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Present Letter from the City of Ocala Office of the City Manager Dated September 30, 2024, and Letter from Marion County Dated December 6, 2024, Regarding Support for the 2025 Patriotic Skies Fourth of July Drone Show
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Mounir Bouyounes, P.E., Administration
County Administrator
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Attached is a letter from the City of Ocala requesting support for the 2025 Patriotic Skies Fourth of July drone show. After the success of the inaugural show in 2024, the number of drones will be doubled for 2025 and last 16 minutes with intricate three-dimensional patterns, vibrant colors and thematic elements. The estimated cost for the expanded show is $150,000. The City of Ocala is requesting Marion County’s participation in the amount of $75,000 to help cover the additional expenses.
Also attached is a letter from Marion County in response to the request from the City of Ocala. The amount that will be requested for approval is $20,000 from the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) fund. This will be brought before the Tourist Development Council for consideration at their January 16th meeting and the Board of County Commissioners for consideration at the February 4th meeting.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
For information only.
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