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Fee Waiver Request for Margate Elementary Graduation Events

Original title: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES FOR MARGATE ELEMENTARY TO USE THE COVERED SPORTS FIELD FOR GRADUATION CEREMONIES AND CALYPSO COVE FOR GRADUATION CELEBRATION.

Record date · January 22, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Commission is considering a request to waive facility rental fees for Margate Elementary School. The school is seeking to use the city's covered sports field for graduation ceremonies and Calypso Cove for a graduation celebration.

Why it matters

The decision will determine whether the city subsidizes the use of public recreational facilities for Margate Elementary School's graduation events or requires the school to pay standard rental fees.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Margate Elementary School

The school's financial obligation for facility rentals depends on the commission's vote.

Indirectly affected

City of Margate taxpayers

The waiver of fees represents a potential change in city revenue from public facility usage.

Key Facts

  • The City Commission will discuss and potentially vote on a fee waiver request.
  • Margate Elementary is the entity requesting the waiver.
  • The request covers the use of the city's covered sports field for graduation ceremonies.
  • The request covers the use of Calypso Cove for a graduation celebration.
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  • The file ID for this request is 2025-022.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is being decided?
The City Commission is deciding whether to waive the rental fees for Margate Elementary to use city facilities for their graduation events.
Which facilities are involved?
The covered sports field and Calypso Cove.

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