Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Tourist Development Council's recommended funding for Brevard Cultural Alliance Professional Services Contract for FY 2025-2026.
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2025-2026 total funding for $217,000 from the Cultural Fund for a single-year Professional Services Contract budgeted in 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 one year for the FY 2025-2026 Brevard Cultural Alliance Professional Services Contract.
Further, based on the programs outlined, by approving this agenda item, the Board will make the legislative findings that the Tourist Development Tax funds are authorized for the cultural programs pursuant to Section 125.0104(5)9a)3., Florida Statutes, and Section 102-119(3)d, of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances.
Additionally, it is requested that once the contract is developed and approved by the Purchasing Dept., Risk Management Dept., and County Attorney's Office, the Board Chair be authorized to sign the necessary contract and related documents. It is also requested to authorize the County Manager to execute necessary budget change requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Tourist Development Council at their August 27, 2025, meeting unanimously recommended the Board approve funding and the subsequent development of a contract for the Brevard Cultural Alliance for a single year as well as make the necessary legislative findings.
The Tourist Development Council has provided funding to support the Brevard Cultural Alliance's operations in past years. The Brevard Cultural Alliance is important to the ability of Brevard County to promote tourism by supporting tourist-oriented cultural and special events such as visual and performing arts including theatres, concerts, recitals, opera, dance, art exhibitions, festivals, and o...
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