SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Tourist Development Council (TDC) Funding Request for Florida Watercolor Society, Inc. for the Florida Watercolor Society Annual Convention, Tradeshow & Exhibit (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $4,900 as approved in the FY 22/23 budget)
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Loretta Shaffer, Director |
Tourist Development |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Tourist Development Council (TDC) seeks funding approval for organizations that have festivals, events, or programs which support the TDC’s mission to lead, market, and grow the County’s travel and tourism industry to generate economic development opportunities and prosperity for the entire community. This funding contract is for the Florida Watercolor Society Annual Convention, Tradeshow and Exhibit hosted by the Florida Watercolor Society, Inc. to be held September 25-30, 2023 at the Hilton Ocala. This event was recommended for funding by the TDC at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 25, 2023.
Florida Watercolor Society Annual Convention, Tradeshow and Exhibit - $4,900
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure of $4,900 as approved in the FY 22/23 budget, funding from CP155552-548101
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Tourist Development Council funding request and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the attached funding agreement.
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