On October 22, 2013 the Wellington Village Council will be considering two projects that will help the community in general and specifically non-profits. Wellington Equestrian Partners, which is responsible for the FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge, will have two items before the Council that will define the future of Equestrian Sport in Wellington. And it will also determine the availability of a world-class equestrian venue to local non-profits.
1. The Equestrian Village project. The Council will be voting on whether or not the existing equestrian venue (dressage and derby) will be allowed to remain. This venue is entering its third year of operation with no problems. But the council revoked its approvals in 2012 and litigation ensued that has cost the village $2,700 a day, on average, in legal expenditures. An approval of the project will settle the litigation and the venue will be made available to non-profits at least 30 days annually.
2. Supporting the efforts of Equestrian Sport Productions to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG) sanctioned by the Fédération Equestre Internationale. WEG would bring an estimated $250 million into the local economy.
The public will be allowed to speak at the meetings as well as submit comment cards that are read aloud.
E-mails can be sent to Mayor Bob Margolis and Council members at:
Bob Margolis: Rmargolis@wellingtonfl.gov
The Council meeting agenda should be available to view by Thursday, October 17th 2013
For additional information you can contact us at equestrian.forum@live.com
Thank you on behalf of the Forum Board members.
No comments:
Post a Comment