Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/3/2024
Item Status: New
From: Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History
Submitted by: Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Alabama Tourism Department - 2024 Legislative Tourism Grant Acceptance
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Accept the 2024 Legislative Tourism Grant in the amount of $2,600.00 from the Alabama Tourism Department Legislative grant program for the Baldwin County Commission (Department of Archives and History) to assist with expenses associated with Christmas at Bicentennial Park (December 2024); and
2) Authorize the Chairman and Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History, to execute the Letter of Understanding and any grant related documents.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The 2024 Tourism Community Grants Program is designed to attract out-of-state tourists and generate revenue by promoting attendance at community-wide special events. Since out-of-state visitors spend more money than local attendees, the highest priorities were given to attractions and events that will bring in tourists from other states. These funds will be used to continue to market Bicentennial Park.
Grant funds were supported by Representative Donna Givens.
Previous Commission action/date: August 6, 2024 - BCC accepted the 2024 Tourism Grant for $7,800.00 from the Alabama Tourism Department for the Baldwin County Commission (Department of Archives and History) to assist with expenses involved with Olde Time Days at Bicentennial Park (October 5, 2024) and the Christmas Extravaganza (December 14, 2024).
May 7, 2024 - BCC confirmed, ratified and approved the submittal of the Alabama Tourism Grant Application by staff on behalf of the Baldwin County Commission for grant funds for community-wide events and festivals. The grant application was submitted by staff electronically before Commission approval due to time constraints and the submission deadline of March 31, 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Incoming Revenue $2,600.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 106.44600 - Grants
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Commission Administration have Chairman sign the document and submit the Letter of Understanding (LOU) document to:
Legislative Grant Coordinator
ATTN: Amy Jordan
Alabama Tourism Department
Post Office Box 4927
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-4927
Or email a copy to Amy Jordan at: amy.jordan@tourism.alabama.gov
Katrina Taylor, Grants Coordinator, will enter grant in Munis.
Cc: Beth Hodges, Lynzie Clark, Christie Bezoari, Brian Underwood, Katrina Taylor, Wanda Gautney, Roger Rendleman, Felisha Anderson
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A