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CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT

AGENDA ITEM NO.

MEETING DATE: 1/18/2017

PREPARED BY:

Kathleen S. Margoles

Community and Economic Development Director

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL:

CITY MANAGER

SUBJECT: P2bOP Awards

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

In FY17, the Proud to be Oakland Park Business Initiative was created to represent the values of people, progress and pride. The City of Oakland Park celebrates all businesses that are proud to be located in Oakland Park. We encourage and recognize all businesses that promote Oakland Park as their location and in their advertising. City staff, business owners and patrons nominate Proud Oakland Park businesses for this recognition.

Deserving businesses are those which:

•Market their business as Oakland Park

•Mention Oakland Park in their packaging or corporate identity

•Have invested in community enhancement efforts

Award nominees receive:

•Storefront award decal to display achievement

•Award logo to use on company website and materials

•Company's award will be featured in City newsletter, website and other publications

CURRENT ACTIVITY

The following businesses have been nominated and are recommended to receive the P2bOP award this month:

1. The Whole Enchilada

4115 N Federal Hwy

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

2. De Padro Realty

3455 Northeast 12^th Terrace, Suite 6

Oakland Park, FL 33334

3. Pride Pottery

1101 NE 34th Court

Oakland Park, FL 33334

4. Sal’s Towing

4033 NE 9th Ave,

Oakland Park, FL 33334

5. Floranada Warehouse & Storage, Inc

1100 N.E. 45th Street
Oakland Park, FL 33334

6. Oakland Park Modern Dentistry

1005 E Commercial Blvd,

Oakland Park, FL 33334

7. La Empanada Loca

4820 N Dixie Hwy,

Oakland Park, FL 33334

3.	FINANCIAL IMPACT
	Certificates are created in-house and signage costs to designate the winner are minimal.

4.	RECOMMENDATION
	Proceed with recognition award.