Recommendation Concerning a Request for Funding for the 2014 Snowball Derby - Commissioner Wilson B. Robertson, District 1
That the Board consider the request from the Five Flags Speedway, for $25,000, to be funded from the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax, for the 2014 Snowball Derby, to be held December 3-7, 2014, at Five Flags Speedway, and approve a Purchase Order for this purpose.
BACKGROUND:
Five Flags Speedway is requesting $25,000 from the County that will be used for marketing the Snowball Derby.
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:
Should the Board vote to fund all or part of this request, staff will issue a Purchase Order for this event to Five Flags Speedway.