Three organizations that do their part to enhance quality of life for local residents and visitors alike presented the Gainesville City Council this week separate funding requests for the coming fiscal year 2018 totaling $187,000. The largest request — $150,000 — came from Gainesville Hall ‘96, the group contracted by the city to boost tourism by organizing water events at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. Also requesting funds were Kelly Norman, executive director of Keep Hall Beautiful, who asked for $20,000, and Andrea Timpone, president and chief executive officer of Elachee Nature Science Center, who seeks $17,000.