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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Category "B" funding to support the four
upcoming FY 16 Sports Events up to $15,300 and make a finding that these expenditures promote
tourism.
OBJECTIVE: Approve funding support for managing and promoting four upcoming sports events in
Collier County during FY 16.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County is scheduled to host the following events in April and May 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 this 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.
Naples Spring Shootout will take place on April 2-3, 2016. This is the third year for this event in which
has seen growth every year. This year looks to bring over 75 teams that will play at North Collier
Regional Park. Last year this event attracted over 1,400 visitors to the area and will increase with the
number of teams increasing this year. This event promotes Collier County as a major destination for
youth soccer. The expenses to be paid for this event will be facility rental to North Collier Regional Park
up to a total cost of$3,200.00.
TBS/Florida State Baseball Championship will take place on April 22-24, 2016. This event will attract
over 1,200 visitors to the area and has historically produced over 600 room nights. This tournament is a
youth baseball tournament consisting of out of market teams. This event promotes Collier County as a
youth sports destination. The expenses to be paid for this event will be facility rental of North Collier
Regional Park as well as Veterans Park up to a total cost of$3,600.00
Sports Recruiting USA Soccer Showcase will take place April 23-24, 2016. This is a first year event
that is expecting to attract over 60 teams and will bring over 40 collegiate coaches to scout youth players
competing for collegiate scholarships. This event promotes Collier County as a major tourism destination
for youth soccer as well as a recruiting hotbed for soon to be collegiate athletes. The expenses to be paid
for this event will be facility rental to North Collier Regional Park up to a total cost of$3,200.00.
FHSAA Boys' Volleyball State Championships will take place on May 6-7, 2016. This event will be
the first ever Boys Volleyball State Championship held on the west coast of Florida. This event attracts
the top high school volleyball talent in the state to compete for the State Championship. This event
promotes tourism to the County as Boys' Volleyball is currently not played in our area. This tournament
looks to help grow and impact the sport to start competition on our coast as well. The expenses to be paid
for this event will be event service expenses, including but not limited to, announcers, athletic trainers,
security,hospitality,and site managers up to a total cost of$5,300.00.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of up to $15,300.00 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.
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ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Tourist Development Council recommended
approval of this item 7-0 at the February 22, 2016 meeting.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION: This item has been approved as to form and legality and requires
majority vote for approval.—CMG
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves Tourist Development Tax
Category"B"funding to support four upcoming FY 16 sports events up to $15,300.00 and make a finding
that these expenditures promote tourism.
Prepared By: Parker Medley, Sports Marketing Manager
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.F.16.F.2.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Category "B"
funding to support the four upcoming FY 16 Sports Events up to $15,300 and make a finding
that these expenditures promote tourism.
Meeting Date: 3/8/2016
Prepared By
Name: GreenKelly
Title: Tourist Development Tax Coordinator,Tourism Division
2/23/2016 3:13:16 PM
Submitted by
Title: Division Director-Tourism,Tourism Division
Name: WertJack
2/23/2016 3:13:18 PM
Approved By
Name: WertJack
Title: Division Director-Tourism,Tourism Division
Date: 2/23/2016 3:24:06 PM
Name: GreeneColleen
Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 2/24/2016 4:57:39 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 2/24/2016 5:07:15 PM
Name: FinnEd
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management&Budget
Date: 2/25/2016 8:59:42 AM
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Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 2/28/2016 3:59:18 PM
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