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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 15, 1991 (76)4`Sy aF CITY OF LORI C�tiFOR�`P COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: City Sponsorship of County Conservation Fair MEETING DATE: May 15, 1991 PREPARED BY: City Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the participation of the City of Lodi as a sponsor of the annual County Conservation Fair at a cost or $1,000. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The annual County Conservation Fair at Micke Grove has grown to a significant community event. The City of Lodi has been a participant in the past, but to date has not been a sponsor. This year the City is being asked not only to take part as an exhibitor, but as a sponsor as well. The Conservation Fair focuses on the conservation of natural resources. Attached (Exhibit A) is a copy of a Tetter received from Mr. Kennpth Nieland, Micke Grove Zoo Director, who is coordinating this year's event. The Conservation Fair is seeking to develop a budget of $10,000. Commitments have already been received from California Waste Removal Systems, McDonald's, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., and Sunrise Sanitation Service, Inc., of Stockton. FUNDING: Water Fund Operating Reserve Respectfully submitted, Thomas A. Peterson City Manager TAP:br Attachment CCCOM200/TXTA.07A APPRCVED: _ __-----------�..__ THOMAS A. PETERSON City Manager � CC -1 MICKE GROVE 7.00 Sau Joaquin County i Dcpattntcnt of Parks and Recrention ` l 1793 N. Nfirke Grovr (toad, t.xfi. ; 95240 April 9, 1991 Mr. Tom Peterson, City !manager City of Lodi P. O. Sox 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 Dear Tom: (209) 331-72?f) FAX (209) 33i-1271 Over the past three years the Conservation Fair has bocome an important community event and many organizations and agencies contributed to making the 1990 Fair a resounding success! We are currently in the process of securing sponsors for conservation Fair '91 to make this year's event bigger and better than ever. Attendance at the Fair has grown steadily since the first event four years ago with last year's visitors, numbering over 2000. News coverage has been excellent with newspaper articles both prior to and after the event, radio announcements and television coverage reaching throughout the community. Sponsorships of $1000.00 or more will assure inclusion in: *our 1991 poster *all public service announcements *billboard advertising *all press releases *all mailed fliers *a special tabloid section in the 5. Sq 1L on _RQc;or•d We are looking at a total 1991 budget of nearly $10,000 as our event increases in importance and popularity. Holly Jones, Lodi's Water Conservation 01`1'icer, is working closely with us in the planning of the 1991 Fair and she suggested Lnat the City of Lodi may be interested in participating as a sponsor. I will be contacting you in the near future to see if you have any particular thoughts on the possibi!ity of City of Lodi financial involvement in Conservation Fair '91, In any event, Holly's many valuable contributions as a committee member anti her participation in the event over the last three years has been greatly appreciated. I look forward to talking with you. Since ely, Kenneth Nieland CITY OF LODI SPECIAL ALLOCATION REQUEST TO: Finance Director DATE: May 15, 1991 FROM: City Clerk PROJECT NUMBER: Request is made for funds to accomplish the following project which was not included in the current budget: Description of Project Estimated Cost Participation of the City of Lodi as a sponsor of the annual County Consrvation Fair at a cost of $1,000 Funding source - Water Fund Operating Reserve (If you need more space, use additional sheet and attach to this form) Date of Approval - 5/15/91 Amount Approved - $1,000.00 Council XXXXX City Manager FUND OR ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED Current Budget $ Prior Year Reserve $ Contingent Fund $ General Fund Surplus $ _ Capital Outlay Reserve $ Reimbursable Account $_ Utility Outlay Reserve $ Other (Election) $ Hotel/Motel Tax Reserve - General Fund Operating Reserve Account Number dlfta I - / Robert. o1m,—Finance irector Alice M.Reimch'e, City Clerk Submit this form in duplicate to the Finance Director. Distribution after approval will be as follows: 1) Originating Department 2) Finance Department IMICKE GROIIE Z©o San Joaquin Cour. Dtpa Wilt of Parks and Recreation 11793 N. Micke Grove Road, Lodi, CA 95240 April 9, 1991 Mr. Tom Peterson, City Manager City of Lodi P. O. Sox 3005 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 Dear Tom: -� IUHAMR jT (209)1).53-9840 (209) 331-7270 FA.l' (209) 331-727t Over the past three years the Conservation Fair has becoma an important community event and many organizations and agencies contributed to making the 1990 Fair a resounding success! we are currently in the process of securing sponsors for Conservation Fair '91 to make this year's event bigger and better than ever. Attendance at the Fair has grown steadily since the first event four years ago with last year's visitcrs numbering over 20oa. News coverage has been excellent with newspaper articles both prior to and after the event, radio announcements and television coverage reaching throughout the community. sponsorships of $1000.00 or more; will assure inclusion in: *our 1991 poster call public service announc;omentS *billboard advertising *ail press releases *all mailed fliers *a special tabloid section in the Stuc!kton Rerr we are looking at a total 1991 budget of nearly $10,000 as our event increases in importance and popularity. Holly Joneu. Lodi's Nater Conservation Officer, is working closely with us in the planning of the 1991 Fair and she suggested that the City of Lodi may be interested in participating as a sponsor. I will be contacting you in the near future to see if you have any particular thoughts on the possibility of City of Lodi financial involvement in Conservation Fair 191. In any event, Holly's many valuable contributions as a committee member and her participation in the event over the last three years has been greatly appreciated. I look forward to talking with you. Si n e e ej t y ,- Kenneth C. Nieland CITY OF LODI SPECIAL ALLOCATION REQUEST TO: Finance Director DATE: May 15, 1991 FROM: City Clerk PROJECT NUMBER: i �. o ( Request is made for funds to accomplish the following project which was not included in the current budget: Description of Project Estimated Cost Participation of the City of Lodi as a sponsor of the annual County Consrvation Fair at a cost of $1,000 Funding source - Water Fund Operating Reserve (If you need more space, use additional sheet and attach to this form) Date of Approval - 5/15/91 Council xxxxx Amount Approved - $1,000.00 City Manager FJND OR ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED Current Budget $ Contingent Fund $ Capital Outlay Reserve $ Utility Outlay Reserve $ Hotel/Motel Tax Reserve - General Fund Operating Reserve Prior Year Reserve $ General Fund Surplus $ Reimbursable Account $ tv A 7af-urs L, TY F -Ira) Other (E4eet+o4 $ Le7ro Account Number -IZebeft H. Hohn, Finance Director AliceM.-ieimche, City Clerk Submit this form in duplicate to the Finance Director. Distribution after approval will be as follows: 1. Originating Department 2) Finance Department