*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 practiceThe 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:

JacksonvilleMetropolitan Park

City of LargoCentral Park

Miramar Civic Center

and Aquatic Complex

LakelandSports 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

annuallyvs. $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.”