Agenda 06/13/2017 Item #16F106/13/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Category “B” funding to support the
upcoming June 2017 Gulf Coast Classic Lacrosse Sports Event up to $4,700 and make a finding
that the expenditures promote tourism.
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OBJECTIVE: Approve funding support for managing and promoting the upcoming sports event in
Collier County during FY 17.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County is scheduled to host the following event in June 2017. The
Tourism Division Sports Marketing Team has attracted this prestigious event to our community. The
projected hosting costs to manage and promote this event is 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 the event. Field rental and event support are authorized expenditures for the BCC approved
Sports Assistance Program. Funding for this event is subject to Board approval.
Gulf Coast Classic will take place June 17-18, 2017. This is a boys’ lacrosse event featuring athletes
ages 9-19 from across the State of Florida. The event is projected to host 30 teams and attract
approximately 700 athletes to the area and create 250 room nights. The expenses proposed to be paid for
this event will be assistance with field rental fees at North Collier Regional Park up to a total cost of
$3,200.00 and park staff weekend overtime costs up to $1,500.00 for a total of $4,700.00.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of up to $4,700.00 for this event is included in the BCC approved FY 17
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 April 24, 2017 meeting.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. - CMG
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approve Tourist Development Tax
Category “B” funding to support the Gulf Coast Classic lacrosse event up to $4,700.00 and make a
finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
Prepared By: Michael Obyc, Senior Sports Marketing Manager
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Application (PDF)
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Packet Pg. 994
06/13/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.1
Doc ID: 3205
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Category “B” funding to
support the upcoming June 2017 Gulf Coast Classic Lacrosse Sports Event up to $4,700 and make a
finding that the expenditures promote tourism.
Meeting Date: 06/13/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Tourist Development Tax Coordinator – Tourism
Name: Kelly Green
05/12/2017 9:25 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Tourism – Tourism
Name: Jack Wert
05/12/2017 9:25 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Jack Wert Additional Reviewer Completed 05/12/2017 9:39 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 05/15/2017 4:54 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/16/2017 7:55 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/16/2017 8:08 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 05/16/2017 10:40 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/05/2017 5:10 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 06/13/2017 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 995
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Packet Pg. 996 Attachment: Application (3205 : June Sports Event Funding Request)
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Packet Pg. 997 Attachment: Application (3205 : June Sports Event Funding Request)
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Packet Pg. 998 Attachment: Application (3205 : June Sports Event Funding Request)