Agenda Item Name:
Title
Request Consideration to Waive the Indoor Arena Rental Fees for Horse Protection Association of Florida (HPAF) at the Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center - May 16, 2020
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Presenter:
Gina Peebles, 352-538-8265
Description:
Request Consideration to Waive the Indoor Arena Rental Fees for Horse Protection Association of Florida (HPAF) at the Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center - May 16, 2020
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve Horse Protection Association of Florida's (HPAF) application for County Sponsorship for waiver for the Indoor Arena Rental Fees at the Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center on May 16, 2020.
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Prior Board Motions:
Aug. 13, 2019 - Adopt the attached Resolutions, one which amends the current FY18/19 Schedule of Fees and Charges for Services for Parks and Conservation Lands, and one which replaces the FY19/20 Schedule of Fees and Charges for Services for Parks and Conservation Lands, to address the newly acquired Canterbury Equestrian Center; approve the fee exemption for the Youth Fair; approve amendments to clarify Gatornationals fees; and receive the five horse show contracts assigned to and assumed by the County as part of the purchase of the Canterbury Equestrian Center. (5:0)
Oct. 22, 2019 - Approve Fee schedule changes to be effective immediately
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
$600 County Sponsorship. Currently the General Fund will need to subsidize operations until renovations are complete and the programs increase next year. This waiver will be additional resources needed from the General Fund.
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Background:
The Horse Protection Association of Florida (HPAF) has be in operation for 30 years, located in Micanopy since 2001. They have held an annual fundraiser at the Agriculture & Equestrian Center for the past seven years. The event consists of a: (i) series of riding lessons given by local instructors in front of an audience, and...
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