Subject:
Title
Approval, re: Funding recommendations for listed FY 2021-2022 Sport Events Grant Applications, approve additional grant award for out of cycle applicant FY20-21.
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Fiscal Impact:
FY2021-2022: $102,577.50 for the listed grants is budgeted in the 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 2021-2022 Sports Grant applications as well as make the necessary legislative findings: Space Coast Showdown Soccer Tournament (10/14/2021 - 10/19/2021) $18,080.00; Cocoa Beach Half Marathon & 10k (10/31/2021) $10,712.50; Space Coast Cup Soccer Tournament (11/6/21 - 11/7/21) $12,990.00; Softball Magazine Senior Softball Camp (11/18/21 - 11/20/21) $3,620.00; Florida Marathon Weekend (2/12/22 - 2/13/22) $15,242.50; Moon Golf Invitational (2/19/22 - 2/22/19) $6,270.00; Beach 'n Boards Festival (3/10/22 - 3/13/22) $17,580.00; Softball Magazine Spring Training (Week 1: 3/10/22 - 3/12/22 Week 2: 3/17/22 - 3/19/22) $12,090.00; American Cancer Society Gateway to Space 5k & 10k (3/19/22) $5992.50.
It is also requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve the funding of an out of cycle FY20-21 Sports Grant application as well as make the necessary legislative findings for the AAU Primary National Championships & AAU Club Championships (7/12/21 - 7/16/21) $15,000.00.
Further, it is requested that the Board make the legislative finding that 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, (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 from outside Brevard County.
Additionally, it is requested that the Board authorize the...
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