Resolution 2001-255
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE "FRIENDS GROUPS" TO
SPONSOR AND/OR CONDUCT, WITH THE PRIOR APPROVAL
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, EVENTS,
PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND ASSOCIATION BUSINESS AND
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ON COUNTY PROPERTY, USING
COUNTY ASSETTS AS APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO.01_255
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WHEREAS, for many years, groups of volunteer residents and visitors have formed non-profit associations for the
sole purpose of improving and ell.panding various facilities, equipmenl, materials, programs, ser,'ices, and operations within
the Public Services Division; and
WHEREAS. these volunteer associations, hereinafter referred to as the "Friends Groups," have been formed to
assist and benefit the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Services, Parks and Recreation. Library, Museum,
Domestic Animal Services Departments. within the Public Services Division; and
WHEREAS. the "Friends Groups" provide countless hours of volunteer services, expert technical assistance and
advice, and substantial financial assistance to these Departments; and
WHEREAS. the Board of County Commissioners desires to formalize the current relationships and practices of
these "Friends Groups" and officially recognize the public benefit provided by same.
NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board hereby authorizes the following:
I. The "Friends Groups" shall sponsor andlor conduct, with the prior approval of the Public Services Administrator,
events, programs, services, and association business and fundraising activities on County property, using County
assets as approved. Ell.amples of such events. programs, and services shall include but not be limited to the
following:
. Old Florida Festival
Festi val of the Humanities
. Roberts Ranch Round Up
Library Surplus Book Sale Program
. Library Photocopier System
. Gift Shop Operations and Concessions
. Lecture Series & Ell.hibits
Community Park Yard Sale Program
2. All earned and contributed revenues to the "Friends Groups" shall be used exclusively to support companion
department facilities. programs, services, operations. and employees.
3. The "Friends Groups" shall make all official meeting minutes and financial records available for public inspection
upon request and shall submit an annual financial report to the Public Services Administrator.
This Resolution adopted this~~y of ~ ,2001. after motion. second and majority vote in
favor o(adoption.
A TIEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK. Clerk
By: oE;~..;;t'~... -_/
puty Clerk .
Attest as to Chairman's
S1\lfllture onl].
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
BY:O
Ramiro Manalich
Chief Assistant County Attorney
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