety, pool safety, CPR, etc.
The MBFA is requesting use of the property from Sunday, September 6, 2015 through Wednesday, September 23, 2015 (18 days) which includes set-up and break down. The stated days of operation are Thursday, September 10, 2015 through Sunday, September 20, 2015 (11 days).
The CRA Event Policy reads, "A sponsoring organization may hold an event twice a year on CRA property but shall be restricted to hosting only one event of the same type each year". The MBFA held a Carnival at the same location February 5-15, 2015. The September event would be a combination of a Carnival and a Health Fair.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request from the Margate Firefighter's Benevolent Association Inc. for the use of CRA owned property as described herein.
FISCAL IMPACT: Per the CRA Event Policy, the CRA will receive $6,428.57 for use of the property ($5,000 for 14 days plus a pro-rated daily rate of $357.14 for
4 days).
CONTACT PERSON: Diane Colonna, Executive Director