HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.2 Dublin Pride Week E
CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 9, 1992
SUBJECT: City Participation in Dublin Pride Week
(Prepared by: Bo Barker, Management Assistant)
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: None
RECOMMENDATION 01 Approve participation with a City Contribution not
itr to exceed $2,500.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A City contribution not to exceed $2,500 has
been requested. Sufficient funds are
budgeted in the 1991-92 City Council
Community Promotion Account.
DESCRIPTION: Mayor Snyder has been working with community
representatives to sponsor Dublin Pride Week - April 6-11, 1992 . The
proposed theme for 1992 is "Dublin Pride City Wide. "
Mayor Snyder has assembled a committee which includes representatives
of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Dublin School District, the local
private schools, Waste Management, Boy\Girl Scouts, and City Staff.
Saturday, April 11, 1992 will be a special residential clean-up day.,
The Committee has met to discuss activities which can be undertaken
and are considered effective in promoting pride in the Community. The
following is an outline the proposed activities.
- Work with schools Grades K-8 to have posters with a Dublin Pride
Theme made by students.
- School Principals will select 10 - 15 posters which will be
displayed at businesses and the Civic Center.
- Placement of plate on the perpetual plaque to recognize each
school's participation in Dublin Pride Week.
- Banner proclaiming "Dublin Pride Week. "
- Include a special notice with the quarterly garbage bill.
- Distribute buttons and pencils to schools and chamber members.
In the past the City Council has contributed funding on a "Not to
Exceed" basis. At the time of this report price quotes were still
being compiled. The total cost of the activities are estimated as
follows:
Banner $ 390
Buttons $1, 300
Pencils $ 775
Total $2,465
Mayor Snyder can provide additional information on the request at the
meeting. Staff recommends the City Council approve the City
participation and authorize expenditures associated with Dublin Pride
Week, which do not exceed the amount of $2,500. .
COPIES TO: CITY CLERK
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