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CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT


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GENDA ITEM NO.

MEETING DATE: 2/15/2017
PREPARED BY: 

Kathleen S. Margoles

Community and Economic Development Director

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL:  CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:

P2BOP Award Presentation

1.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 can 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 identify
  • Have invested in community enhancement efforts

Award nominees receive:

  • Storefront award decal to display your achievement
  • Award logo to use on company website and materials
  • Company's award will be featured in City newsletter, website and other publications
2.CURRENT ACTIVITY
    
 

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

 

1.    WJM Floral

3475 N.E. 12th Terrace, Oakland Park, FL 33334

 

2.    Tech Air

 511 E. Prospect Road, Oakland Park, FL 33334

 

3.    Create Your Canvas

1238 N.E 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334

 

4.    Karen & Don Designers

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

 

5.    Classic Brass Works Inc 

 4009 N.E. 5th Terrace, Oakland Park, FL 33334

 

6.    Garden Drugs

 4400 N. Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33309

 

3.FINANCIAL IMPACT
    
 

Certificates are created in-house and signage costs to designate the winner are minimal.  There is not financial impact other than the actual awards which are funded in the CRA budget

4.RECOMMENDATION
    
 

Proceed with recognition award

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