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AI-29022

53.

Meeting Date:	04/16/2019
Director's Name:	Mark D. Bogen
Department:	County Commission

Information

Requested Action

MOTION TO APPROVE use of District 2 staff and resources to solicit funds to assist families who have experienced property damage due to fire and other catastrophic events. (Mayor Bogen)

ACTION: (T-1:37 PM) Approved as amended to include all Districts' staff and resources to solicit funds to assist families in need. The Board requested that an item come back to the Board on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, addressing the Ethics Code and assisting persons in need. In addition, Commissioner Rich suggested future Board discussion or a Board Workshop as relates to Board allocated charitable monies to assist persons in need. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically.

Why Action is Necessary

County approval is required for an elected official to utilize District 2 staff and resources to solicit charitable contributions.

What Action Accomplishes

Enables the use of District 2 staff and resources to solicit charitable contributions.

Is this Action Goal Related

Previous Action Taken

Summary Explanation/Background

Because of the high cost of insurance, many Florida homes are uninsured. When catastrophe strikes, uninsured families often lose their homes and possessions. This item would allow the use of County staff and resources to solicit charitable donations to help families within our community who experience property damage due to fire and other catastrophic events.

Source of Additional Information

Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary:

None. This item would authorize the use of staff time as well as the County's e-mail and telephone systems; it would not involve the affirmative expenditure of any County funds.

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