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r� <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br />BCC Meeting 02-06-2024 <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />AGENDA ITEM <br />Department of Community Services / Human Services <br />Date: February 6, 2024 <br />To: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners <br />Thru: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator <br />Michael C. Zito, Deputy County Administrator <br />Cindy Emerson, Community Services Director <br />From: Amie Rutherford, Human Services Manager <br />Subject: Acceptance of Proposed Donation for Children's Week Event <br />BACKGROUND: <br />Children's Week Florida is the largest event held in the state that celebrates and honors its <br />commitment to children, youth, and advocates. Through a variety of events, educational activities, <br />and outreach efforts, Children's Week Florida seeks to elevate the diverse needs of Florida's <br />children and youth to our leaders while acknowledging their achievements. Through the <br />collaboration of the Community Services Department and the Children's Services Advisory <br />Committee, Indian River County is participating in Children's Week Florida locally for the first <br />time this year, which takes place from February 25th through March 1St. A full list of Children's <br />Week Indian River County activities is provided. The highlight event, the "Golden Impact" award <br />ceremony, will be held on March 1 st at 1:00 PM at the IRC Intergenerational Center (iG Center). <br />During this event, recognition will be given for the outstanding contributions of our programs that <br />serve our local children and families at the Public Library and Parks & Recreation facilities, along <br />with agencies funded through the Children's Services Advisory Committee. An anonymous donor <br />has graciously donated $7,000 to cover the costs of this event. <br />FUNDING: <br />Revenues and expenses, in the amount of $7,000, will be made available via budget amendment to <br />the General Fund/Children's Services/Children's Week account, number 00112869-035295. <br />Account Name <br />Account Number <br />Amount <br />General Fund/Children's Services/Children's Week <br />1 00112869-035295 <br />1 $7,000 <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends the Board accept the anonymous donation. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />Children's Week Activities <br />Golden Impact Recognition Event Save The Date <br />149 <br />