TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Duncan Tavares, Assistant City Manager
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: October 19, 2021
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THE FRIENDS OF SANDOWAY HOUSE NATURE CENTER, INC. FUNDING AGREEMENT
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
For City Commission consideration of a yearly funding agreement for five years, pending budgetary approval each year, in the amount of $21,200.
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Background:
The Friends of Sandoway House Nature Center (Sandoway) is a not-for-profit corporation that was formed in 1995 to restore and preserve the Sandoway House for use as a nature museum. Sandoway provides education regarding Florida's ecosystems through its hands on experience and various exhibits.
A previous five year funding agreement, in the amount of $21,200 each year, expired on September 30, 2021. This new funding agreement seeks the same $21,200 amount each year, pending the city budget approval, for five years.
This funding agreement is the same as the previous one except for changes related to legal sufficiency.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
Funding in the amount of $21, 200 is allocated in the FY2022 adopted budget.
GL Account 001-90-810-572-82.45 Grants Aid to Private Organizations Friends of Sandoway House
Timing of Request:
Yes. The previous five year funding agreement expired on September 30, 2021.