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EXHIBIT A INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TOURIST TAX FUNDING REQUEST A. Program Cover Page Telephone: 772-589-5969 Fax: 772-589-5993 E -Mail: CThibault(a.SebastianChamber.com I Agree - By checking the "I Agree" box and entering your name below, you certify that information contained in this application accurately reflects the activities of this agency and that the expenditures or portions thereof for which County funds are being requested are not reimbursed by any other source. Name: Heather Sears Title: Tourism & Events Coordinator brieT oescrnoaon or me vroaram Tor wnicn Tunaina is reauesiea: The Sebastian River Area (SRA) Chamber of Commerce & Pelican Porch Visitor's Center is designated as one of the County's Tourist Bureau Partners. Our Chamber is a Visitor's Center for the northern part of Indian River County, as well as a designated Visitor's Center on the Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway, and a VISIT FLORIDA Certified Visitor Information Center. We welcome over 10,000 visitors a year into our Visitor's Center. We assist them with suggestions and itineraries while vacationing in our area. In addition to providing visitor services upon arrival, we also market our Visit SRA destination brand to attract new visitors to the SRA by promoting our natural and recreational resources that make our area so unique. Utilizing Visit Florida's partnership whenever possible, we produce promotional videos, digital and print ads, social media posts, and email campaigns to target audiences while working collaboratively with and on behalf of our tourism partners to put heads on beds. Visitor numbers have increased dramatically since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. Our 2022/2023 plan is to continue to operate the Pelican Porch Visitor's Center full time, promote eco -tourism, fishing, birding, and festivals year-round to all travelers in and out of state as well as international. Our plan includes partnering with the City of Sebastian to implement an SRA Public Mural Program which will enhance the visitor's experience and give other opportunities to promote the area to different target audiences. This will also get us included on the Visit Florida Public Mural Trail map. Our plan also includes partnering with Visit IRC to implement a new Itinerary Program which will attract more visitors and increase the amount of time they stay. We plan to prioritize promotion of local businesses that have felt the greatest financial impact of the pandemic and to help tourism partners recoup lost revenue. Amount requested from Indian River County for 2022/2023: $140,000.00 Total Proposed Program budget for 2022/2023: $140,000.00 Percent of total Program budget: 100% Current Funding (2021/2022) $98,270.00 Dollar increase / (decrease) in request: $41,730.00 Percent increase / decrease in request: 42.46% EXHIBIT A Sebastian River Area Chamber of Agency: Commerce & Pelican Porch Visitor's Center Contact Person: Cheryl Thibault Title: President/CEO Address: 700 Main Street, Sebastian FL 32951 Website www.SebastianChamber.com Address: Program Title: Pelican Porch Visitor's Center and Tourism Promotion Telephone: 772-589-5969 Fax: 772-589-5993 E -Mail: CThibault(a.SebastianChamber.com I Agree - By checking the "I Agree" box and entering your name below, you certify that information contained in this application accurately reflects the activities of this agency and that the expenditures or portions thereof for which County funds are being requested are not reimbursed by any other source. Name: Heather Sears Title: Tourism & Events Coordinator brieT oescrnoaon or me vroaram Tor wnicn Tunaina is reauesiea: The Sebastian River Area (SRA) Chamber of Commerce & Pelican Porch Visitor's Center is designated as one of the County's Tourist Bureau Partners. Our Chamber is a Visitor's Center for the northern part of Indian River County, as well as a designated Visitor's Center on the Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway, and a VISIT FLORIDA Certified Visitor Information Center. We welcome over 10,000 visitors a year into our Visitor's Center. We assist them with suggestions and itineraries while vacationing in our area. In addition to providing visitor services upon arrival, we also market our Visit SRA destination brand to attract new visitors to the SRA by promoting our natural and recreational resources that make our area so unique. Utilizing Visit Florida's partnership whenever possible, we produce promotional videos, digital and print ads, social media posts, and email campaigns to target audiences while working collaboratively with and on behalf of our tourism partners to put heads on beds. Visitor numbers have increased dramatically since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. Our 2022/2023 plan is to continue to operate the Pelican Porch Visitor's Center full time, promote eco -tourism, fishing, birding, and festivals year-round to all travelers in and out of state as well as international. Our plan includes partnering with the City of Sebastian to implement an SRA Public Mural Program which will enhance the visitor's experience and give other opportunities to promote the area to different target audiences. This will also get us included on the Visit Florida Public Mural Trail map. Our plan also includes partnering with Visit IRC to implement a new Itinerary Program which will attract more visitors and increase the amount of time they stay. We plan to prioritize promotion of local businesses that have felt the greatest financial impact of the pandemic and to help tourism partners recoup lost revenue. Amount requested from Indian River County for 2022/2023: $140,000.00 Total Proposed Program budget for 2022/2023: $140,000.00 Percent of total Program budget: 100% Current Funding (2021/2022) $98,270.00 Dollar increase / (decrease) in request: $41,730.00 Percent increase / decrease in request: 42.46% EXHIBIT A