CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

Items Types:
Orlando Venues 		For Meeting of:
July 11, 2016
District: 3 From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: No
Subject:
Award of 2016-2017 Division of Cultural Affairs Grant to Harry P. Leu Gardens
Summary:

The City of Orlando has been approved and a grant has been awarded in the amount of $91,420 from the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs to Harry P. Leu Gardens.

The 2016-2017 Florida Division of Cultural Affairs General Program Support Grant is designed to fund the general program activities and operational expenses of an organization that is realizing its stated mission and furthering the state's cultural objectives.

The funds are used exclusively to support and enhance our present special events, marketing, educational programming and horticulture collections at the Gardens.  The dollar to dollar match required will be met with current budget expenditures for special events, marketing, educational programming and plants totaling $91,420.
Fiscal & Efficiency Data: Please see attached Fiscal Impact Statement.
Recommended Action:
Approval by the City Council and the Mayor to accept the awarded 2016-2017 Division of Cultural Affairs Grant #17.6.170.051 in the amount of $91,420 on behalf of the City of Orlando and Harry P. Leu Gardens.
Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.
Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.
Contact: Antoinette Ashman
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 6/27/2016 1:34 PM
City Clerk 6/28/2016 10:15 AM
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
2016-17_Award_Letter_for_General_Program_Support_Grant_17.6.170.051.pdf Award letter 2016-2017 GPS Grant Backup Material
Award_2016-2017_Grant_Agreement_Contract_17.6.170.051.pdf 2016-2017 Agreement Contract Contract Docs
FIS_2016-17_FL_Div_of_Cultural_Affairs_GPS_Leu_Gardens.pdf Fiscal Impact Statement Fiscal Impact Statement
Mayor_Dyer_Authorizing_letter_May_1__2015.pdf Mayor's Authorization letter Backup Material
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