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Municipal Services Taxing Unit Special Projects Funding for the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole Family Fun Fishing Trailer.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) Special Project funding request, in the amount of $9,834.98, for the Kiwanis Club Family Fun Fishing Trailer Project at Taylor Park.
• The MSTU funding is requested to purchase a custom-built fishing trailer equipped with shelving and racks for storing 225 fishing poles and all the needed fishing gear, equipment, and supplies for the Family Fun Fishing Event.
• Since 2004, our Kiwanis Club has partnered with Pinellas County Parks providing the opportunity for all children up to 14 years of age to learn the life-long hobby of fishing and to enjoy the great outdoors with their parents/guardians. Since 2004 over 2,809 children have participated.
• The Family Fun Fishing Event occurs four times a year at Taylor Park. The Kiwanis Club provides all the fishing poles, bait, and prizes for the kids at this free "catch and release" fishing day event.
• The existing fishing trailer has deteriorated and beyond useful life. In addition, it is too heavy to tow by County Park's new fleet of light-duty trucks. A new trailer will allow our Kiwanis Club to continue our partnership with Pinellas County Parks for many years to come.
• The request for funding in the amount of $9,834.98 is a one-time expenditure of budgeted MSTU Special Projects funds. Funding is included in the General Government MSTU cost center within the General Fund and is consistent with the Fiscal Year 2024 approved budget.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.6 Support a vibrant community with recreation, arts, and culture to attract residents and visitors
Summary:
Summary
The Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole is comprised of 24 men and women who freely give their time and talents in numerous community service projects and programs with a primary focus on children. Kiwanis was established in 1915 and is an international community service organization. The mission statement of all clubs: Kiwanis is a
global organization of volunteers, dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
The Family Fun Fishing project provides an opportunity for our community to participate annually four times a year in a well-established "first class" event which is free to the public. It encourages families to get outdoors and experience our local county parks while learning a lifelong hobby and to also gain an understanding of our natural resources and how to maintain it.
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Background Information:
The MSTU Special Projects Funding opportunity was created by the Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of supporting projects that enhance community and neighborhood opportunities in unincorporated areas of Pinellas County. These MSTU Special Projects Awards are intended to support culture, recreation, and community engagement opportunities for residents in unincorporated areas that are comparable to those opportunities which municipalities typically provide to their residents.
Fiscal Impact:
This request for funding in the amount of $9,834.98 is a one-time expenditure of budgeted MSTU Special Project funds. Funding is included in the General Government MSTU cost center within the General Fund and is consistent with amounts provided during the FY24 budget development.
Staff Member Responsible:
Nancy McKibben, Assistant to the County Administrator, County Administration
Partners:
Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole
Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department
Attachments:
Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole Special Projects Funding Application
Family Fun Fishing Trailer Quotes