Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Funding recommendations for listed FY2022-2023 Cycle 2 and New Sports Event Grant Applications
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Fiscal Impact:
FY2022-2023: $56,260.00 for Cycle 2 Sports Grants and $39,530 for New Sports Events Grants totaling $95,790.00, 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 2022-2023 Cycle 2 Sports Grant applications:
1. Eastern Surfing Association Southeast Regional Surfing Championships (4/21/2023 - 4/23/2023) $17,760.00
2. Cocoa Beach Triathlon & Duathlon (4/16/2023) $11,500.00
3. National Kidney Foundation Rich Salick Surf Fest (9/2/2023 - 9/4/2023) $12,000.00
4. 2023 Space Coast Clash Soccer Tournament (4/1/2023 - 4/3/2023) $15,000.00
It is also requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve funding the following FY 2022-2023 New Sports Event Development Grant applications:
1. Prep Baseball Report Spring Training Showcase (3/11/2023 - 3/19/2023) $14,660.00
2. Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler (12/9/2022 - 12/10/2022) $18,960.00
3. Moon Golf Junior Championship (4/20/2023 - 4/23/2023) $5,910.00
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 agreements and related documents upon County Attorney's Office, Risk Management and Central Services approval an...
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