Subject:
Title
Approval of the Tourist Development Council FY 2025-2026 Marketing Support Program Funding, Criteria, Application and Event Income/Event Expense Worksheet
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2025-2026: Program funding up to $740,000 for the Marketing Support Program. $240,000 to be utilized from the Marketing Fund (1441/293050) and $500,000 from the Cultural Fund (1446/293020).
Dept/Office:
Tourism Development Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approve:
1. The Tourist Development Council FY 2025-2026 Marketing Support Program Funding, Criteria, Application and Event Income/Event Expense Worksheet.
2. Total funding of the FY 2025-2026 Marketing Support Program up to $740,000.
3. That the Board make the legislative finding that the Tourist Development Tax funds are authorized for each grant pursuant to Section 125.0104(5)(a)3., Florida Statutes, and Section 102-119(3)a., (3) d., (5)a. and (6)a. of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances because each grant supports an activity or event which has, as one of its main purposes, the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the activity, service, venue or event to tourists outside Brevard County.
4. That the Board will provide allocations for $20,000 per Commission District for a total of $100,000 that is part of the total $740,000.
5. That the Tourism Development Office Director be authorized to negotiate and sign all necessary grant agreements and related documents upon County Attorney Office, Risk Management and Purchasing Services approval.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
These funds are put in place for projects approved by the Tourist Development Council and the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners. The Marketing Support Program will provide support to sports, cultural events and year-round programming.
For qualified events or year-round programming, the Marketing Support Program will provide:
* Out-of-coun...
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