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Agenda 10/25/2016 Item # 4C 4.0 10/25/2016 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Conservancy of Southwest Florida has officially expanded the existing wildlife hospital to accommodate the new outdoor wildlife rehabilitation area; and, WHEREAS, The expansion of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital will enable the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to care for a greater number of animals within the wildlife rehabilitation facility with new wildlife recovery areas, outside structures and continued exceptional care for the animals; and, WHEREAS, The new hospital wing will make a vast difference in the Conservancy's ability to care for a greater number of injured animals using no County tax dollars but rather by relying upon the generosity of our philanthropic community; and. WHEREAS, These improvements will help the Conservancy continue its goal of rehabilitating animals and returning them to the wild on behalf of all of our residents; and, WHEREAS, The expansion will a/so feature a new educational complex that will allow visitors to view the Conservancy's permanent resident animals. Visitors will learn about the threats to native wildlife and what the public can do to protect and prevent wildlife injuries. NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that December 6, 2016 be designated as von Arx Wildlife Hospital Outdoor Rehabilitation Day DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of October BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA DONNA FIALA, CHAIR Packet Pg. 21 4.0 10/25/2016 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 4.0 Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the expansion of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and designating December 6, 2016 as "von Arx Wildlife Hospital Outdoor Rehabilitation Day." To be accepted by Joanna Fitzgerald, Director of von Arx Wildlife Hospital and members of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Meeting Date: 10/25/2016 Prepared by: Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner—Board of County Commissioners Name: Michael Brownlee 09/30/2016 9:23 AM Submitted by: Title: Commissioner District 4—Board of County Commissioners Name: Penny Taylor 09/30/2016 9:23 AM Approved By: Review: Communication and Customer RelationsMike Sheffield Level 1 Sim.Reviewer 1-8 Completed 10/12/2016 3:51 PM County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 10/16/2016 2:30 PM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/25/2016 9:00 AM Packet Pg.22