Subject:
Title
Approval re: Funding for Palm Bay Sacrifice Park Improvements.
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Fiscal Impact:
FY2023-2024 $250,000 from the TDC Marketing Fund (1441), to be transferred from available, unencumbered Capital Facilities Fund (1443/293200) revenues presently set aside for this request.
Dept/Office:
District 5 Commissioner
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve grant funding for the City of Palm Bay Sacrifice Park Improvements in the amount of $250,000.
Further, based on the facts specified, it is requested that the Board make the following legislative findings by approving the grant: Tourist Development Tax funds are authorized for this grant pursuant to Section 125,0104(5)(a), Florida Statutes, and Section 102-119(3)c. of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances, because the grant supports a venue which has as one of its main purposes the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the venue and events held at the venue to tourists from outside Brevard County.
Additionally, request authority for the Tourism Development Office Director to negotiate and sign all necessary agreements and related documents upon approval from the County Attorney's Office, Risk Management, and Central Services; and authorize the County Manager to execute necessary budget change requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
At the meeting on October 10, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners considered FY 2023-2024 TDC Capital Facilities Grant applications for three projects:
1. US Law Enforcement Foundation (American Police Hall of Fame) Igniting the Flame - $5,000,000 ($1,000,000 per year for 5 years upon groundbreaking)
2. City of Palm Bay Sacrifice Park Improvements - $250,000
3. Valiant Air Command Event Center - Additional $349,213
The TDC Capital Facilities Committee voted 9-0 for approval of the American Police Hall of Fame and Valiant Air Command Event Center grant applications. The Committee vot...
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