Agenda 09/13/2016 R Item #16F 8 16.F.8
09/13/2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommend approval of Tourist Development Tax Category B (Marketing and Events Grants)
funding to support the three upcoming FY 16 Sports Events up to $24,900 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 October and
November 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.
Nations Fall State Championship will take place October 21-23, 2016. This event features youth
baseball and will attract 40 teams to compete in the tournament. The event generated 500 room nights in
2015, and will utilize multiple County park facilities to facilitate the growing event this year. The
expenses to be paid for this event will be facility rental to North Collier Regional Park, Veterans Park,
and Golden Gate Community Park, as well as, assistance with officials fees up to a total cost of
$5,000.00.
Suncoast Invitational will take place November 5-6, 2016. This is a youth soccer event with a field of
competition for both boys and girls ages 9 to 19. The tournament looks to garner a field of 75 teams and
is projected to generate 600 room nights within the county. The expenses to be paid for this event will be
facility rental to North Collier Regional Park, officials' fees, and athletic training assistance up to a total
cost of$8,200.00.
Paradise Shootout will take place from November 12-13, 2016. This event features lacrosse and will
attract approximately 40 teams to the event. The event generated 500 room nights this past year, and
looks to add more teams to the competition this year. The expenses to be paid for this event will be
facility rental to North Collier Regional Park and assistance with marketing including a program, email
blast,and website ads to promote the event,up to a total cost of$11,700.00.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of up to $24,900.00 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.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Tourist Development Council recommended
approval of this item 8-0 at the August 22, 2016 meeting.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION: This item has been approved as to form and legality and requires
majority vote for approval. -CMG
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves Tourist Development Tax
Category "B" funding to support four upcoming FY 16 sports events up to $24,900.00 and makes a
finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
Prepared By: Michael Obyc, Senior Sports Marketing Manager
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09/13/2016
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.8
Item Summary: Recommend approval of Tourist Development Tax Category B (Marketing and
Events Grants) funding to support the three upcoming FY 16 Sports Events up to $24,900 and make a
finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
Meeting Date: 09/13/2016
Prepared by:
Title: Tourist Development Tax Coordinator—Tourism
Name: Kelly Green
08/26/2016 12:02 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director-Tourism—Tourism
Name: Jack Wert
08/26/2016 12:02 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Attorneys Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 08/26/2016 1:23 PM
Tourism Jack Wert Level 1 Sim.Reviewer 1-8 Completed 08/26/2016 1:28 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/26/2016 4:31 PM
County Attorneys Office Jeffrey A.Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/26/2016 4:49 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Level 3 OMB 1st Reviewer 1-4 Completed 08/29/2016 9:53 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/29/2016 3:25 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/13/2016 9:00 AM
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