RESOLUTION NO._______________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LEESBURG, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR GRANT FUNDING WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF LAKE AND SUMTER COUNTIES, INC. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2009-10; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, it is permissible for cities to make contributions to non-profit corporations where the contributions further a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Club of Lake and Sumter Counties, Inc. is seeking a contribution from the City of Leesburg to help provide a public service to City residents; and

WHEREAS, in the past there have been formal executed agreements between the City of Leesburg and agencies receiving such contributions; and

WHEREAS, the City of Leesburg desires to continue having such agreements with the various agencies which receive annual contributions;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LEESBURG, FLORIDA:

      That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Leesburg are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Civil Organization Funding Agreement between the City of Leesburg and Boys and Girls Club of Lake and Sumter Counties, Inc. whose address is 400 Executive Boulevard, Leesburg, Florida 34748, totaling thirteen thousand dollars ($13,000.00) during Fiscal Year 2009-10.

      That this resolution shall take effect immediately.

      PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Leesburg, Florida, at a regular meeting held the __12th___ day of __October_______ 2009.

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                                                                             Mayor

ATTEST:

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City Clerk