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BOCC AGENDA ITEM


Item Title:CM3612 Train Strongman, LLC Sponsorship
Date:2/12/2024
Department:OMB
Background:
On January 17, 2024 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) approved AITDC Resolution No. 2024-009, which recommends to the Board of County Commissioners the use of Tourist Development Tax Dollars to sponsor Train Strongman, LLC. to enhance visitor experiences and promote tourism in Nassau County. AITDC is requesting that use of Tourist Development Tax Dollars be approved for sponsorship, Contract No. CM3612, with Train Strongman, LLC in the amount of $12,000.00
Request:
Consider the following: 1) Approve a Resolution authorizing the use of Tourist Development Tax dollars to sponsor Train Strongman, LLC; 2) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Contract No. CM3612, a Sponsorship Agreement with Train Strongman, LLC in the amount of $12,000.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
The utilization of Tourist Development Tax dollars to fund new and enhanced products and events is an integral aspect of successful tourism development in Nassau County.  TDT funds are generated by a 5% tax on short term accommodations on Amelia Island and are not part of ad valorem tax revenue.
Action Requested and Recommendation:
Consider the following: 1) Approve a Resolution authorizing the use of Tourist Development Tax dollars to sponsor Train Strongman, LLC; 2) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Contract No. CM3612, a Sponsorship Agreement with Train Strongman, LLC in the amount of $12,000.
Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
NA
Funding Source:
37523552-548350 LCPRJ

Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
CM3612
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
Yes
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
No
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
No
How many originals are needed?
3

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
CM3612 Train Strongman Sponsorship Agreement1/31/2024Cover Memo
BOCC Resolution Authorizing Use of TDT Funds2/2/2024Cover Memo