Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/7/2025
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 - 2025 Legislative Event Grant Acceptance
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Accept the 2025 Alabama Tourism Department Legislative Event Grant in the amount of $2,600.00 from the Alabama Tourism Department for the Baldwin County Commission (Department of Archives and History) to assist with expenses involved with the Christmas Drive-Thru Light Shows (December 1 - 23, 2025); 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 other documents related to this grant award.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The 2025 Tourism 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.
House Member Donna Givens supported the 2025 grant funds.
Previous Commission action/date: August 5, 2025 - Accepted the 2025 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 4, 2025) and the Christmas Drive-Thru Light Shows (December 1-23, 2025).
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Incoming Revenue $2,600.00
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 - all docs must be received by 10/15/25
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration and Grants Department - Katrina Taylor, Grants Coordinator, will enter the grant in Munis.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration will have the Chairman sign the documents and submit via email the LOU and Disclosure Statement to:
Via Email Only - (amy.jordan@tourism.alabama.gov)
Alabama Tourism Department
ATTN: Legislative Grant Coordinator
Post Office Box 4927
Montgomery, Alabama 36103-4927
cc: Felisha Anderson, Roger Rendleman, Beth Hodges, Christie Bezoari, Brian Underwood, Katrina Taylor, Shelby Middleton, Wanda Gautney
Additional instructions/notes: N/A