Agenda 09/12/2017 Item #16F309/12/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Promotion funding to support the five
upcoming October and November 2017 Sports Events up to $20,600 and make a finding that these
expenditures promote tourism.
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OBJECTIVE: Recommend funding support for managing and promoting five upcoming sports events in
Collier County during FY 17.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County is scheduled to host the following events in October and
November 2017. The Tourism Division Sports Marketing Team has attracted these prestigious events to
our community. The projected hosting costs to manage 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
staff support expenses for each event. Field rental and event assistance are authorized expenditures for the
BCC approved sports assistance program. Funding for these events is subject to Board approval.
ITF Super Senior Tournament will take place October 2-6, 2017. This event is a tennis tournament
taking place at Naples Bath and Tennis Club and will feature both men’s and women’s singles and
doubles competition in the Seniors division. The event is projected to attract 80 athletes and
approximately 250 room nights. The expenses to be paid for this event will be assistance with tennis
officials fees and event marketing items for the tournament for a total of $2,200.
USTA National Women’s 40 & 50 Mother Daughter Clay Court Championships will take place
October 4-8, 2017. This event is a tennis tournament taking place at Naples Bath and Tennis Club and
will feature singles and doubles competition. The event is projected to attract 80 athletes and
approximately 250 room nights. The expenses to be paid for this event will be assistance with tennis
officials fees and tournament staff assistance for the tournament for a total of $2,200.
USSSA Naples Fall Classic will take place October 13-15, 2017. This is a baseball tournament that will
take place at North Collier Regional Park, Veterans Park, and Golden Gate Park. The event will host
participants ages 8-14 and looks to attract over 270 athletes and generate 250 room nights. The expenses
to be paid for this event will be assistance with event marketing and event staff up to $2,500 and park
staff overtime up to $4,500 for a total of $7,000.
ITF Senior Tournament will take place October 23-27, 2017. This event is a tennis tournament taking
place at Naples Bath and Tennis Club and will feature both men’s and women’s singles and doubles
competition in the Seniors division. The event is projected to attract 80 athletes and approximately 250
room nights. The expenses to be paid for this event will be assistance with tennis official fees and event
marketing items for the tournament for a total of $2,200.
Suncoast Invitational will take place November 4-5, 2017. This is a second-year youth soccer event with
a field of competition for both boys and girls ages 9 to 19. In 2016, the tournament garnered over 600
athletes, 160 room nights, tourist development tax of $3,541.44, and an economic impact of $106,560 for
an investment of $3,200. This year the tournament looks to garner a field of over 600 athl etes and is
projected to generate 360 room nights. The expenses to be paid for this event will be facility rental to
North Collier Regional Park up to $5,200 and park staff overtime up to $1,800 for a total cost of $7,000.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of up to $20,600 for these five sports tourism events is included in the
BCC approved FY 17 Tourism Division budget in Fund 184 for Sports Marketing Event support.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan from this
action.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: This item was recommended for approval by the
Tourist Development Council 6-0 at the July 31, 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 approves Tourist Development Tax
Promotion funding to support five upcoming October and November 2017 Sports Events up to $20,600
and make a finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
Prepared By: Michael Obyc, Senior Sports Marketing Manager
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1. Event Applications (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.3
Doc ID: 3560
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Promotion funding to
support the five upcoming October and November 2017 Sports Events up to $20,600 and make a finding
that these expenditures promote tourism.
Meeting Date: 09/12/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Tourist Development Tax Coordinator – Tourism
Name: Kelly Green
08/02/2017 1:56 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Tourism – Tourism
Name: Jack Wert
08/02/2017 1:56 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Ed Caum Deputy Director Review Completed 08/02/2017 1:58 PM
Parks & Recreation Barry Williams Additional Reviewer Completed 08/03/2017 1:25 PM
Tourism Jack Wert Director Review Completed 08/03/2017 1:29 PM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 08/04/2017 9:53 AM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Wells Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/04/2017 10:04 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/07/2017 3:42 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 08/16/2017 11:56 AM
County Manager's Office Tim Durham Executive Director- Corp Business Ops Completed 08/17/2017 10:05 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/24/2017 4:13 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/12/2017 9:00 AM
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