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EXHIBIT A j <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TOURIST TAX FUNDING REQUEST <br />A. Program Cover Page <br />Agency: <br />Treasure Coast Sports Commission <br />Contact <br />Person: <br />Charles Hatcher <br />Title: <br />President/CEO <br />Address: <br />31 Piazza Drive <br />Website <br />Address: <br />PlayTreasureCoastFlorida.com <br />Program Title: <br />Promote & Advertise Tourism <br />Telephone: 772-871-5458 <br />Fax: <br />SSC C/1\ <br />0 <br />APR 16 202 <br />E -Mail: rhatcher(d_)playtreasurecoastflorida.com <br />I Agree - By checking the "I Agree" box and entering your name below, you certify that information contained in this <br />application accurately reflects the activities of this agency and that the expenditures or portions thereof for which County <br />funds are being requested are not reimbursed by any other source. <br />Name: Ryan Strickland <br />nrier aescrimion or the vroaram Tor wnicn Tunalna is reauestea: <br />Title: Vice President <br />These funds are being requested to continue the support of sports tourism in Indian River County, complementing the <br />regional efforts of the Treasure Coast. The requested funding would be utilized for post event grant support, bid fees, <br />destination marketing and administrative costs. The goal is to attract sporting events that will increase tourist <br />development tax collections, occupancy for hotels and restaurants, facility rental fees while generating a positive <br />economic impact within Indian River County. Participants and spectators will spend dollars on accommodations, food <br />and beverage, shopping, gas, etc, which will increase sales tax revenue, tourist tax collections and business <br />occupancy. <br />The Treasure Coast Sports Commission (TCSC) is the recognized Sports Tourism Management and Marketing <br />Organization for the Treasure Coast Region. The TCSC has a successful track record of attracting sporting events to <br />the Treasure Coast plus tracking the actualized room nights, estimated direct spending and overall economic impact <br />per event. Historically, 80-90 grant funded events are hosted annually on the Treasure Coast, with 25-30 of those <br />events taking place in Indian River County. FY2024, the TCSC is projecting 120 grant funded events to be hosted on <br />the Treasure Coast, with 40+ of these events taking place in Indian River County. A calendar of events can be found on <br />the sports commission's website, PlayTreasureCoastFlorida.com <br />5ummarV KeDort <br />Amount requested from Indian River County for 2024/2025: $280,000.00 <br />Total Proposed Program budget for 2024/2025: $900,000.00 <br />Percent of total Program budget: 31.11 % <br />Current Funding (2023/2024) $260,000.00 <br />Dollar increase / (decrease) in request: $20,000.00 <br />Percent increase / decrease in request: 7.69% <br />If request increased 5% or more, briefly explain why: <br />Due to the increasing trend in Sports Tourism for Indian River County, the additional funds would allow staff to expand <br />on the recruitment of new sporting events that boost the overall collection of Tourist Development while generating <br />direct spending for the businesses in the community. <br />The Organization's Board of Directors has approved this application on (date): 02/15/2024 <br />Name of President/Chair of the Board: Jill Hanson <br />Name of Exec. Director/CEO: Rick Hatcher <br />EXHIBIT A <br />