Recommendation Concerning the Funding Request for the Aggie Classic - Commissioner Steven Barry, District 5
That the Board consider the request for $5,000, to be funded from Commissioner Steven Barry’s allocation of the 4th Cent Tourist Development Tax fund, for the Aggie Classic, hosted by J.M. Tate High School, and approve the Purchase Order for this purpose.
BACKGROUND:
The Aggie Classic as been in existence since 1993 and held its 22nd annual tournament this year on March 16-19 for 20 teams from Florida, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Over the years, the tournament has brought in over 350 teams from California, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, New York, and Washington D.C.
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.