Martin County

File #: 24-1247   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Tourist Development Council
On agenda: 9/10/2024 Final action:
Title: APPROVAL OF THE TREASURE COAST SPORTS COMMISSION CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Attachments: 1. MC_FY25 Treasure Coast Sports Commission Contract - Legal Reviewed.pdf

PLACEMENT: Consent

TITLE:

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APPROVAL OF THE TREASURE COAST SPORTS COMMISSION CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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The Treasure Coast Sports Commission, Inc. (TCSC) is the official sports marketing arm for Martin County and their annual contract is being presented to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for consideration.  The Tourist Development Council reviewed and approved this contract for consideration by the BOCC during their May 8, 2024 TDC meeting.

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DEPARTMENT: Administration                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Nerissa Okiye                     

                     Title:                     Tourism Director                      

REQUESTED BY: Martin County Tourist Development Council (TDC)                                          

 

PRESET:     

PROCEDURES: None                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

The Treasure Coast Sports Commission, Inc. is the official sports marketing arm for Martin County and their annual contract is being presented to the BOCC for consideration. The role of the Treasure Coast Commission is to promote Martin County as a leading destination for Sports Tourism.  

 

1. Contracted Drafted by:

The Office of Tourism and Marketing and County Attorney’s Office drafted this contract.

 

2. Parties to the Contract:

This is an agreement between Martin County and the TCSC.

 

3. Purpose of the Contract:

To provide funding for administrative support for the TCSC as well as event sponsorship opportunities for sporting event planners throughout the state and country to market sports tourism in Martin County.  Twelve percent of Tourist Development Tax is allocated by ordinance to sports marketing and promotion.

 

4. New / Renewal / Modified:

This is a new contract between Martin County and the TCSC. The TCSC has had previous similar contracts.

 

5. Duration of the Contract:

The contract is for one year beginning in October 2024 and ending September 2025.

 

ISSUES:

 

None

 

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

 

This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified and addressed legal risks, and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

 

RECOMMENDATION

Move that the Board approve the FY 2025 Contract with the Treasure Coast Sports Commission.

 

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and amend the contract per Board direction.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

RECOMMENDATION

None

                     

Funding Source

County Funds

Non-County Funds

Tourist Development Tax

210,000

 

Subtotal

210,000

 

Project Total

210,000


ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:

Budget Transfer / Amendment                      Chair Letter                                                               Contract / Agreement

Grant / Application                                          Notice          Ordinance                     Resolution

Other:     

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