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The group discussed specific events for the coming months: an October car show (with the possibility of trunk-or-treat activities for children), a spring car show for broader engagement, and a Veterans luncheon possibly timed around Nov. 11 and supported by local sponsors. Members said TJ (a local organizer) and a Walmart property contact had helped secure a Centennial car-show venue and that similar partnerships could be used going forward.

Members stressed they did not want the CAC to become solely an events coordinator and discussed forming the new committee to centralize event planning while preserving the CAC's advisory role. Staff said council would receive proposed committee language and decide whether to form the body; if approved, the committee would undertake event logistics, sponsorship solicitation and marketing.

No formal votes were taken at the June 5 meeting; members agreed to reach out to potential partners (including TJ) and for staff to put committee-formation language on a future council agenda if appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting 06.05.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Committee members recommended forming a standing event planning and marketing committee to carry forward Centennial momentum and to plan recurring events including a car show, a trunk-or-treat-style children’s event and a Veterans luncheon. Council language to form the committee was expected to appear on a future agenda.","taxTitle","Port Richey City, Pasco County, Florida","taxId",54783,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6211123,"Port Richey volunteers, CRA funds eyed to clean and add mural to Ozark Park wall",79,896000,975000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699603-f3233a1d76e28bbfc1fb4e34b9b5bbd4&start=896&end=975","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699603-f3233a1d76e28bbfc1fb4e34b9b5bbd4/thumbnail_896000.jpg","/articles/6211123/Port-Richey-City/Pasco-County/Florida/Port-Richey-volunteers-CRA-funds-eyed-to-clean-and-add-mural-to-Ozark-Park-wall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211123-c3d36f5f7444853a4861d56e7c97c5c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770516479&Signature=GQZFHKW4djY6Q-tl4Pf7cUxUdFxhNqVFyM9KvX5EPJq5OLUmYRG2srmw0ZkWPChq9yrHiEIYuwhepHAA5ye8xldLwajaiJbKoF665~FM2-x80dYRgJBshj8Wu7DBf8F9b6p~Wfcx05yO6SBv2eNVoa79kf555k4XlL66~e6vism9QbtEke0gxj015gzdgZXWJcZG4xyQeR9R5w9qkHE4Uhdn6IJU3KIwR3TXKhHMa1eoAItkUUv5K3gPJPXxoENahd0o2I9Aa~8FZ0wnufMdBfj1l7LDoW68-WaVvYURaBg5fmRp-Gyjh2gS2xIa97~bBE5jXbY6ySGvJKypeqX1tQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members discussed long-standing concerns about a blighted wall at Ozark Park and proposed a two-step approach: volunteer pressure-washing and a base coat funded by city park or CRA funds, followed by commissioned or volunteer artwork.

\"We could pressure wash the wall ourselves,\" a staff member said, and suggested park restoration or CRA funds could pay for a base color. Committee members recalled a prior estimate for a professional mural of about $5,000 and discussed offering paint and a plaque for the artist. One member proposed turning the project into a contest so an artist could submit plans and, if approved by council, receive the wall as a canvas and a plaque with contact information.

Members emphasized coordinating submissions so the wall would not appear \"hodgepodge\" and noted that council approval may be required for any selected design. Staff agreed to check with the finance director and come back with information on whether CRA or park maintenance funds could be used and what approvals would be required. Volunteers also offered to source paint, supplies and coordinate artists.

No formal motion was made; staff were asked to investigate funding options and the approval process and report back to the committee.","Committee members discussed pressure-washing, repainting and commissioning a mural on the Ozark Park wall. Staff suggested using park restoration or CRA funds for base painting and sought volunteers and possible artist competition to reduce cost.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6211128,"Port Richey CAC proposes Port Richey–resident backpack drive; committee will consider partnering with church program",373,1263000,1636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699603-f3233a1d76e28bbfc1fb4e34b9b5bbd4&start=1263&end=1636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699603-f3233a1d76e28bbfc1fb4e34b9b5bbd4/thumbnail_1263000.jpg","/articles/6211128/Port-Richey-City/Pasco-County/Florida/Port-Richey-CAC-proposes-Port-Richeyresident-backpack-drive-committee-will-consider-partnering-with-church-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211128-97b5268ddf600d897153971c1f2c0867/orig.mp4?Expires=1770516479&Signature=bVW64ABaFVjYeJyl9ahmovyySjwl-FfyWrQD~7hBUNC~Jvu~Wl5WFuE~gUHmIADVreT5cP-qlMgxC5cOJDogKaAOv1TuOK984NetyKXlo2wlPIjwL3~eJcwZ6WJVcZs3GKdZWFPUYTMKEQZ-E8Nhsv49QonFJ9tcY89kxwy2lyN6abrN2Jz7FrErAzSOJ6nNBgo3zQtgqDFrCwVTW7m54uyJqv8mqoESWSgaXA4C5L~GSFNpHj1RoIum53ScObxFpUVggS8JaLEv-cvI4k69zpzTnUiBi6a41JCV3a-dVhlVli33PErpJCwIxO~TB6Hf7K3vNHiRDgnaVQiRCBdKtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Secretary Caroline Gonzales told the Citizens Advisory Committee June 5 that she wanted to organize a Port Richey City–only back-to-school backpack and school-supply drive with collection from July 1 through July 31 and a distribution timed before schools open. \"I was thinking to have, like, a back to school drive, the city of Port Richey, like, sponsored by the CAC… start collecting from July 1 through July 31,\" Gonzales said.

Members discussed limiting the distribution to city residents, requiring sign-ups and possibly giving the first families in line backpacks if supply is low. Gonzales proposed coordinating with local businesses for drop-off boxes and noted a local volunteer, Debbie Robinson, offered warehouse space. Committee members also discussed partnering with an existing program run by chaplain Danny Fields, who already organizes a larger back-to-school distribution in Port Richey Park. Some members raised concern about separation of church and state and asked staff to check whether a formal partnership or supplemental support would be appropriate.

Alternatives discussed included shifting focus to teacher-supply support rather than distributing only backpacks, and staging the distribution at City Hall or partnering schools. Members noted timing constraints: the city's August CAC meeting is scheduled for Aug. 7 and the first day of school was referenced as Aug. 11, so the July collection window would be tight. Committee members agreed to pursue outreach to local businesses, contact Danny Fields to explore collaboration, and report progress to the committee (including potential sponsors and logistics) at the next meeting or a specially called meeting if needed.

No formal motion was taken; members asked staff and volunteers to follow up and return with a plan and lists of needed supplies and partners.","The committee discussed a city-sponsored back-to-school backpack and school-supplies drive limited to Port Richey City residents, possible collaboration with a church distribution run by Danny Fields, and alternative options such as teacher-supply donations. Staff and members will follow up and consider timing before the August school start date.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6211133,"Port Richey CAC to develop welcome packet, utility-bill inserts and boundary map to improve resident outreach",160,3026000,3186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699603-f3233a1d76e28bbfc1fb4e34b9b5bbd4&start=3026&end=3186","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699603-f3233a1d76e28bbfc1fb4e34b9b5bbd4/thumbnail_3026000.jpg","/articles/6211133/Port-Richey-City/Pasco-County/Florida/Port-Richey-CAC-to-develop-welcome-packet-utility-bill-inserts-and-boundary-map-to-improve-resident-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211133-6fa47f9f01d995a791fcbb6fdae96aa9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770516479&Signature=oWf57UHYt0J4uMmSeB52RCSxp166Ev1G~Xzqz8MG2zrdbhlLYsltsSNSpflSg~7HSs9mFXMcyJeYf3RYl16CZtN83tkgy1ohypCwuLeDv8rV9CKfBl6NZqe7TY0i-nyCX3mFRt~f758Yux0znjf~e~gawhZDQ0zuhNuwfY--lrZaNiDCj8sYpqF6ba9sonZDMxIlf8q8jdvGmDJlecbv8HHR0uQgQq6OClpz3NPEiwHFE7w7py5OmrNeSfyksQcr8Ksdrnz0QGzKna7Dr~w8-7FrQFl2q~FwhyvJgXeWa-j~tEERkui7zoFc5FNIAzI8yvGPBNSMev~ouYxGlARU3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Secretary Caroline Gonzales proposed a city-sponsored \"welcome packet\" and other outreach tools during the Port Richey Citizens Advisory Committee meeting June 5, saying the materials should tell residents what services exist and how to contact the city. \"If we could, you know, put them on a way and if you want 1 or whatever,\" Gonzales said regarding distribution at new-account signups and elsewhere.

The packet ideas included a one-page handout linking to online resources, a boundary map so residents can check whether their address lies inside Port Richey City limits, and a printed insert for utility bills containing a QR code directing people to more information. Interim City Manager Andy Butterfield told the committee, \"I'll get with Adam tomorrow and see utility bills. You can sometimes add an insert… it could be a standard insert with a QR code for more information.\" Butterfield also urged keeping both digital and paper copies available for residents without internet access.

Committee members and staff said the measures respond to frequent confusion about which properties and services fall inside city limits and to low public awareness of the CAC itself. Members discussed making the packet available at City Hall, including it with new water-account signups and posting it on the city website with a searchable boundary tool so residents can confirm whether they live in Port Richey City or the surrounding county.

The committee also discussed other communications channels, including local public radio and Town Hall posts. Committee members said a local volunteer, James Stall, has proposed a nonprofit community radio station that could air council meetings and public service announcements.

Direction and next steps: staff were asked to meet with the utility billing team and web team to draft a one-page packet and an insert with a QR code, and to report back to the CAC at a future meeting on feasibility and costs. Andy Butterfield indicated he would coordinate with staff.","The Port Richey Citizens Advisory Committee discussed a resident welcome packet, utility-bill inserts with QR codes, a city boundary map on the website and other outreach tools. Staff was asked to coordinate next steps and report back.","actionData","errors"]

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Port Richey CAC proposes Port Richey–resident backpack drive; committee will consider partnering with church program

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