Subject:
Title
Reconsideration, Re: Funding recommendations for listed FY 2023-24 Cycle 2 Sports Grants.
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2023-24: $18,000 for Cycle 2 Sports Grants, Marketing Fund #1441/293050.
Dept/Office:
District 5 Commission Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Tourist Development Council's recommendation regarding funding for the FY 2023-24 Cycle 2 Sports Grant Program for:
1. Cocoa Beach Triathlon & Duathlon (4/13/2024 - 4/14/2024) $12,000.00
2. USA Beach Running Championships (4/28/2024) $6,000.00
Each action requires a majority vote of the Board.
Further, based on the facts specified, by approving this agenda item, the Board will make the legislative finding that Tourist Development Tax funds are authorized for sporting grants pursuant to Section 125.0104(5)(a)3., Florida Statutes, and Section 102-119(3)a, (5)a, and (6)a. of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances. Each of the tourist-oriented sporting and special events have as one of its main purposes the attraction of tourists, and the entity and the Space Coast Office of Tourism both intend to ensure marketing and promotion of these events to tourists.
Additionally, request authority for the Director, Tourism Development Office, to negotiate and sign all necessary agreements and related documents upon County Attorney's Office, Risk Management and Central Services approval and authorize the County Manager to execute necessary budget change requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The purpose of the Sport Events Grant Program is to provide reimbursement grants to sports-related organizations to support and enhance athletic events seeking financial assistance for events held on Florida's Space Coast. The grants are administered by the Sports Committee of the Tourist Development Council. The goal of the grant program is to assist the County in attracting and growing high quality sporting events that generate signi...
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