Agenda 03/14/2017 Item #16F403/14/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept a multiple year donation from Minto Communities and Spirit
Promotions for future marketing and promotion of Pickleball and other sports tourism events in
Collier County.
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OBJECTIVE: Accept a multiple year donation from Minto Communities and Spirit Promotions.
CONSIDERATIONS: The U.S. Open Pickleball Championships has produced a great following for the
sport of Pickleball in Collier County. An outgrowth of the US Open has been the establishment of a
Pickleball Academy at East Naples Community Park for training of Pickleball players from all over the
world, and a multiple year commitment to host the US Pickleball Championships in Co llier County for
the next five years. Minto Communities agreed to become the title sponsor of the first year US Open
event and has agreed to an extension of that title sponsorship for additional years.
In recognition of the support of Pickleball by Collier County, Minto Communities and Spirit Promotions
have voluntarily offered a donation of $10,000 from each entity for a total of $20,000 per year for the
next four years beginning in FY 17. The funds are designated to be retained in the Tourism Division Fund
184 for use to promote Pickleball and other sports tourism events in Collier County.
This donation is voluntary and is intended to be used to promote and support Pickleball and other sports
tourism events that promote tourism to Collier County. The donation in the first year may be in the form
of cash or an equivalent donation consisting of advertising or physical improvements that support the
event. Minto Communities and Spirit Promotions may purchase shade banners that support and promote
the 2017 event. Accepting donations does not require TDC approval. Staff will provide a clarification for
the use of the first year’s donation at the March 27, 2017 TDC meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount of the donation is $20,000 per year for four years for a t otal of $80,000
and should be deposited into Fund 184 to be used for destination marketing expenditures in FY 17, FY
18, FY 19 and FY 20.
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 9-0 at the February 27, 2017 meeting.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. - CMG
RECOMMENDATION: To accept a multiple year donation from Minto Communities and Spirit
Promotions for future marketing and promotion of Pickleball and other sports tourism events in Collier
County.
Prepared by: Jack Wert, Tourism Division Director
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.4
Doc ID: 2825
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept a multiple year donation from Minto Communities
and Spirit Promotions for future marketing and promotion of Pickleball and other sports tourism events in
Collier County.
Meeting Date: 03/14/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Tourist Development Tax Coordinator – Tourism
Name: Kelly Green
03/01/2017 8:21 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Tourism – Tourism
Name: Jack Wert
03/01/2017 8:21 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Jack Wert Additional Reviewer Completed 03/01/2017 9:50 AM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 03/02/2017 8:31 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/02/2017 10:33 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 03/03/2017 8:25 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 03/03/2017 5:55 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 03/07/2017 2:05 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/14/2017 9:00 AM
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