Item B3
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 21, 2002
DIVISION: COMMUNITY SERVICES
BULK ITEM: NO
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of a plaque to Pennekamp State Park 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.
CONTRACnAGREEMENTCHANGES: NM
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Presentation of Plaque
TOTAL COST: N/A
BUDGETED: N/A
COST TO COUNTY: N/A
REVENUE PRODUCING: N/A
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APPROVED BY: County Attorney N/A
OMB/Purchasing N/A
Risk Management N/A
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL
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DOCUMENTATION: Included
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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 the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State
Park the Disabilities Council Award. This award is given for overall excellence in
disabled access to park facilities with special emphasis on providing persons with
disabilities first hand experience of our living coral reefs. Through your pioneering
efforts in providing accessible glass bottom boats, and your spectacular reef habitat
aquariums, you have allowed thousands of disabled people to participate in one of our
country's great natural treasures. We commend you, your superiors, your staff and your
contractors for your continuing efforts on behalf of people with disabilities.