Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Funding recommendations for listed FY 2023-24 Cycle 2 Sports Grants.
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2023-24: $102,700.00 for Cycle 2 Sports Grants, Marketing Fund #1441/293050.
Dept/Office:
Tourism Development Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve funding the following FY 2023-24 Cycle 2 Sports Grant applications:
1. Moon Golf Junior All-Star Golf Tournament (4/18/2024 - 4/21/2024) $5,700.00
2. Space Coast Spring Games Softball Tournament (2/27/2024 - 3/17/2024) $25,000.00
3. NJCAA Division 1 Women's Golf National Tournament (5/18/2024 - 5/23/2024) $9,000.00
4. Cocoa Beach Triathlon & Duathlon (4/13/2024 - 4/14/2024) $12,000.00
5. Space Coast Clash Soccer Tournament (4/6/2024 - 4/7/2024) $12,000.00
6. ESA Southeast Regional Surfing Championships (4/12/2024 - 4/14/2024) $18,000.00
7. Hurricane Classic Soccer Tournament (8/17/2024 - 8/18/2024) $15,000.00
8. USA Beach Running Championships (4/28/2024) $6,000.00
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 Board at the December 5, 2023 meeting requested this it...
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