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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-31; Parks & Recreation Commission; 0111-3; DONATION FRIENDS OF CARRILLO RANCE INCPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB# 0111-3 MTG. DATE: | 01/31/11 STAFF: fGRANSE RECEIPT OF DONATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF CARRILLO RANCH, INC. IN SUPPORT OF LEO CARRILLO RANCH INFO m ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION : Receipt of donation and recommend acceptance by the City Council. ITEM EXPLANATION : As part of their continued support of Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, and in preparation of the completion of the barn theater project, the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. have provided the financial support to produce an updated introductory video. This video will be played for all guests attending the park in what will become the new visitor center. The expected completion date for the new barn theater/visitor center is Spring 2011. Parks & Recreation staff was presented with a donation to the Carrillo Ranch Trust Fund from the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. in the amount of $15,000 to be used for production of a new introductory video. This media, sponsored exclusively by the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. will be approximately 12 minutes in length. This updated presentation will highlight the history of the parks historical land use, discuss Mr. Carrillo's life and legacy, and talk about developments in the park including completion of projects as originally identified in the master plan. At the request of the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc., sponsorship and funding credit recognizing the Friends would be provided at either the beginning or end of the video. The Parks and Recreation Department would provide copies of the final product to the Friends with permission to distribute on a limited basis to select members of their organization. Finally, the Friends would be indemnified against any actions arising out of the production of this video. With the assistance of the City Attorney's office, a written agreement has been drafted, signed by both parties, and will be included as an exhibit to the Council agenda bill. Staff believes these requests are amenable and recommend receipt of donation and acceptance by City Council. The City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department wishes to acknowledge the continued support of the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. A letter of appreciation has been sent on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department to express our gratitude. FISCAL IMPACT: The donation from the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc in the amount of $15,000 will be deposited into the Carrillo Ranch Trust account #149-4504-5651, and appropriated at an upcoming meeting of the City Council for the production of the new Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park introductory video. EXHIBITS: None. I/