To: Dr. Beverly Brown, Community & Economic Development Committee Chairperson
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Approval of a funding request by the Flint City Bucks, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, to provide support for the upcoming International Friendly Match between the Bucks and Atlas FC; the cost of this request is funded by vote of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners and will be paid from Genesee County's Accommodation Tax Fund
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a request for funding by the Flint City Bucks in the amount of $15,000.00
BACKGROUND:
Annually, Genesee County has supported various soccer matches hosted by the Flint City Bucks using Accommodation Tax Funding. These matches have included international friendlies, regional championships games, and national championship games.
DISCUSSION:
On June 25, 2025, the Flint City Bucks will be hosting the Atlas FC from Guadalajara, Mexico. This game is expected to draw 3,000 - 4,000 fans from throughout our region. Atlas FC plays in the top division of Mexican Soccer. In addition, the team has partnered with a local hotel for the three-night team stay as well as for out-of-town guests. The contract, to be drafted by Corporation Counsel, will provide for appropriate county branding and opportunities for county staff and families to attend the game.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on HR.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
This is a budgeted expense and will be paid for from the Accommodation Tax Fund account 2180-729.00-899.000.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on IT.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, authorize...
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