Item B01
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 10-17-2007 Division: Commissioner Dixie Spehar
Bulk Item: Yes X No __ Department: BOCC – District 1
Staff Contact Person: Les Boatwright, Ex Assist
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Recognition and Thank You to Mr. Richie Moretti, owner of the Turtle Hospital in Marathon.
Mr. Moretti has been recognized by the International Fund for Animal Welfare to receive the
2007 IFAW Animal Action Award. This event, taking place in Santa Monica, California,
coincides with Animal Action Week which has become the largest animal-focused educational
event in the world.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This international award recognizes Mr. Moretti’s work in rescuing, rehabilitation and releasing
endangered sea turtles, as well as his related conservation, public education and outreach efforts.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST: BUDGETED:
Yes No
COST TO COUNTY:SOURCE OF FUNDS:
N/A
REVENUE PRODUCING:AMOUNT PER MONTHYear ____
Yes No X
APPROVED BY:
County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management ____
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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Dixie M. Spehar
DOCUMENTATION:
Included: Not Required_____
DISPOSITION:AGENDA ITEM #