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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:
executive summary
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...

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