RESOLUTION NO._______________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LEESBURG, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CIVIL ORGANIZATION FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE LEESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010-11; 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, the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce 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 the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce whose address is PO Box 490309 Leesburg, Florida 34749-0309 totaling five thousand three hundred fourteen dollars ($5,314.00) during Fiscal Year 2010-11.

      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 25^th day of October, 2010.

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                                                                             Mayor

ATTEST:

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City Clerk