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Route planning focused on staging and dispersal locations and on whether the parade should cross U.S. 19. Committee members discussed starting at a large parking area (Walmart was mentioned as a staging option), proceeding down Old Post Road toward the waterfront, and concluding the procession with a public drum circle and vendor area at Waterfront Park. The committee proposed a $25 float fee and a $50 fee for vendor spaces at the post-parade waterfront gathering; members also discussed using Catch's or other lots for post-parade dispersal and noted permitting and state roadway coordination (Florida DOT) might be required if the parade affects traffic on U.S. 19.

The committee agreed by consensus to reserve a 25-passenger tour bus for historical tours during the Centennial events; the bus operator Olympus had tentatively held the time for the committee and staff said a guide from the West Pasco/history society would lead the tour.

Members also scheduled an event to open an existing city time capsule, examine its contents, and re-seal a capsule with newly collected items for future generations. The committee discussed preserving any historically significant items for display and re-burying a renewed capsule with a clear future opening date.

Finally, a local distillery owner approached committee members with the idea of creating and selling a Centennial-branded bottled spirit as a commemorative product. Members liked the idea as a potential fundraising and souvenir item but said they needed legal and procurement guidance on municipal branding and alcohol sales. Staff will follow up with the distillery and with legal counsel to determine compliance and sales logistics.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","02.04.25 Centennial Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The committee sketched possible kickoff-parade routes, agreed to a $25 float fee and $50 vendor fee, approved reserving a 25-person tour bus, discussed re-opening the 2002 time capsule and heard a proposal to offer a commemorative distilled spirit tied to the Centennial.","taxTitle","Port Richey City, Pasco County, Florida","taxId",54783,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6354092,"Committee sets FleetFest vendor fees, finalizes bowling and field-day plans; safety and logistics discussed",0,3907000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220611-916af0d1201abc5a4c398e0628b1a942&start=3907&end=3907","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220611-916af0d1201abc5a4c398e0628b1a942/thumbnail_3907000.jpg","/articles/6354092/Port-Richey-City/Pasco-County/Florida/Committee-sets-FleetFest-vendor-fees-finalizes-bowling-and-field-day-plans-safety-and-logistics-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6354092-907fd52912a7e8eafc2f481bd57e6fc8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011026&Signature=YuC3dKRJD8rtHDQ0xUCbYVuCQN8qbQLkz9wmoDdwTedlL4RDaV3MqPr3g8rMZkJ8XNoat0tRN3kY3-oqDhn1ag7hyqDEEZ5ageRWswJYTSkUkGg4A9W052owG6x~b9uU4c6VpkJz1TzAjX5wOBs7Bawwv1mdgJWHHAeeZ2KFE8laRka8QefHcHfXRkDanCDd0ZGAulJE8qfBGrtIu-Ai3EQkDb8yeUSojFxz4l2FTxoJNifn5fCk1yIcwPhz1olsE1BZR6tEnA-0-kywxZAD5oRhjWBaUkvOu9RLz5MwEPaEu5ZltqurxFhoxuCBTX2GAV38zN5cg6To-IKDBWUWbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Centennial Committee agreed to vendor fees and layout for the FleetFest craft show and continued refining logistics for the bowling tournament and Field Day.

On FleetFest, members voted without objection to charge $40 for a business/vendor 10-by-10 space and $10 for community sellers; committee staff said the FleetFest area can accommodate about 200 ten-by-ten spaces. Committee members asked staff to use the admin@cityofportrichey.com address on promotional flyers and to list \"City of Port Richey\" explicitly as event sponsor.

Bowling organizers reported that the event is posted on a tournament website and that there is no online payment; participants register online but pay at the alley. The committee has reserved 20 lanes and set a $60 team entry fee (the $60 covers lane rental; an additional $40 goes toward prize funds). A small committee contingency of $500 was left in the budget to cover sponsor complimentary teams and signage.

Field Day planning covered the 5K fun run (proposed $20 entry, t-shirt and medal included), a chili cook-off and family activities. Committee members discussed safety for more physical events: suggestions included limiting the tug-of-war so participants do not fall into the river and using a shallow, contained setup (committee members proposed small portable pools or a shoreline marker) instead of encouraging participants to enter open water. Members also discussed the need to coordinate with police and fire for traffic control and EMS coverage for race day, and to route permitting through development services so requirements for food trucks, vendors and road closures are clear.

Staff were asked to prepare: (1) FleetFest flyer corrections; (2) a vendor sign-up form and online payment option; (3) a Field Day run registration with waiver language for race participants; and (4) a safety plan and staffing estimate for police and fire to evaluate overtime and public-safety resources.","The committee approved FleetFest craft-show vendor fees, finalized the bowling tournament plan and advanced the Field Day schedule and registration details, while flagging safety and logistics items such as tug-of-war safety and emergency services coverage.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6354097,"Golf scramble draws concern over $12,000 course fee; committee weighs sponsors, price and smaller alternatives",254,1936000,2190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220611-916af0d1201abc5a4c398e0628b1a942&start=1936&end=2190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220611-916af0d1201abc5a4c398e0628b1a942/thumbnail_1936000.jpg","/articles/6354097/Port-Richey-City/Pasco-County/Florida/Golf-scramble-draws-concern-over-12000-course-fee-committee-weighs-sponsors-price-and-smaller-alternatives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6354097-061d1bf66214b9f9b679a2872efdcfca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011026&Signature=k-kgV~pnXsFin3nJCRT36Tpc4cnGpACgz2SjKQmpqH2lnSl8jEHshgeZlXDvM1M~oSLLobccGuRaEKZk4U0r~eJsJIm2gsS72Pbh~RcR5S328U~N7xSauNF9wg6jJDtkgUzZoK4tkYwmrvLVNC2wlTszPkkRz1iq3tolSefBmjqakawO2~fEuUXtCqFnsTO1kCCR0s11ZyXbbPpgVsg04F2RK95UiABxozjZeTIsuGPadVQp~obRBwskM5HrkT0d-pmAhdiYbyGej9XRCqnMnV9QHXYa7foZYZeUVj0y~br6wrA4cD-pGQ3SGD4jfCU4Giqhiyp0nqRAk43-JAlM-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members flagged the golf scramble as a high-cost item and discussed alternatives after reviewing a vendor contract that requires a $3,000 nonrefundable deposit and a $12,000 course fee. Staff said the deposit is due by Feb. 21 and that full payment is due later; cancellation within 60 days carries substantial liquidated damage penalties, meaning the committee could be charged a percentage of reserved tee times and anticipated food and beverage costs.

Committee members discussed several options to reduce financial exposure: (1) secure a lead sponsor to cover the course fee or major portion (members named local business contacts they planned to approach); (2) switch to a less expensive course with lower fees and possibly no nonrefundable deposit; or (3) replace the scramble with a lower-cost community alternative (for example, a \u001cmini-golf scramble\u001d at a local family course) aimed at higher participation and less financial risk.

Price scenarios raised in committee discussion included: a $500-per-team target (four-person teams) and higher options such as $600 or $700 per team if sponsorships are sparse. Staff stressed the need for a sign-up and sponsorship commitment before placing or finalizing the vendor deposit, and members asked staff to gauge interest via a simple online post to estimate whether 20\u001325 teams are realistic for the April event.

The committee deferred signing or paying the deposit until they have clearer sponsorship commitments or an alternate course quote; staff agreed to solicit comparative quotes and report back.","Organizers reviewed a golf scramble contract that includes a $12,000 course fee and a $3,000 deposit due in late February; committee members discussed sponsorships, alternative courses and lower-cost mini-golf options to reduce financial exposure.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6354101,"Centennial committee reviews budget, sponsorships and event list; fireworks proposal headed to council",900,1666000,2566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220611-916af0d1201abc5a4c398e0628b1a942&start=1666&end=2566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220611-916af0d1201abc5a4c398e0628b1a942/thumbnail_1666000.jpg","/articles/6354101/Port-Richey-City/Pasco-County/Florida/Centennial-committee-reviews-budget-sponsorships-and-event-list-fireworks-proposal-headed-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6354101-61a7ea35802c522031e409c3faf1f111/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011026&Signature=eaATyUcgBICm23J2f8OQqAB4pRKFQzI6P5YpCrzpGSWasPEEizAoY1X3~X7bJ3l8v3Mn9dc0Tl7YaTqzmdt57o~vjqC2sOP0LrFJICblSqGo7Vz34mfxgnTHU8Rxiqo0rqGrN5q8sP5vbYvjQGThaybPyP2L-C27cLgXrJOPAk-Xkk-P1ISp-DPJduoj5WDOlMdesXcCNzm8XShLlfqb8Zf5dlO3BQoHBFRWRCUS8BNgd7cQrApD2IT4CrbvxCvgW2zRmjcFzsZlvWyH-aHvl8kXsPUfVGO620Qs3BUnb9tojlKiitT2yRpDKyfkryJHawqqlM9wOVMGZJL86IrcxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members reviewed the Centennial account sheet and line-item budgets for upcoming events, including sponsor income, in-kind contributions and preliminary actuals. Committee staff reported a consolidated balance of $27,775 in combined cash and recorded sponsor income; that figure includes a $75 business-expo entry payment the committee received the same day.

The committee discussed several event budgets and next steps. Staff said purchases already made for opening day and Heritage Day should be turned in immediately to reconcile the spreadsheet and keep the totals accurate. For the fireworks display proposed for May 18, staff reported they had collected four bids and planned to present a $20,000 recommendation to the city manager and City Council; committee members asked staff to have that proposal in hand for the council meeting so the Council could act.

Members also discussed the production and distribution of Centennial T-shirts and a souvenir program. Designers had sent a preliminary T-shirt layout; members asked for the logo to be larger on the front and for sponsor recognition to be consolidated on the back. Committee members recommended limiting the amount of text on the shirt so the design remains wearable and keepsake-worthy.

Committee members asked staff to post an up-to-date budget spreadsheet in a shared location and to update it after each expenditure so event leads can track funds and remaining balances. Staff agreed to route finalized spreadsheets through the committee's communications lead for web posting and to provide periodic updates between meetings.","Committee reviewed a consolidated Centennial budget, sponsorship income and event-specific budgets; fireworks proposals were presented for council consideration and staff outlined how event costs and sponsorships will be tracked.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6354106,"Port Richey committee presses for online registration, clearer marketing for Centennial events",1044,122000,1166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220611-916af0d1201abc5a4c398e0628b1a942&start=122&end=1166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220611-916af0d1201abc5a4c398e0628b1a942/thumbnail_122000.jpg","/articles/6354106/Port-Richey-City/Pasco-County/Florida/Port-Richey-committee-presses-for-online-registration-clearer-marketing-for-Centennial-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6354106-2464ffda88b14c2b7a0e2562a8ab1c18/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011026&Signature=I0kYTTovPLoKSkQfhc6G0SDuc0kJJcR0pX9jEHfhIJM6DLX6hRF4fJ3vJpREIxuBUWoBle0xOLUm9QEX4HWeJbYX0PIvNUDbeFQFYoYj1EHEC20xBgyVZ1c90DJ4vT5r0bF1mIDOBMMqUlCDsgsV1Dukmd374VV6pgf3eoVT9GNiLrF~247ybgsFt7u19ZYJERGswY5zvNBjYmsC~8bWWrUngUZlHHMnw-u-lTmZI5v7N3RZPFZJeQDTO6NkXaPxSDBGewebIzYpOuUDTHs11JVl4AlT~R5IClcQEiDV8mJ6C54J1YNOL73pBacaz4DS~hV4UFwp-cbkaU42RM5yGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the City of Port Richey Centennial Committee on Tuesday urged officials to move quickly from paper sign-ups and single-email intake to a centralized online registration and payment system for upcoming events, saying manual processes will swamp staff and reduce participation. The committee discussed options including JotForm, Google Forms and the city's existing web payment portal and asked staff to provide a short list of feasible integrations and the attorney's guidance on accepting online payments.

The exchange began after committee member Cheryl Taylor raised concerns about marketing and the mechanics of collecting registrations and fees. \"We have to get this out on social media. We have to get it out on the website,\" Taylor said, adding that relying on email alone would not produce the participation they need. She urged a single registration repository so event leads could see who had paid or registered.

City staff members confirmed that the city can collect registrations through a form that only records sign-ups, and that credit-card processing can be enabled but requires additional configuration and coordination with finance and the city attorney. Staff described two technical paths: (1) use an external form (JotForm) as a front-end for registrations, with payments processed separately and recorded manually by finance; or (2) integrate registrations with the city's existing web payment portal so payments are automatically posted against a WebID and traceable in the municipal system. Staff warned the committee that any online payment path will incur processing fees (a card-processing fee was discussed in the meeting as roughly 2–3 percent) and that implementation requires coordination with the city's finance team.

Committee members recommended immediate interim steps if the integrated payment option is not ready before near-term events: publish online registration forms (JotForm or Google Forms) and direct any payments to City Hall by check until a card portal can be set up. Several committee members said staff should send a short template for promotional posts and sized artwork for Facebook, Instagram and Eventbrite to ensure sponsors and event listings render correctly on social platforms.

The committee asked staff to return with (a) a short list of technical options and estimated setup time for each; (b) the city attorney's guidance on using third-party payment processors and collecting fees online; and (c) a recommended interim process for registrations and receipts that minimizes duplicated inbox traffic for the city clerk and finance team. Staff said they would follow up with finance and the city attorney and attempt to enable a WebID-based payment path that would allow weekly reconciliation and receipts for registrants.","Committee members warned that relying on email and flyers would hamper sign-ups for soon-to-start Centennial events and urged a tested online registration and payment flow; city staff said signing up is permitted but online payment integration will need technical and attorney review.","actionData","errors"]

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