Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Tourist Development Council FY 2022-2023 Major Event Grant Program recommendation for Thunder on Cocoa Beach Boat Races
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2022-2023: $49,996 for grants listed, is budgeted in the Cultural Fund 1446/293020.
Dept/Office:
Tourism Development Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Tourist Development Council's recommendation to approve funding for the FY 2022-2023 Major Event Grant Program application for $49,996 for the Thunder on Cocoa Beach Boat Races.
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 section125.0104(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 authority to negotiate and sign all necessary grant agreements upon County Attorney's Office and Risk Management approval, and 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:
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 attracts a minimum of 25,000 attendees with 25% of attendees from outside of Brevard County. This will be achieved by maximizing the Space Coast Office of Tourism's marketing resources to provide a platform for Brevard's organizations through collaborative event and marketing s...
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