2020-091 FY 19-20 Sponsorships and Donations AcceptedDate: October 16, 2020 Report No. 2020-091
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: FY19-20 Acceptance of Sponsorships and Donations Update.
BACKGROUND:
On February 11, 2020, the City Council approved Ordinance 20-169 outlining requirements for accepting sponsorships and donations.
Under the new ordinance, Parks and Recreation will provide Council with a report, at least
annually, which includes information on the sponsorships and donations collected.
DISCUSSION: The COVID pandemic significantly impacted special events and programs that would typically collect sponsorships during FY 19-20. The City of Denton and the State of Texas suspended
special events and programs for a period of time, with gatherings of large groups restricted.
The Parks and Recreation Department has collected a total of $69,004.20 in sponsorships and donations for the following events, programs, or projects:
Sponsor/Donor Name
First Quarter
Sponsorship
Value
Project/Program Category
Parks Foundation $1,125 Childcare Scholarships Rec Care
Parks Foundation $572.50 Recreation Sports Scholarships Athletics
Parks Foundation $2,500 North Lakes Dog Park Benches Project Donation
Parks Foundation $2,900 North Lakes Dog Park Benches Project Donation
Alliance for Writer Community Foundation $446 Santa Snap Shots MLK Rec
Juneteenth Committee $20 Halloween Carnival Trophies MLK Rec
MLK Advisory Board $60 Halloween Carnival Trophies MLK Rec
Total $7,623.50
Sponsor/Donor Name
Second Quarter
Sponsorship
Value
Project/Program Category
Denton Black Film Festival $140 Black History
Month Trophies
MLK Rec
Multiple Business Donors $1,100 Battle of the Bands Events
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Nothing Bundt Cake - In-Kind Donation $40 Virtual Liberty Run Prize Events
Raising Canes - In-Kind Donation $75 Halloween Costume Contest Events
Torchy's - In-Kind Donation $40 Halloween Costume Contest Events
Texas Roadhouse - In-kind Donation $30 Virtual Liberty Run Prize Events
Recycled Books - In-Kind Donation $40 Halloween Costume
Contest
Events
Hoochies - In-Kind Donation $25 Halloween Costume Contest Events
NAACP - In-Kind Donation $20 College & Career Fair MLK Rec
Total $1,510
Sponsor/Donor Name
Third Quarter
Sponsorship
Value Project/Program Category
Total $0
Sponsor/Donor Name
Fourth Quarter
Sponsorship
Value
Project/Program Category
Rotary Club & Friends of the Library $57,520 The Nook at Quakertown Park Project Donation
Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc $2,350.70 Foundation of our History Mural Project Donation
Total $59,870.70
CONCLUSION:
The Parks and Recreation Department will continue to seek sponsorships and donations in an effort
to enhance and subsidize the costs of programs, events, and projects.
STAFF CONTACT: Jennifer Eusse
Special Event Supervisor Parks and Recreation
Jennifer.Eusse@cityofdenton.com
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Parks and Recreation Department
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: Parks and Recreation Department 1 hour
Total Staff Time 1 hour