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Agenda 11/10/2020 Item #16F 4 (Tourist Development Tax for the December 2020 Sports Tourism Event - Soccer Skills Unlimited)16. F.4 11/10/2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve the use of Tourist Development Tax Promotion Funds to support the upcoming December 2020 Sports Tourism Event up to $6,375 and make a finding that this expenditure promote tourism. OBJECTIVE: To support the hosting cost for sporting event in December 2020 with a goal to attract participants and spectators to Collier County through Sports Tourism. CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County is scheduled to host the following Sports Tourism Event in December 2020. The Tourism Division Sports Marketing Team has attracted this event to our community. The projected hosting costs are based on experience with these same or similar events, the event funding application request, and the projected room nights from the event organizer. Event expenditures are the responsibility of the event organizer to pay in advance. The Tourism Division proposes to reimburse the event organizers for field rental costs based on the proposed rental cost from the facility and room night visitation delivered to Collier County from the event participants and fans. These expenditures are authorized to be reimbursed through the BCC approved Sports Assistance Program. Staff utilizes the BCC approved Event Application form (attached) to determine the appropriate amount of recommended funding based on a sports tourism industry standard maximum acquisition cost of fifteen dollars per room night. Funding for these sports events are subject to TDC recommendation and Board approval. The Soccer Skills Showcase (Soccer Skills Unlimited) is scheduled for December 5-6, 2020. This will be the sixth year this event has been held at North Collier Regional Park. This is a girls and boys college soccer showcase ages U8-U19. The event is projected to attract 1500 participants and generate 425 room nights in the County based on the average over the past three years, direct visitor spending of $317,789 and TDT revenue of $3,188. The requested reimbursement amount provided by the event organizer is $9,000. The amount approved by the CVB is $6,375 based on an average of 425 room nights this event has produced over the last three years. Year Projected Dec 20 Actual Dec 2019 Actual Dec 2018 Direct Spending $317,789 $308,740 $251,482 TDT Revenue $3,385 $3,781 $2,434 Room Nights 425 is recommended 544 325 Acquisition Cost $15 (for $6,375) $15 (for $8,160) $15 (for $4,875) FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of up to $6,375 for the December 2020 event is provided in the FY 21 Tourism Division Sports Marketing Event Support budget in TDC Promotion Fund (184). GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan with this Executive Summary. ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Tourist Development Council recommended approval of this item 8-0 at the October 26, 2020 meeting. Packet Pg. 1887 11/10/2020 16. F.4 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. - CMG RECOMMENDATION: To approve Tourist Development Tax Promotion Funds to support the upcoming December 2020 Sports Tourism Event up to $6,375 and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism. Prepared by Nikki King, Sports Marketing Manager ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Soccer Skills College Showcase App (PDF) Packet Pg. 1888 16. F.4 11/10/2020 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.F.4 Doe ID: 14042 Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the use of Tourist Development Tax Promotion Funds to support the upcoming December 2020 Sports Tourism Event up to $6,375 and make a finding that this expenditure promote tourism. Meeting Date: 11/10/2020 Prepared by: Title: Tourist Development Tax Coordinator — Tourism Name: Kelly Green 10/27/2020 2:46 PM Submitted by: Title: Division Director — Tourism Name: Jack Wert 10/27/2020 2:46 PM Approved By: Review: Tourism Corporate Business Operations Tourism Corporate Business Operations County Attorney's Office Office of Management and Budget Budget and Management Office County Attorney's Office County Manager's Office Board of County Commissioners Kelly Green Stage 1 Review Jennifer Reynolds Stage 1 Review Jack Wert Director Review Sean Callahan Executive Director- Corp Business Ops Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Geoffrey Willig Level 4 County Manager Review MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending Completed 10/27/2020 2:47 PM Completed 10/27/2020 3:23 PM Completed 10/27/2020 3:30 PM Completed 11/02/2020 12:32 PM Completed 11/03/2020 9:30 AM Completed 11/03/2020 9:45 AM Completed 11/03/2020 10:12 AM Completed 11/03/2020 11:22 AM Completed 11/03/2020 4:41 PM 11/10/2020 9:00 AM Packet Pg. 1889 1 6.F.4.a —a �a Mks • County Event & Athletic Tournament Application *Application must be received via email 90 days prior to the first day of the event. Soccer Skills Unlimited Organization dame: 12653 Torbay Dr Organization Address: Boca Raton FI 33428 City: State: Zip: 7272518459 Organization Phone: www.soccerskilisunlimited.com Organization Website: Soccerskillsunlimited@gmail.com Organization Email: Non -Profit Tax ID No.: 84-4266553 Federal Tax ID No.: Jeff Pinteralli Event Director Full Name: *Event Director will be the Lftrst point of contact in the event of any issues during the event (i.e. medical, safety, altercations etc.). Collier County Parks and Recreation site -lead representative will consult on appropriate facility protocols, but it is the responsibility of the Event Director to regulate the situation. Once the situation has been mediated, the Collier County Parks and Recreation site -lead representative will discuss the appropriate recourse with the Event Director. (Altercations or violations may result in ejecting teams and/or individuals from facility etc.) The below contact information will be used to contact the Event Director during the event. Event Director Email: soccerskillsunlmited@gmail.com 7272518459 Event Director Cell Phone: Event Director Home/Business Address: Boca Raton 12653 Torbay Dr FI City: State: The Soccer Skills Showcase Event Name: Soccer Sport(s): December 5-6 2020 Dates requested for event: [17-TDC-00120/1350609/1] Page 6of14 ZIP: 33428 Packet Pg. 1890 1 6.F.4.a expenses. The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau will not pay any rental or vendor directly on behalf of the event organizer. The only exception to this is if the CVB agrees in writing to pay an internal Collier County entity directly (i.e. Collier County Police Department, Collier County EMS, Collier County Parks and Recreation etc.). 3. Sanctioning and/or bid fees directly related to the event. Non -Allowable Expenses I. Food, Beverages, Refreshments. 2. Administrative or general expenses. (i.e. office supplies, copies etc.) 3. Building projects or permanent equipment expenses. 4. Fundraising cost and/or functions. 5. Prize money or purses. G. Expenses and debts not related to event. Review Process 1. Applications will be reviewed to evaluate the impact of the event in Collier County. 2. All proposed funding must be approved by the Collier County Tourism Development Council and the Collier County Board of Commissioners. Funding will not be reimbursed unless all elements of the Event Application are strictly adhered to. Event Summary Now many years has this event been held? 6 years What previous locations have hosted this event? na Now many participants does this event host historically? 1500 Now many spectators does this event host historically? 3000 [ 17-TD C-00120/ 13 50609/1j Page 3 of 14 Packet Pg. 1891 1 6.F.4.a Please, provide a breakdown of participants, spectators, staff, and media. 1000 500 Out- of- Area Youth Participants Local Youth Participants 50 25 Out -of -Area Adult Participants Local Adult Participants 2000 1000 Out -of -Area Youth Spectators Local Youth Spectators 2000 1000 Out -of -Area Adult Spectators Local Adult Spectators 50 25 Out -of -Area Staff Local Staff _ 0 0 Out -of -Area Media Local Media Number of projected room nights for this event? *Please, provide a single number NOT a range. 600 How will you be securing Collier County hotel accommodations: host hotel, room blocks, general RFP, third -party agency? Please, explain in detail and list any hotels with the negotiated rate for the event. HBC Marketing Plan Please, describe in detail the marketing outlets that will be used to promote this event to participants, visitors, and entities outside of Collier County. Please note, media kits must be submitted no later than 90 days prior to the first day of the event with the application. Email blasts [17-TDC-00120/13SO609/1] Page 4 of 14 m a� a� c c u- c w t= 0 a Cn L d E 0 N 0 a Q. Q a� 3 0 z CO d a� m 0 V as 0 CO c m E z U 2 a Packet Pg. 1892 1 6.F.4.a Please refer to the allowable and non -allowable expenses on page 2 of this document to indicate the intended use of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Funds below. Please, provide (1) item per line. If an item is not outlined below, it will not be considered for funding reimbursement. Expense Amount Field rental 3200 awards 3000 2800 9000 Total Amount Requested: Compliance I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I have read the Policies and Procedures outlined in the Collier County Sports Tourism Event Funding Application. I will abide by all legal, financial, and reporting requirements as a condition of receiving funds from Collier County. Jeff Pinteralli Name: President Title: Soccer Skills Unlimited Organization: Signature: Jeff Pinteralli. 1 0-5-2020 Date: [17-TDC-00120/1350609/11 Page 5 of 14 m a c c u_ c as w 0 a L d E d N 0 a Q. Q m 0 z co a) m 0 L a) V 0 co c a) E z U 2 Q Packet Pg. 1893 3 i 1 6.F.4.a no Will this event be charging for parking? _ f yes, how much? *Collier County Parks and Recreation requires retention of 10% of the parking revenue. no Will this event be charging admission? if yes, how much? *Collier County Parks and Recreation requires retention of 10% of the admission revenue. no Will there be a different cost for youth? If yes, how much? is there an age limit for youth to be eligible for free admission? If yes, what age? Will you require food concessions? yes *If yes, please ensure an accurate event schedule is provided to Collier County Parks and Recreation upon request to ensure ample preparation time. *Please note, event organizers MUST provide their own staff to coordinate, operate, and supervise any parking and/or admission transactions and regulation of said activities. Collier County staff is NOT responsible for the storing of any monetary profits or tills gained from admission, parking, or any other revenue source or vendor associated with the event. Collier County Staff is also NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items or monies associated with the event. (Please, initial to verify your compliance) no Will you require the use of stage? _ no Will you require bleachers? _ If yes, provide detail: If yes, provide detail: *Please note, an additional cost may be associated with the rental of the stage and/or bleachers. Will this event be sanctioned? If yes, by which organization? yes..FYSA Will you require load -in dates in addition to the above requested dates? Please, circle one below (Please note, load -in days may require additional facility rental fees.) Yes Please list schedule of load -in and tear down (Date, Start, & End Time) and details na on what will be loaded-in/torn down. - No No load -in days are needed. [17-TDC-00120/1350609/1] Page 7 of 14 Packet Pg. 1894 Vendors 1. Vendors are required to supply their own power. 2. Vendors are required to be fully set-up at least (1) hour prior to competition. 3. No outside food and/or beverage vendors are allowed at North Collier Regional Park as there is an exclusive concessionaire on -site. 4. All vendors must provide a current business license and proof of insurance of at least $1,000,000 in coverage. Will you be securing any vendors at this event? Please, circle one below. YES Please list the name of the vendor(s), dates, times, and dimensions of set-up. na NO Vendors will NOT be on -site for the event. *Please note, a fee may be required for vendors to utilize venue space during the event. Facility(ies) Requesting: (Include number of fields and type. Example .- North Collier Regional Park — (1) multi -purpose field) (1) Norh collier regional park-8 fields (2) (3) (4) (S) Please, list any other logistical needs (i.e. number of tables, chairs, stage etc.). Please note, a cost may be associated with these requests at the expense of the event organizer, unless agreed upon in writing and excused as an expense by the CVB. na 1500 Estimated # of Athletes: [17-TDC-00120/1350609/1] Page 8of14 Packet Pg. 1895 1 6.F.4.a 3000 Estimated # of Spectators: 75 Estimated # of Teams: *Please note after 200 teams, multiple facilities must be used. Event organizers may also be asked to supply port-o-lets at their expense for events in excess of 200 teams. If using multiple facilities, please provide the information below. *Site Directors must be at least 21 years of age and remain on premises for the duration of the event. Jeff Pinteralli Site Director Pull Name (1): 7272518459 Site Director Cell Phone (1): NCRP Site Location: Site Director Pull Name (2): Site Director Cell Phone (2): Site Location: Site Director Pull Name (3): Site Director Cell Phone (3): Site Location: Site Director Pull Name (4): Site Director Cell Phone (4): Site Location: Insurance Policy Please provide the appropriate Certificate of Insurance per the guidelines below. Documentation of coverage must be supplied to Collier County Parks and Recreation Staff (15) business days prior to event. Reservation will not be honored without appropriate insurance on file. Please refer to the below for additionally insurance and coverage requirements. Collier County Board of County Commissioners 3299 East Tamiami Trail Suite 303 Naples, Ft. 34112-5746 o Agree to provide certificate(s) of insurance 15 business days prior to event starting as additional insured for the entirety of the event including the following language: o General liability requirements as follows: Provide Collier County with proof of a comprehensive General Liability Policy. Limits: $1,000,000.00 Bodily Injury and property damage. $1,000,000.00 Auto, bodily injury, property damage, workers comp, employers liability (minimum $100,000) [17-TDC-00120/1350609/1) Page 9 of 14 Packet Pg. 1896 1 6.F.4.a o Agree that Collier County assumes no liability for the recruitment, selection, background screening of ncp-county special event management, staff, volunteers, coaches, youth leaders, and others. (Please, initial to verify your compliance with the above Insurance Policy) Facility Rental Deposit PolicV A deposit of 15% of the total rental fees and charges associated with the event must be paid to Collier County Parks and Recreation no later than 90business days prioror at the time of scheduling, whichever is earlier, to the first day of reservation. Once the event takes place and is complete, Collier County Parks and Recreation will issue a full re and to the entity that paid the deposit, provided the facilities utilized for the event are returned in the same condition as prior to the event. Should any damages or monetary obligations be incurred by the facility (i.e. excessive damage, vandalism etc.), the 151,'o deposit shall be retained by Collier County Parks and Recreation. J P Please initial to verif y fy your compliance with the Facility Rental Deposit Policy) Event Cancellation Policy Please note, if the event is cancelled 90 or more days prior to the first requested date of reservation, a ull re and will be issued to the entity that paid the deposit. In the event the reservation is cancelled less than 90 days prior to the first requested date of reservation, the 15% deposit will be retained by Collier County Parks and Recreation and no refund will be issued to the entity that paid the deposit. If the event is not able to be hosted due to Acts of God (i.e. hurricane), the 15% deposit will be refunded by Collier County Parks and Recreation. In regards to inclement weather, if competition begins on any day, rental fees and event expenses are to be paid in full for said day. If the rented areas are deemed unplayable by Parks and Recreation bead Supervisor and/or weather does not allow for the event to begin, rental fees and expenses associated with the date of cancellation will be waived. Collier County reserves the right to terminate this Event for any reason with 30 days notice to the Event �ganizer. Deposit will be refunded in full. No other refunds will be made. (Please, initial to verify your compliance with the Event Cancellation Policy) Facility Parking Policy Please note, all cars parking on Collier County Park property must park within the designated parking spot areas. This DOES NOT include any grass area, berm, median, or area not conducive with the safety of park users. In addition, destruction of landscaping and/or signs prohibiting parking in certain areas is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with the above policy and/or failing to comply with the proper parking guidelines as set forth by Collier County Parks and Recreation may result in parking violations being issued to the party in violation and/or towing of vehicles. Please, communicate this policy to individuals associated with the event (i.e. teams, coaches, spectators, vendors etc.) prior to the first event day via email. [17-TDC-00120/1350609/1] Page 10 of 14 Packet Pg. 1897 1 6.F.4.a JP (Please, initial to verify your compliance with the Facility Parking Policy) Post -Event Material Deadline Policy Post -event forms and proof of room nights in Collier County must be submitted within (10) calendar days from the last day of the event. Failure to submit the proper documentation provided by Collier County, may result in forfeiture of County approved funding reimbursement and/or future event dates. JP (Please, initial to verify your compliance with the Post -Event Material Deadline Policy) Evaluation o Event or Future Dates Polic Upon submission of the post -event and room night materials, Collier County will evaluate the impact of the event in Collier County based on the deliverables outlined by the event organizer in the funding application. Collier County will determine based on said evaluation, the extent of which Collier County will be involved with the event in future years, in terms of event dates and funding. If an event fails to meet the assured impact to Collier County, Collier County reserves the right to cancel future requested and/or approved dates. In addition, if there are any activities, violations, or infractions (i.e. altercations, law enforcement/security detail required, violation of park regulations, county laws, etc.) that are deemed unfavorable to Collier County, Collier County reserves the right to cancel future requested and/or approved dates. JP (Please, initial to verify your compliance with the Evaluation of Event for Future Dates Policy) Future Date Reguest Policy Upon submission of post -event materials, event organizers may request dates for future events. The ability of the event to deliver the proposed room nights and impact in Collier County provided in the funding application, will be factored in to the potential for future event funding and date request. Collier County staff reserves the right to deny a request for rental of the desired dates and times. JP (Please, initial to verify your compliance with the Future Date Request Policy) Venue Renta_l_Reguest & Approval Policy Venue rental request and/or approved venue request, are subject to being relocated to another County facility or cancelled in the event of maintenance, safety issues, scheduling, facility capacity, non- compliance with Collier County guidelines, rules, and laws. This also includes any Acts of God (i.e. hurricane). Any of the above adversities will be communicated to the renter by Collier County staff. JP (Please, initial to verify your compliance with the Venue Rental Request & Approval Policy) [17-TDC-00120/1350609/1] Page 11 of 14 Packet Pg. 1898 1 6.F.4.a Collier Countv Resident Polic In the event a Collier County funded event does not fulfill the impact assured to the County in the event application, the event is subject to cancellation of future requested and/or approved dates. If the event organizer is still interested in hosting an event over the same or different date patterns without Collier County funding, the event organizer must be a Collier County resident and show proof of Collier County residency. CVB and/or Collier County Parks & Recreation staff reserves the right to deny a request for rental of the desired dates and times. JP (Please, initial to verify your compliance with the Collier County Resident Policy) Hotel & Room Night Guidelines Policy Event organizers are required to provide actual room night pick-up reports from hotels, which housed event patrons in Collier County to Collier County staff within (10) calendar days of the last day of the event. These reports must come from hotel representatives and be featured on official hotel documentation (Written emails, excel sheets etc., will not be accepted as valid proof of room nights). In the event a third -party booking agency is used; the same procedure as above applies. Third -party booking agencies must also verify in writing, the accuracy of the reports. Room nights that are not accounted for on pick-up reports as outlined above, will not be considered for inclusion into the room night total for the event. JP (Please, initial to verify your compliance with the Hotel & Room Night Guidelines Policy) Rental Fees & Payment Policy All fees and expenses related with the event are the responsibility of the event organizer to pay. In addition, any field, equipment, and/or facility usage in excess of the approved number of fields, venues, and/or equipment is subject to additional charges at the expense of the event organizer. In the event, it is determined that the event will require more event fields/space after funding has been submitted for the event, the additional cost will be the responsibility of the event organizer to remit. Payment of all rental fees and expenses associated with the event are to be paid within 30 calendar clays after the last day of the event. This does not include any expense that is agreed upon in writing as an excused expense with the CVB. JP (Please, initial to verify your compliance with the Rental Fees Policy) Weather Policy Inclement weather and/or field conditions will be assessed by the Collier County Parks & Recreation Event Supervisor and/or CVB Sports Representative in accordance with the protocol approved by Collier County Risk Management. [17-TDC-00120/1350609/1] Page 12 of 14 Packet Pg. 1899 1 6.F.4.a 117 (Please, initial to verify your compliance with the Weather Policy) Event A roval Policy I understand that submitting an application is NOT a guarantee of availability or approval. Approval will be indicated once all signatures below are completed and the County confirms compliance with requirements. However, Collier County reserves the right to deny or cancel rental request if the required documentation is not provided and/or if guidelines are not followed as requested by Collier County. This also includes those guidelines set forth in the above application and the Collier County Parks and Recreation Rules & Regulations form. JP (Please, initial to verify your compliance with Event Approval Policy) INDEMNIFICATION To the maximum extent permitted by Florida law, the EVENT SPONSOR shall indemnify and hold harmless Collier County, its officers and employees from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegals' fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the EVENT SPONSOR or anyone employed or utilized by the EVENT SPONSOR in the performance of this Agreement. This indemnification obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge or reduce any other rights or remedies which otherwise may be available to an indemnified party or person described in this paragraph. This section does not pertain to any incident arising from the sole negligence of Collier County. The foregoing indemnification shall not constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the limits set forth in section 768.28, Florida Statutes. JP (Please, initial to verify your compliance with recruited Indemnification langua [17-TDC-00120/1350609/1] Page 13 of 14 Packet Pg. 1900 1 6.F.4.a Event Director JEFF PINTERALLI Printed Name: PRESIDENT Title : Signature: JEFF PINTERALLI/ 10-5-2020 Date: Parks & Recreation Representative Printed Name: Casey Doyle Title: Sports & Sports & Special Events Coordinator DoyleCase 1:1igitallysigned byDoyiecasey pate: 2020.10.0618:19:36 Signature: 04'00' Date: 1 0/6/2020 [17-TDC-00120/1350609/1] Collier County/CVB Representative Printed Name: 10 tf 4 4 Title: ' Signature,- J� Date: 5'c� Page 14 of 14 e Packet Pg. 1901