To: Dr. Beverly Brown, Community & Economic Development Committee Chairperson
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and The Sports Facilities Companies, in an amount not to exceed $44,800.00, to provide detailed market research, opinion of cost, and pro forma for a potential sports complex; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the Accommodations Tax Fund
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of an agreement to perform sports complex pro forma
BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners have expressed interest in building a sports complex as an economic development tool. Previously, the Board of Commissioners commissioned a feasibility study to determine the viability of a complex in our area. That data is pre-COVID.
DISCUSSION:
With the feasibility study in hand, the Board needs to better understand the cost of building and operating a sports complex/facility. The Sports Facilities Company specializes in building and operating sports complexes nationwide. The Flint & Genesee Group had previously engaged with The SFA about conducting further review of the costs to build and operate a complex in our County.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The cost of this proposal will be split between the County and the Flint & Genesee Group. Funding for the County's portion of $22,400 will come from the Accommodation Tax Fund Balance through account 2180-729.00-899.000. There is ample resources within the fund balance to cover this cost.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact of facilities for this study.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact of technology for this study.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The Board of County Commissioners have prioritized a Health, Livable & Safe Communities as well as Community Growth. In further exploring the viability of this project, the Board continues to support those goals.
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