Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Tourist Development Council FY 2023-24 Major Event Grant Program recommendations.
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2023-24: $100,000 for listed grants is budgeted in the Cultural Fund 1446/293020.
Dept/Office:
Tourism Development Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
Request the Board of County Commissioners approve the Tourist Development Council's recommendation to approve funding for the FY 2023-24 Major Event Grant Program applications listed in Attachment (A) and below:
? Thunder on Cocoa Beach Boat Races - $50,000 (May 16-19, 2024)
? Brevard Renaissance Fair - $25,000 (January 6-February 4, 2024)
? Space Coast State Fair - $25,000 (October 27-November 12,2023)
Further, based on the facts specified for each grant, 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, request authority for the Director, Tourism Development Office, to negotiate and sign all necessary grant agreements, budget change requests, and related documents to support the grants.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Board at its December 5, 2023 meeting requested these items be brought back on December 19, 2023 with more detailed budgets. Thunder on Cocoa Beach Boat Races and Space Coast State Fair provided updated budgets. Brevard Renaissance Fair did not.
The Tourist Development Council Major Grant Program is a grant program administered by the Tourism Development Office. The Major Event Grant program was established for large special events that attract a minimum of 25,000 attendees ...
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