DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Tourism Development
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Florida Sports Foundation US Sports Congress Meetings Grant
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
a) Approve the acceptance of the Florida Sports Foundation Grant in the amount of $15,000; and
b) Authorize the County Administrator, or his/her designee, to approve and execute the Grant Agreement.
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Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Budgeted in the Tourism Promo General account during the FY24 budget process. Grant funding in the amount of $15,000 will be paid by the Florida Sports Foundation. Matching funding in the amount of $15,000 will be paid by the Tourism Development Tax Fund.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The grant assists by offsetting a certain portion of expenses related to hosting the US Sports Congress Conference. The County has been receiving Florida Sports Foundation grants for over ten years. This event should generate significant economic impact for the County, a primary responsibility of the Tourism Development Department. Pursuant to Resolution 2016-136, the amount of the grant exceeds the County Administrator’s authorization to execute applications and related documents without Board approval.
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