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CITY OF LoDI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: Present Proclamation of Appreciation to Jack Fiori
MEETING DATE: February 15, 2017
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Mayor Kuehne present a Proclamation of Appreciation to Jack
Fiori.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Lodi native Jack Fiori watched the Grape Bowl being built in 1940
and played high school football in Lodi's iconic stadium. When
questions about the stadium's viability arose due to concerns about
meeting the Americans With Disabilities Act, Fiori took the lead in
fundraising and lobbying to secure City Council support to accomplish needed upgrades.
Mr. Fiori, head of the Save the Grape Bowl Fund, said recently he is retiring from soliciting additional
donations to the Fund, which operates within the Lodi Community Foundation. To date, he has raised
$337,139 for Grape Bowl upgrades, which includes significant personal contributions. His tireless
commitment to the Grape Bowl likely prevented the stadium from being mothballed. Today, it continues
as a home for high school football games and City recreation programs.
In recognition of his efforts, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is holding a dinner
to celebrate Mr. Fiori's accomplishments and honor him on February 18 at Hutchins Street Square. It is
appropriate that Mayor Kuehne present Mr. Fiori with a Proclamation of Appreciation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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cc: City Attorney
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