Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Tourist Development Council FY 2022-2023 Cultural Support Grant Program recommendations.
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2022-2023: $375,000 , Cultural Fund 1446/293020.
Dept/Office:
Tourism Development Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested the Board of County Commissioners approve the Tourist Development Council's recommendation to approve funding for the following FY 2022-2023 Cultural Support Grant Program applications listed:
* Florida Surf Museum - $22,500
* Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. - $30,000
* Greater Cocoa Community Partnership Inc. DBA Historic Cocoa Village Main Street - $30,000
* Brevard Symphony Orchestra - $15,000
* The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse - $30,000
* Melbourne Municipal Band Association - $15,000
* Melbourne Art Festival, Inc. -$15,000
* U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation - $22,500
* Museum of Dinosaurs & Ancient Cultures - $30,000
* American Police Hall of Fame & Museum - $30,000
* Brevard Regional Arts Group - $30,000
* Melbourne Civic Theatre - $15,000
* Space Coast Art Festival - $15,000
* Brevard Renaissance Fair - $30,000
* Valiant Air Command, Inc - $30,000
* Native Heritage Gathering, Inc. - $15,000
Further, based on the facts specified for each grant, by approving this agenda item, the Board will make the legislative finding that Tourist Development Tax funds are authorized for cultural grants pursuant to section 125.0104(5)(a)3, Florida Statutes, and Section 102-119(3)d, of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances. Each of the tourist oriented cultural 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 grant agreements, budget change requests, and related documents to support the grants upo...
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