* Civic Center - shall be a public location where members of the community can gather for group activities, social support, public information, and other purposes. City Ordinance 2013 “The Free Dictionary Online by Farlex” What is a “Civic Center?”

Our intent is to improve our event delivery and to use local vendors and comply with the State recommended best practice The state provided us a list of many other Cities within NE and Central Florida who also have state license. Several examples are parks designations as Civic Centers. (Attachment) (need to see these) Rationale:

North East & Central Florida Area Parks That Currently Hold Civic Center Designations:

Jacksonville Metropolitan Park

City of Largo Central Park

Miramar Civic Center and Aquatic Complex

Lakeland Sports Complex

 State requires City’s designation of a Civic Center via City Ordinance  Apply for Annual Consumption License with Civic Center designation $250  Permit required by State per event to sell - $25 (max of 15 annually) State License Process as outlined by the State of Florida Statutes Therefore $250 + (3 events X $25) = $325 annually vs. $1,550 for an unlimited retail license

Economics Gross Bar Sales by License Holder (out of town): Rock N’ Rib – $16,700 Seafood Festival (avg.) – $8,176 Int’l Food & Wine Festival (City only) – $6,508 City Estimated Expenses (2013 Rib Fest)- $6,200 $1,250 bar mgmt./staff, product $3,500 + rentals $1,500 Revenues reinvested into the events allow us to reduce prices for guests i.e.: 2013 Rock N’ Rib $3 admission

Benefits  No impact on: Local non-profits City liability Current alcohol consumption at events  Keeping dollars local - we will be able to use local vendors … at last  Consistent with State requirements  Maintains Central Park as our community gathering place for a variety of events  Revenues reinvested into the events allow us to reduce prices for guests – i.e.: 2013 Rock N’ Rib $3 admission

Events Such As These…  Showcase” Palm Coast to Visitors  Provide fun and entertainment to our residents  Prosperity 2021 Our Goal: Make our local events “better”, not bigger.”