Item 8AAGENDA ITEM # 8A
MARCH 8, 2010
STAFF REPORT
City of Atlantic Beach
Commission Meeting
AGENDA ITEM: Requests from Bishop Golden
DATE: February 24, 2010
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SUBMITTED BY: David E. Thompson, Asst. City Manager
BACKGROUND:
At the February 22, 2010 City Commission Meeting, Bishop Percy Golden submitted
several requests relative to the Annual Gospel in the Park event planned for May 1, 2010
at Jordan Park.
1. Request: Permission to set up food vending in the park.
Recommendation: Approval with the understanding that all proceeds go to the church.
2. Request: Provide stage.
Recommendation: Disapproval. The stage belongs to the City of Jacksonville, and
the City of Atlantic Beach would be required to pay $350 plus tax for the rental. This
was not budgeted, and there are no funds for this expense.
3. Request: Provide Jordan Park Recreation Center for the event.
Recommendation: Approval for food preparation and for protecting people from
adverse weather conditions. Not to be used for religious purposes.
Bishop Golden and members of his church have been active participants in the Mayport
Corridor initiative to improve the quality of life in the community. This was a
significant consideration in arriving at the recommendations above.
BUDGET: None
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve the recommendation noted above.
ATTACHMENTS: Letter from Dr. Percy J. Golden, Bishop & Pastor, Holy
Church of the Living God
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
AGE A ITEM NUMBER:
AGENDA ITEM # 8A
MARCH 8, 2010
Holy Church of the Living God
Revival Center
1700 Francis Avenue
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
February 22, 2010
Jim Hanson
City Manager
City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Dear Mr. Jim Hanson:
The Revival Center is asking permission to set-up food vending in the Jordan Park on
Saturday May 1, 2010 for our Annual Gospel in the Park. This year will be our 6th year
sponsoring this event, which continually has grown and been a positive aspect to the
community.
We are also asking if you can help us in this community event by providing the stage and
the Jordan Park Recreation Center for that day.
Thank you in advance for your support. I look forward to hearing from you as we
continue to build a mutual relationship, along with building up our community through
positive events and family based activities.
Sincerely,
Dr. Percy J. Golden
Bishop & Pastor