To: Dr. Beverly Brown, Community & Economic Development Committee Chairperson
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Approval of a request by the American Junior Golf Association for a three-year sponsorship of the Randy Wise Junior Open at Spring Meadows Country Club; total cost for this sponsorship is $37,500.00; the cost of this sponsorship will be paid from Genesee County's Accommodation Tax
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a three-year sponsorship for the Randy Wise Junior Golf Tournament
BACKGROUND:
Genesee County levies an accommodation tax for the purpose of supporting tourism within our County. Several years ago, the Board of County Commissioners approved setting aside an annual amount to be used for events that attract tourism to Genesee County. Annually, requests are made for sponsorships that help support these events in our community.
DISCUSSION:
Explore Flint & Genesee presented a sponsorship opportunity for the Randy Wise Junior Golf Tournament (RWJGT). The RWJGT is part of the American Junior Golf Association and plays annually at Spring Meadows Country Club in Linden. The request is for a three-year commitment at $15,000 annually. Explore Flint & Genesee are willing to commit $7,500 towards the first year's cost. In doing so, the total three-year cost would be $37,500. As part of the request and contract, Genesee County branding will be required, including language stating that this event was funded in part by a vote of the Genesee County Board of County Commissioners.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
There is adequate funding available in Genesee County's Accommodation Tax Fund. Cost will be paid from account 2180-729.00-899.000. No general fund contribution required.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on Technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
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