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Martin County

File #: 25-1042   
Type: Departmental Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/17/2025 Final action:
Title: CONTRIBUTION TOWARD CITY OF STUART'S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW

PLACEMENT: Departmental

TITLE:

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CONTRIBUTION TOWARD CITY OF STUART’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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The City of Stuart is hosting a 4th of July fireworks show at Flagler Park, which will include recognition of Martin County’s Centennial. The City has committed $40,000 toward funding the event. This fireworks show plans to celebrate the County’s 100th anniversary and represents an important opportunity for the County and the City of Stuart to collaborate in a significant community celebration. To support this event, the Board is being asked to consider a contribution of $20,000 toward the fireworks display in addition to the City’s funding.

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DEPARTMENT: Administration                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Matthew Graham                     

                     Title:                     Assistant County Administrator                     

REQUESTED BY: Don G. Donaldson, County Administrator                                          

 

PRESET:     

PROCEDURES: None                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

This year’s 4th of July fireworks show, hosted by the City of Stuart at Flagler Park, will include recognition of Martin County’s 100th anniversary. The event offers a timely opportunity for the County to collaborate with the City of Stuart in commemorating this milestone and supporting a community-focused celebration. The City of Stuart has committed $40,000 to fund the fireworks show. In support of this collaborative effort, staff recommends the County contribute an additional $20,000.

 

ISSUES:

 

None

 

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

 

None

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

 

RECOMMENDATION

Move that the Board approve the transfer of $20,000 from General Fund reserves for contingency to contribute toward the City of Stuart’s 4th of July fireworks show at Flagler Park in recognition of Martin County’s Centennial.

 

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

Direct staff accordingly.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

RECOMMENDATION

$20,000 expenditure from General Fund reserves.

                     

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:

Budget Transfer / Amendment                      Chair Letter                                                               Contract / Agreement

Grant / Application                                          Notice          Ordinance                     Resolution

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