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 Midwest Invitational Rodeo, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, to provide support for the upcoming rodeo at Genesee County's E.L. Cummings Center; 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
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a request for funding by the Midwest Invitation Rodeo in the amount of $15,000.00
BACKGROUND:
The Midwest Invitational Rodeo has made a request, in coordination with the City of Flint and Commissioner Winfrey, to bring the rodeo back to Genesee County's E.L. Cummings Center in the Genesee Recreational Area. Last year's event saw thousands of guests despite rain on the first evening.
DISCUSSION:
The rodeo will take place June 13-14, 2025, and is expected to draw in excess of 5,000 visitors to the event. In addition, the organizer has partnered with two local hotels for out-of-town guests. This use of accommodation tax funding is consistent with Genesee County's Accommodation Tax Ordinance. The contract, to be drafted by Corporation Counsel, will provide for the appropriate county branding. .
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
This is a budgeted expenditure and will be paid from the Accommodation Tax Fund account 2180-729.00-899.000.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
This event is coordinating with Genesee County's Parks & Recreation Commission for all needs.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on IT for this event.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The Board of County Commissioners have prioritized Community Growth and an Inclusive & Collaborative Culture. The Midwest Invitational Rodeo will bring a diverse audience to Genesee County's E.L. Cummings Center as we work to create place in ou...
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