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CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT

AGENDA ITEM NO.

MEETING DATE: 2/21/2018
PREPARED BY:  Kathleen S. Margoles

Community and Economic Development Director

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL:  CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: P2bOP Awards
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 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

2.CURRENT ACTIVITY
    
 

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

 

  • America’s Got Baseball

    3486 N. Andrews Ave.

 

  • Art Buzz Studio

    3455 N.E. 12th Terrace

 

  • City Furniture

          3501 N. Federal Hwy

 

  • Fat Freddy’s Sub Shop   

          221 W. Prospect Rd.

 

  • Jupiter Donuts

          1500 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

 

  • projectROCK

          3580 N. Andrews Ave.

 

  • Ride Element

          3496 N.E. 12th Ave.

 

  • The Frug

          3516 N.E. 12th Ave.

   

  • USA Health & Therapy

    3434 N.E. 12th Ave.

3.FINANCIAL IMPACT
    
 Certificates are created in-house and signage costs to designate the winner are minimal.
4.RECOMMENDATION
    
 Proceed with recognition award.