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County Administrator's Report 13. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	06/03/2014
Issue: Request for Funding for the 2014 White Sands Music Festival
From:	Wilson Robertson
Department:	Board of County Commissioners
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Request for Funding for the 2014 White Sands Music Festival - Commissioner Wilson B. Robertson, District 1

That the Board consider the request from the White Sands Music Festival, for $5,000, to be funded from the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax, for the 2014 White Sands Music Festival, to be held from June 12-14, 2014, at the Escambia County Equestrian Center, and approve a Purchase Order for this purpose.

BACKGROUND:

The White Sands Music Festival is requesting $5,000 from the County that will be used to fund direct event expenses for the 2014 White Sands Music Festival .

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The Board placed $250,000 in the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax reserves. These funds were to be allocated by the Board for events and other tourist promotion activities.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Should the Board vote to fund all or part of this request, staff will issue a Purchase Order for this event to White Sands Music Festival in care of Harry Felder.

Attachments
The White Sands Music Festival Flyer