USODA National Championships, Pensacola Yacht Club
From:
Doug Underhill, Commissioner
Organization:
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.