Agenda 10/25/2022 Item #16D 5 (To provide the financial support necessary to undertake court resurfacing, windscreen and site staging and preparation projects related to the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship)10/25/2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve a Collier County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Category “B”
Promotion Funds Grant Application for the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship for Fiscal Year 2023 in the
total amount of $670,000 within TDC Capital Projects Fund (758); make a finding that this expenditure
promotes tourism; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments.
OBJECTIVE: To provide the financial support necessary to undertake court resurfacing, windscreen, and site
staging & preparation projects related to the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship.
CONSIDERATION: East Naples Community Park (ENCP) has been transformed over the years to provide
support for the Minto U.S. Open Pickleball Championship. This tournament draws thousands of visitors and
participants each April for what is considered a world-class event for the best pickleball players in the sport. In
2022 the U.S. Open was televised on CBS Sports and provided viewers across the world with information on the
Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades Paradise Coast. As a premier facility ENCP has sixty-four (64) courts and a
welcome center, which constitutes one of the largest pickleball facilities of its kind in the United States.
According to Spirit Promotions, LLC, the 2022 U.S. Open Pickleball Championship hosted 2,800 participants with
an additional 35,000 spectators over the course of the eight-day event. The 2022 U.S. Open Pickleball
Championship resulted in direct visitor spending of approximately $7,144,210 within Collier County.
The Parks and Recreation Division is requesting $670,000 in additional funding from TDC Project Fund (758)
Reserves to support the following project
PROJECT AMOUNT REQUESTED
Court Resurfacing (40 courts) $600,000
Windscreens $20,000
Site Staging and Preparation $50,000
PROJECT DETAILS: The requested funds are intended to support future U.S. Open Pickleball Championships at
ENCP and are expected to promote tourism and related marketing efforts. The Parks & Recreation Division seeks
to obtain tourist development tax promotion funding for projects to directly support the U.S. Open.
▪ Court Resurfacing: $600,000 - A total of forty (40) of the sixty-four (64) courts need to be resurfaced at
an estimated cost of $15,000 per court.
▪ Windscreens: $20,000 - To better enhance the player and visitor experience, the park system will add
and/or replace existing windscreens. The windscreens serve to limit disruption from wind and will be
added to existing court fencing.
▪ Site Staging and Preparation: $50,000 - Provide funding for appropriate site staging for national
television exposure, including plants, trees, landscaping, and general site preparation to best promote the
event and the paradise coast.
The estimated time frame for this project is less than six (6) months. Project to formally commence in October 2022
and to be completed no later than April 2023. The 2023 Minto U.S. Open Pickleball Championship is scheduled to
commence on April 15, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT: Total funding requested is $670,000. Funding will be provided by a TDC Category B -
Promotion Grant. Funds are currently available in TDC Project Fund (758) reserves. A Budget Amendment will be
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required to reallocate reserves into the appropriate funded programs.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION(S): On June 27, 2022, the Collier County Tourist Development
Council recommended approval. On August 17, 2022, the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
(PARAB) voted 6-1 recommended that funding be approved.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for
approval. -CMG
RECOMMENDATION: To approve a Collier County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Category “B” Grant
Application for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of $670,000 TDC Project Fund (758); make a finding that this
expenditure promotes tourism; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments.
Prepared By: Jeffrey Newman, Financial and Operational Support Manager, Operati ons and Veterans Services
Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. TDC Grant US Open BCC Presentation (PPTX)
2. TDC US Open Capital Projects v2 (002) (DOCX)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.5
Doc ID: 23461
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve a Collier County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Category
“B” Promotion Funds Grant Application for the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship for Fiscal Year 2023 in the
total amount of $670,000 within TDC Capital Projects Fund (758); make a finding that this expenditure promotes
tourism; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments.
Meeting Date: 10/25/2022
Prepared by:
Title: – Operations & Veteran Services
Name: Jeff Newman
09/23/2022 9:26 AM
Submitted by:
Title: – Operations & Veteran Services
Name: Jeff Newman
09/23/2022 9:26 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Paul Beirnes Additional Reviewer Completed 09/23/2022 9:40 AM
Corporate Business Operations Jennifer Reynolds Additional Reviewer Completed 09/23/2022 12:32 PM
Operations & Veteran Services Jeff Newman Additional Reviewer Completed 09/26/2022 3:07 PM
Parks & Recreation Olema Edwards Additional Reviewer Completed 09/28/2022 1:41 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry PSD Level 1 Reviewer Completed 10/03/2022 11:45 AM
Public Services Department Tanya Williams PSD Department Head Review Completed 10/05/2022 8:25 AM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 10/09/2022 8:05 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 10/18/2022 2:46 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 10/18/2022 2:49 PM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 10/18/2022 3:15 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 10/18/2022 3:22 PM
Grants Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Skipped 10/19/2022 1:59 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 10/19/2022 2:40 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 10/25/2022 9:00 AM
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Capital Pro ject
Re quest for the
US Open
Pickleball
Championship
October 25th, 2022
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Prepared by PSD OVS and Parks teams
Presenting: Tanya Williams, Department Head;
Jeffrey Newman, Manager.
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Packet Pg. 1107 Attachment: TDC Grant US Open BCC Presentation (23461 : TDC "B" Grant Approval - US Open 2023 -
2022
U.S. Open
Pickleball
Championships
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2,800 Participants.
35,000 Spectators.
Direct Visitor Spending of approx imately
$7,144,210 within Collier County.
CBS Television exposure for Marco
Island/Naples/Paradise Coast.
Information Provided by Spirit Promotions, LLC.
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Packet Pg. 1108 Attachment: TDC Grant US Open BCC Presentation (23461 : TDC "B" Grant Approval - US Open 2023 -
2023 U.S. Open Pickleball Championship
Capital Pro jects
Re quest for Support:
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Packet Pg. 1109 Attachment: TDC Grant US Open BCC Presentation (23461 : TDC "B" Grant Approval - US Open 2023 -
•3 Areas of Funding Support.
•Court Resurfacing.
•Windscreens.
•Site Staging and
Preparation.
2023 U.S. Open Support Request
Court Resurfacing,
$600,000.00
Site Staging and
Preparation,
$50,000.00
Windscreens,
$20,000.00
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Packet Pg. 1110 Attachment: TDC Grant US Open BCC Presentation (23461 : TDC "B" Grant Approval - US Open 2023 -
Court Resurfacing
$600,000
§A total of forty (40)courts need to be resurfaced at an
estimated cost of $15,000 per court or $600,000 total.
The $600,000 requested will be used to resurface forty
(40)of the sixty-four (64)courts at the facility.
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Packet Pg. 1111 Attachment: TDC Grant US Open BCC Presentation (23461 : TDC "B" Grant Approval - US Open 2023 -
Windscreens
$20,000
§To enhance the player and visitor experience,the park
system will add and/or replace existing windscreens.
The windscreens serve to limit disruption from wind and
will be added to existing court fencing.
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Packet Pg. 1112 Attachment: TDC Grant US Open BCC Presentation (23461 : TDC "B" Grant Approval - US Open 2023 -
Site Stagging and Preparation
$50,000
§Provide funding for appropriate site stagging for national
television exposure,to include plants,trees,landscaping
and general site preparation to best promote the event
and the paradise coast.
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Packet Pg. 1113 Attachment: TDC Grant US Open BCC Presentation (23461 : TDC "B" Grant Approval - US Open 2023 -
2023 TDC Grant
U.S. Open
Pickleball
Timeline
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On June 22, 2022, the Collier County Tourism
Development Council gave unanimous
approval.
On August 17, 2022, the Collier County Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB) gave
approval 6-1.
With the approval of the Board of County
Commissioners of Collier County, the project
will formally commence; October 2022.
Project completed prior to April 1, 2023. The
start of the Minto U.S. Open Pickleball
Championship is April 15, 2023.
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Packet Pg. 1114 Attachment: TDC Grant US Open BCC Presentation (23461 : TDC "B" Grant Approval - US Open 2023 -
Conclusion
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The U.S. Open Pickleball Championship has continued to
grow in popularity and $670,000 is being sought to support
various capital projects to support the U.S. Open Pickleball
Championship.
The U.S. Open Pickleball Championship has continued to
grow in popularity and $670,000 is being sought to support
various capital projects to support the U.S. Open Pickleball
Championship.
Approve an expenditure of Tourist Development Tax
Promotion Funds to provide project funding in support of
the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship in the amount of
$670,000; make a finding that this expenditure promotes
tourism; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments
Approve an expenditure of Tourist Development Tax
Promotion Funds to provide project funding in support of
the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship in the amount of
$670,000; make a finding that this expenditure promotes
tourism; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments
Questions?Questions?
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Packet Pg. 1115 Attachment: TDC Grant US Open BCC Presentation (23461 : TDC "B" Grant Approval - US Open 2023 -
COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY "B" GRANT APPLICATION
Fiscal Year 202 3 U.S. Open Pickleball Championship Capital Projects
1. Name and Address of Project Sponsor Organization:
Collier County Parks and Recreation Division
North Collier Regional Park
15000 Livingston Road
Naples, Florida 34109
2. Contact Person, Title and Phone Number:
Jeffrey Newman, Financial &
Operational Support Manager
3339 Tamiami Trail E, Suite 217
Naples, FL 34112
Phone: 239-252-4027
Other: 239-465-9082
3. Organization's Chief Official and Title:
Olema Edwards, Interim Dir.
Collier County Parks and Recreation Division
4. Details of Project-Description and Location: This is a new TDC funded
project/program designed to support future U.S. Open Pickleball Championships at East
Naples Community Park (ENCP) and is expected to foster tourism and related marketing efforts.
These projects will provide additional amenities that are needed to accommodate the
growth of the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship. The three requested projects will
resurface forty courts, provide windscreen to improve play and provide for site stagging
and general site preparation. These projects will enhance and ensure a consistently
positive pickleball experience for players and visitors attending the U.S. Open
Pickleball Championship.
5. Estimated project start date: October 2022.
6. Estimated project duration: 7 Months
7. Total TDC Tax Funds Requested : $670,000.00
8. If the full amount requested cannot be awarded, can the program/project be
restructured to accommodate a smaller award? Yes (X ) No ( )
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Packet Pg. 1116 Attachment: TDC US Open Capital Projects v2 (002) (23461 : TDC "B" Grant Approval - US Open 2023 - $670,000)
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COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CATEGORY "B" GRANT APPLICATION
Fiscal Year 2023 U.S. Open Pickleball Championship Capital Projects
PROJECT BUDGET
PROJECT ELEMENT AMOUNT
TDC Funds Requested $670,000.00
City/Taxing District Share $N/A
State of Florida Share $N/A
Federal Share $N/A
TOTAL $670,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES:
The $670,000 contained in this request will be utilized as follows:
▪ $600,000 Court Resurfacing: A total of forty (40) courts need to be resurfaced at an estimated
cost of $15,000 per court or $600,000 total. The $600,000 requested will be used to resurface forty
(40) of the sixty-four (64) courts at the facility.
▪ $20,000 Windscreens: To better enhance the player and visitor experience, the park system will
add and/or replace existing windscreens. The windscreens serve to limit disruption from wind and
will be added to existing court fencing.
▪ $50,000 Site Stagging and Preparation: Provide funding for appropriate site stagging for national
television exposure, to include plants, trees, landscaping and general site preparation to best
promote the event and the paradise coast.
Additional TDC Funds requested $670,000.00
MILESTONES:
Obtain TDC approval for additional TDC Funds June 2022
Obtain PARAB approval August 2022
Obtain BCC approval September 2022
Project completion April 2023
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Packet Pg. 1117 Attachment: TDC US Open Capital Projects v2 (002) (23461 : TDC "B" Grant Approval - US Open 2023 - $670,000)