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MEMORANDUM <br />TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />FROM: John Tippin <br />DATE: December 11, 2001 <br />RE: LAW ENFORCEMENT GAMES <br />We have the opportunity to host the Florida Law Enforcement Games in 2003- <br />2004 along with Martin and St. Lucie Counties. It is a two-year commitment by the <br />Games to be here. There are an estimated 5000-6000 participants. With their families <br />and friends, approximately 11,000 people are expected to come to the area. The financial <br />impact will be about $6 million per year. <br />The cost to bring the Games to our area is $50,000. The three county area (Indian <br />River, St. Lucie, and Martin) will host the Games. St. Lucie has committed $20,000 and <br />Martin has committed $15,000. I am asking that we commit $15,000 to complete the <br />commitment letter. That $15,000 will come out of Tourist Development contingency. <br />This is a <br />wonderful exposure <br />for our <br />County to seek those sports dollars. We <br />have some great <br />facilities that can be <br />used for <br />the competitions and some great overnight <br />accommodations. <br />The event will take <br />place in <br />June of each year. <br />Commissioner Tippin commented that there will be an estimated impact on the local <br />economy of $6,000,000 and the funds are available in contingency. <br />Commissioner Macht stated that he had received word that we have been awarded <br />the games and he expects written confirmation this week. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Tippin, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board <br />unanimously approved a donation of $15,000 to the <br />2003-04 Law Enforcement Games with the <br />understanding that Martin County has committed the <br />sum of $15,000 and St. Lucie County has committed <br />the sum of $20,000. <br />DECEMBER 18, 2001 <br />-113- <br />