Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Tourist Development Council (TDC) FY 2023-24 Cultural Support Grant Program Funding, Guidelines, Application and Scoresheet and provide staff direction regarding FY 2023-24 Major Event Grants
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2023-24: Program funding of up to $400,000 from the TDC Cultural Fund (1446) for Cultural Support Grants. Program funding of up to $100,000 from the TDC Cultural Fund (1446) for Major Event Grants. Note: These funds should not be affected if the Board decides to do a one-time transfer of Carry Forward funds of $1 million from the Cultural Fund to the IRL Grant Program for FY 2023-24.
Dept/Office:
Tourism Development Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approve:
* The Tourist Development Council FY 2023-24 TDC Cultural Support Grant Program Guidelines, Application and Committee Scoresheet.
* Funding of the FY 2023-24 Cultural Support Grant Program applications which shall come before the Board for final funding approval as the grant application cycle commences.
* That the Board make the legislative finding that Tourist Development Tax funds are authorized for each grant pursuant to Section 125.0104(5)(a)3., Florida Statutes, and Section 102-119(3)d. of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances, because each grant supports an activity or event which has as one of its main purposes the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the activity, service, venue, or event to tourists from outside Brevard County.
* That the Tourism Development Office Director be authorized to negotiate and sign all necessary grant agreements and related documents upon County Attorney Office, Risk Management and Purchasing Services approval.
Lastly, it is requested the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners provide direction to Tourism Development Office regarding a FY 2023-24 Major Event Grant Program and whether TDO staff and the TDC shall work to create Guide...
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