Agenda 06/14/2016 Item #16F 2 6/14/2016 16.F.2.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Category "B" funding to support the three
upcoming FY 16 Sports Events up to $17,200 and make a finding that these expenditures promote
tourism.
OBJECTIVE: Approve funding support for managing and promoting three upcoming sports events in
Collier County during FY 16.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County is scheduled to host the following events in August and
September 2016. The Tourism Division Sports Marketing Team has attracted these prestigious events to
our community. The projected hosting costs to manage and promote these events are based on our past
experience with similar events. The Tourism Division proposes to pay Parks and Recreation for the field
rental and to pay event support expenses for each event. Field rental and event assistance are authorized
expenditures for the Board approved Sports Assistance Program. Funding for these events is subject to
Board approval.
YBOA Gulf Coast Remix will take place August 5-7, 2016. This is a premier youth basketball
organization with a strong reputation of hosting high caliber youth basketball events nationwide. This
specific event will feature both girls and boys teams ages 10-17 and will attract teams from the Southeast
Region of the country. The event looks to attract 400 visitors to the county and is looking to expand their
event calendar in the future. The expenses to be paid for this event will be facility rental to North Collier
Regional Park up to a total cost of$1,000.00.
Naples Sports Festival will take place August 25-28, 2016. This event is a multi-sport event featuring
primarily bodybuilding, but also rugby taking place at County parks. The event looks to attract 300
athletes to the county this year and looks to help promote a new type of event that can be hosted in our
region with potential for future growth. The expenses to be paid for this event will be facility rental to
North Collier Regional Park and Veterans Park and assistance with out of Collier County marketing
expenses to attract potential event participants of the festival up to a total cost of$4,500.00.
Naples Cup will take place from September 16-18, 2016. This tournament has been hosted in the county
for the past three years. Historically, this tournament has drawn over 100 teams. This past year the event
generated nearly 1,000 room nights and looks to grow participation this year.This event promotes Collier
County as a premier soccer destination. The expenses to be paid for this event will be facility rental to
North Collier Regional Park and event expenses including, but not limited to trainers, officials,
announcers, site managers,and golf carts up to a total cost of$11,700.00
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of up to$17,200.00 for these three events is included in the BCC approved
FY 16 Tourism Department budget in Fund 184 for Sports Marketing Event support.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan from this
action.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Tourist Development Council recommended
approval of this item 8-0 at the May 23,2016 meeting.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION: This item has been reviewed and approved as to form and legality and
requires majority vote for approval.—CMG
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approves Tourist Development Tax Category "B" funding to
• support three upcoming FY 16 sports events up to $17,200.00 and makes a finding that these expenditures
promote tourism.
Prepared By: Michael Obyc, Senior Sports Marketing Manager
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.F.16.F.2.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Category "B"
funding to support the three upcoming FY16 Sports Events up to$17,200 and make a finding
that these expenditures promote tourism.
Meeting Date: 6/14/2016
Prepared By
Name: GreenKelly
Title: Tourist Development Tax Coordinator,Tourism Division
5/25/2016 2:06:00 PM
Submitted by
Title: Division Director-Tourism,Tourism Division
Name: WertJack
5/25/2016 2:06:01 PM
Approved By
Name: WertJack
Title:Division Director-Tourism,Tourism Division
Date: 5/25/2016 4:28:55 PM
Name: GreeneColleen
Title: Assistant County Attorney,CAO General Services
Date: 5/25/2016 4:50:06 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 5/26/2016 8:41:48 AM
Name: FinnEd
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Management&Budget
Date: 6/1/2016 8:54:52 AM
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Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title:Deputy County Manager,County Managers Office
Date: 6/5/2016 10:30:43 AM
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