Title
Foley Public Library request City partnership for Geocaching Poker Run
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)
We are requesting the City of Foley and Foley Public Library to host a Geocaching Poker Run on Saturday, February 15, 2014 beginning with training on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. until noon at the Library. The Poker Run Event will begin at 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. starting at Max Griffin Park and end at the Rose Trail. At 6:00 p.m. the day will conclude with a dutch treat dinner at 6:00 p.m. at a local restaurant where prizes will be awarded. This event is geared to families and will include educational entertainment for school aged children through senior adults. This activity will also bring in business for local restaurants and hotel/motels.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Please provide the amount requested: $500
Is this a budgeted item? Yes
Please provide the budgeted amount: $500 Account No. 01-625-8110 - Create a new account 01-625-8141 Geocaching Poker Run
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund? _________________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? Yes/No
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___________
Body
WHEREAS, The City of Foley Public Library would like to hold a Geocaching event Saturday, February 15, 2014 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until noon with training for people who would like to learn all about Geocaching, and
WHEREAS, the Geocaching Poker Run would be held at 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. beginning at Max Griffin Park and ending at the Rose Trail, and an evening dutch treat meal at a local restaurant where prizes would be awarded, and
WHEREAS, this event will bring in business for local restaurants and hotel/motels and will be great family educational entertainment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves ho...
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