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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; 0908-4; Receipt of Donation Family Movie NightPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB#0908-4 MTG. DATE: 9/15/08 STAFF: SHAY RECEIPT OF DONATIONS FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT INFO ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive an individual donation of cash of seven hundred fifty-three dollars ($753) in support of the August 2, 2008, Family Movie Night Event and recommend acceptance by the City Council. ITEM EXPLANATION: On Saturday, August 2nd, the Recreation Department partnered with Time Warner's Moonlight Movies to host the Family Movie Night special event at Poinsettia Park. This special event started with crafts, face painting, carnival games, two bounce houses, kicking around giant soccer balls in the field, a giant blow-up basket ball hoop for games, and family relays. The movie this year was Shrek the Third. Overall there was an estimated attendance of over 750 participants. Our partnership with Time Warner included the movie, a fund raising spinning wheel with prizes, and a cash donation. Proceeds in the amount of $253 where generated from the "$1 a Spin" opportunity. Time Warner increased those proceeds by making an additional donation of $500 to Recreation Special Events later that evening making the total donation $753. DONATION Time Warner FISCAL IMPACT: $753 TOTAL DONATIONS = $753 The donated money helps offset the actual cost of providing this special event. This donation was deposited in the Special Event revenue account 0014524-0504 A Letter of appreciation has been sent on behalf of the Recreation Department and the City of Carlsbad. EXHIBITS: None