Item B6
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 16, 2002
DIVISION: COMMUNITY SERVICES
BULK ITEM: NO
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of a plaque to S1. Paul's Episcopal Church for their support in accommodating
people with disabilities.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Florida Keys Council for People With Disabilities frequently awards businesses in the three
areas of the Keys for their support in hiring and accommodating the disabled in Monroe County.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Many times in previous years.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Presentation of Plaque
TOTAL COST: N/A
BUDGETED: N/A
COST TO COUNTY: N/A
REVENUE PRODUCING: N/A
AMOUNT PER MONTH NEAR:
DOCUMENTATION: Included
OMB/Purchasing N/A
Risk Management N/A
APPROVED BY: County Attorney
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL
To Follow
Not Required
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DISPOSITION:
PRESENTATION OF DISABILITIES COUNCIL AWARD
The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County and the Florida Keys
Council for People with Disabilities are proud to present St. Paul's Episcopal
Church the Disabilities Council Award. This award is given for overall excellence in
disabled access to the Church facilities. Through your efforts in providing access to
your Church and its facilities, you have allowed disabled people to participate in the
many activities that are held there each year. We commend you, your superiors,
and your staff for your continuing efforts on behalf of people with disabilities.
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~roclamation
WHEREAS, since its founding in 1995 by sculptor Jim ~hi, Art in the Park has
amually provided a venue, for exhibiting sculpture in the unique harborfront setting of
Fort Zachary Taylor; and
WHEREAS, for the past ,7 years, the Florida State Park Service has generously
opened its facilities and provided,staff assistance to Art in ,the PQrk, e.,abling Art in the
Park to become an annual event attracting many visitors to the historic Fort and its
environs; and
WH~ReAS, the non-profit group, Friends of Fort Taylor, hascopably coordinated
the annual Art in the Park event, contributing substantially to its success and growth; and
WHEREAS, recently, members of the arts community formed the Committee for
Art in the Park, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to broaden the scope of the
annual event and to bring national, attention to what should soon become a widely-
recognized annual sculpture exhibition.; and
WHEREAS, this year, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council has provided
funding to Art in the Park, in recognition of the important role that the arts can play in
cultural tourism, as evidenced by the international recognition accorded the Venice
Biennale and the recently-organized Art Basel Miami Beach: now, therefore
The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida would like to express
the Board's gratitude and appreciation for the efforts of the Florida State Park Service,
its staff, the members of the Friends of Fort Taylor, and the Committee for Art in the
Park, by proclaiming January 12 as
ART IN THE PARK DAY
and encourages all c;itizens to visit Fort Taylor, particularly during the forthcoming Art in
the Park event, while preserving our historic treasures for future generations to enjoy.
DA TED this 16th day of October, 2002.
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