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Oviedo parks department reports Riverside reopening, 100th-anniversary revenue and lowers event targets
Summary
Recreation and parks staff told the council Riverside Park reopened, the city’s 100-year celebration generated sponsorship revenue, and the department will realign which events are designated as city-sponsored while aiming to increase cost recovery for programs and special events.
Oviedo — Parks and recreation leaders told the City Council on Aug. 25 that Riverside Park has reopened for senior and youth programming, the city’s 100-year anniversary drew sponsors and vendors, and staff wants to realign the city’s list of official sponsored events to reflect current attendance and cost-recovery goals. Recreation and parks director (presenter identified in the meeting as Mr. Belden) said Riverside reopened in March and currently has 103 senior-pass holders and a growing slate of programs. The department listed five accomplishments including Center Lake landscaping work, new preventative-maintenance contracts for city HVAC and roofs, Riverside reopening and a successful 100-year anniversary celebration. He told the council the anniversary produced roughly $62,500 in sponsorship revenue and 96 vendors and 19 sponsors. Cost…
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