Agenda 12/10/2019 Item #16F 9 (FBU Sponsorship Agreement)12/10/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the Sponsorship Agreement between Collier County and Football
University (FBU) to host the Top Gun Showcase summer program in July 2020, 2021 and 2022 and
make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
OBJECTIVE: Recommend the approval of a Sponsorship Agreement between Collier County and
Football University for the Top Gun Showcase for 2020, 2021 and 2022.
CONSIDERATIONS: Football University under the management of CEO Steve Quinn is the
recognized leader in developing and enhancing the ability and skill of serious football players in middle
school and high school.
The Football University Top Gun Showcase, previously held in Rock Hill, South Carolina, will be hosted
in July of 2020, July 2021 and July 2022 at the new Paradise Coast Sports Complex. This is the country’s
largest football showcase averaging 1,250 athletes and over 3,000 guests. They are anticipating 1,000 to
1,500 hotel room nights in Collier County with an estimated economic impact of $1.5-$2.0 million.
The County proposes to pay Football University a Sponsorship Fee in the sum of $100,000.00 for each of
Fiscal Years 20; FY 21 and FY 22 in two installments each fiscal year to help Football University pay for
its costs related to hosting the event. The terms and conditions are itemized in the attached Sponsorship
Agreement and outline two installment payments payable to Football University totaling $100,000. In
summary, the installments are as follows.
• The First Payment of Fifty-thousand dollars ($50,000.00) shall be paid to FBU within 45 days of
the County’s receipt of an invoice and the written notice and schedule provided by FBU that it
has commenced operating their Football University Camps.
• The Second Payment of Fifty-thousand dollars ($50,000.00) shall be paid to FBU within 45 days
from the conclusion of the Top Gun Showcase and upon receipt of an FBU invoice and Post
Event Report. Evidence of the conclusion of that event may include video, social media posts,
event announcer read scripts and local use of the CVB logo at the event site as agreed to.
FISCAL IMPACT: FY 20 funding in the amount of $100,000 is provided in the Tourist Development
Tax supported Tourism Promotion Fund (184) sports marketing budget. Future funding for the FBU
contract will be requested in the FY 21 and FY 22 sports marketing budgets.
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 November 25, 2019 meeting.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. - CMG
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Sponsorship Agreement between Collier County and Football
University to host the Top Gun Showcase summer program in July 2020, 2021 and 2022 and make a
finding that this item promotes tourism.
Prepared by: James Hanrahan, Sports Development Manager
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1. Sponsorship Agreement Final Vendor Signed (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.9
Doc ID: 10913
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the Sponsorship Agreement between Collier County
and Football University (FBU) to host the Top Gun Showcase summer program in July 2020, 2021 and
2022 and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
Meeting Date: 12/10/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Tourist Development Tax Coordinator – Tourism
Name: Kelly Green
11/18/2019 9:44 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director – Tourism
Name: Jack Wert
11/18/2019 9:44 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Jack Wert Director Review Completed 11/18/2019 10:57 AM
Corporate Business Operations Sean Callahan Executive Director- Corp Business Ops Completed 11/25/2019 2:50 PM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 11/26/2019 4:21 PM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Wells Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/26/2019 4:40 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/26/2019 4:45 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 11/27/2019 11:12 AM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 12/01/2019 11:20 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 12/10/2019 9:00 AM
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