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County Administrator's Report 12. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	02/05/2015
Issue: Blue Jacket Jamboree
From:	Steven Barry
Department:	Board of County Commissioners
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Funding for the Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree - Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5

That the Board consider the request for the Northview High School FFA, for $5,000 to be funded from the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax, for the Blue Jacket Jamboree, and approve the Purchase Order for this purpose.

[Funding: 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]

BACKGROUND:

Northview FFA is requesting funding for the Blue Jacket Jamboree, which will be held on March 7, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for surrounding communities to hlep students obtain scholarships and transportation funding for state and national conventions. This event has brought in upwards of 500 citizens and partners with local vendors and businesses.

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:

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PERSONNEL:

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POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

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IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

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Attachments
Northview FFA Letter