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County Administrator's Report 10. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	03/19/2015
Issue: USODA National Championships, Pensacola Yacht Club
From:	Doug Underhill
Department:	Board of County Commissioners
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Request for Funding for the US Optimist Dinghy Association National Championships - Commissioner Doug Underhill, District 2

That the Board consider the request for $5,000, to be funded from the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax, for support of the US Optimist Dinghy Association National Championships to be held at the Pensacola Yacht Club July 18-26, 2015, 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:

The USODA has selected the Pensacola Yacht Club to host their 2015 National Championships, a week-long sailing spectacular on Pensacola Bay, sailed by International Optimist Dinghy sailors from 8 to 15 years old. The Pensacola Yacht Club is requesting funding to support the event.

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
USODA - Sponsorship Invitation