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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Category "B" funding to support the four
upcoming FY 16 Sports Events up to $12,800 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 October
of 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 event support expenses for each event. Field rental and event assistance is an authorized
expenditure for the BCC approved Sports Assistance Program. Funding for these events is subject to
Board approval.
Florida State Soccer Association 7v7 Tournament will take place August 5-7, 2016. This is a premier
soccer organization, which hosts a myriad of events all throughout the state of Florida. This event is
expected to feature 50 teams, and has been hosted in Collier County for the past five years. Historically
this event has grown in recent years, and looks to attract 500 out-of-county visitors this year. The
expenses to be paid for this event will be facility rental to North Collier Regional Park up to a total cost of
$3,200.00.
Florida Fire Columbus Day Tournament will take place October 8-9, 2016. This is a very large event
hosted annually in Collier County. The tournament field garnered over 500 athletes last year and nearly
300 visitors to the county, and looks to increase participation for the upcoming tournament. The expenses
to be paid for this event will be facility rental to North Collier Regional Park up to a total cost of
$3,200.00.
Warrior Citrus Meltdown Laxpalooza will take place from October 15-16, 2016. This event features
lacrosse and will attract the best youth club teams and high school teams from the southeast region of the
country. The event will feature tournament competition, and also provide exposure to college coaches
attending the event which features top high school talent. This event promotes Collier County as a
lacrosse showcase destination. The expenses to be paid for this event will be facility rental to North
Collier Regional Park up to a total cost of$3,200.00.
Alligator Alley Lacrosse Classic will take place from October 29-30, 2016. This event has been hosted
in Collier County for the past two years, and features both adult and high school lacrosse teams. The
tournament looks to attract 400 out-of-county visitors, and will aid in featuring Collier County as a
growing destination for lacrosse. The expenses to be paid for this event will be a facility rental to North
Collier Regional Park up to a total cost of$3,200.00.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of up to $12,800.00 for these four 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.
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ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Tourist Development Council recommended this
item for approval 8-0 at the June 27, 2016 meeting.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION: This item has been approved as to form and legality and requires
majority vote for approval.—CMG
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves Tourist Development Tax
Category"B" funding to support four upcoming FY 16 sports events up to $12,800.00 and make 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.3.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Category "B"
funding to support the four upcoming FY 16 Sports Events up to $12,800 and make a finding
that these expenditures promote tourism.
Meeting Date: 7/12/2016
Prepared By
Name: GreenKelly
Title: Tourist Development Tax Coordinator,Tourism Division
6/29/2016 10:54:54 AM
Submitted by
Title: Division Director-Tourism, Tourism Division
Name: WertJack
6/29/2016 10:54:56 AM
Approved By
Name: WertJack
Title: Division Director-Tourism, Tourism Division
Date: 6/29/2016 6:03:37 PM
Name: GreeneColleen
Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 7/1/2016 11:06:19 AM
Name: AshtonHeidi
Title: Managing Assistant County Attorney, CAO Land Use/Transportation
Date: 7/1/2016 1:07:23 PM
Name: FinnEd
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management&Budget
Date: 7/1/2016 1:38:51 PM
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Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 7/3/2016 4:22:36 PM
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