Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Tourist Development Council FY 2022-2023 Major Event Grant Program - Cocoa Beach Air Show
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Fiscal Impact:
$53,795.80, which is budgeted in the Cultural Fund 1446/293020
Dept/Office:
District 2 Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners reconsider funding the Cocoa Beach Air Show for FY 2022-2023. The amount proposed is $53,795.80.
By approving this agenda item, the Board will make the legislative finding that Tourist Development Tax funds are authorized for cultural grants pursuant to section 125.0104(5)(a)3, Florida Statutes, and Section 102-119(3)d, of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances. Each of the tourist oriented cultural 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, it is requested that the Board grant the Tourism Development Office Director to negotiate and sign all necessary grant agreements upon County Attorney's Office and Risk Management approval, related documents to support the grants, and authorize the County Manager to execute necessary budget change requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
At the December 6, 2022, regular meeting of the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), a request was made for the Board to approve a grant in the amount of $87,852.20 for the Cocoa Beach Air Show. This request was rejected by the Board. At this time, the Board is requested to consider approving a grant of $53,795.80 which would be in alignment with the amount proposed for the Thunder on Cocoa Beach Boat Races.
Please refer to the attached agenda item J.4. from the December 6, 2022, BOCC meeting agenda package, minutes and Board memo for additional information and context.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please return a memo of the Board's action to the Director, Tourism...
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