Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Funding recommendations for listed FY 2023-24 Cycle 1 Sports Grant Applications and Approval, Re: Move $12,000 for NKF Rich Salick Surf Festival from FY 2022-23 to FY 2023-24.
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2023-24: $101,625.00 for Cycle 1 Sports Grants and Carry Forward of $12,000 from FY 2022-23 for NKF Rich Salick Surf Festival, 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 1 Sports Grant applications:
1. Columbia Classic Collegiate Golf Tournament (2/9/2024 - 2/12/2024) $5,000.00
2. Men's Senior Baseball League Holiday Classic (3/15/2024 - 3/18/2024) $11,500.00
3. Space Coast Showdown Robotics (10/7/2023) $3,750.00
4. Red Bull Foam Wreckers Surf Contest (11/4/2023) $3,000.00
5. ACS Gateway to Space Race (3/2/2024) $3,375.00
6. Florida Marathon Weekend (2/10/2024 - 2/11/2024) $20,000.00
7. Beach 'n Boards Festival (3/6/2024 - 3/10/2024) $20,000.00
8. Cocoa Beach Half Marathon (10/22/2023) $18,000.00
9. Moon Golf Invitational (2/18/2024 - 2/20/2024) $7,000.00
10. Softball Magazine Spring Training (3/6/2024 - 3/9/2024) $5,000.00
11. Softball Magazine Senior Softball Camp (11/13/2023 - 11/16/2023) $5,000.00
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...
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