Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/6/2024
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 Tourism Grant Acceptance
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Accept the 2024 Tourism Grant in the amount of $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); and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute the Letter of Understanding and Disclosure Statement between the Baldwin County Commission and the Alabama Tourism Department and any 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 tourists from other states. The funds will be used to continue to market North Baldwin County and Bicentennial Park through community events and festivals.
Grant funds were supported by Senator Chris Elliot.
Previous Commission action/date: 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 prior to Commission approval due to time constraints and submission deadline of March 31, 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Incoming Revenue $7,800.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 106.44300 - 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: Time Sensitive- submit within 30 days of July 9, 2024.
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Commission Administration have Chairman sign documents and submit the original disclosure statement and LOU documents to:
Legislative Grant Coordinator
Alabama Tourism Department
Post Office Box 4927
Montgomery, AL 36103-4927
Katrina Taylor, Grants Coordinator, will enter grant in Munis.
Cc: Beth Hodges, Christie Bezoari, Brian Underwood, 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