Item Coversheet
 CITY OF PLANO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Council Meeting Date:  10/22/2018

Department:  CVB

Department Head: Robin Reeves

Agenda Coordinator:  Susan Berger

CAPTION


To approve an expenditure in the amount of $175,000 for a grant of hotel-motel tax revenues to USA Softball DFW, Inc. for hosting the USA Softball 2019 18U and 16U Gold Nationals softball tournament; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.  Approved

 

 

 


FINANCIAL SUMMARY

 

Operating Expense
FISCAL YEAR: 2018-19      Prior Year
(CIP Only)

Current

Year

Future

Years

TOTALS
Budget  0  175,000 0 175,000
Encumbered/Expended Amount  0 0 0 0
This Item  0 -175,000  0 -175,000
Balance   0 0  0  0



FUND(S):  Convention & Tourism



 


COMMENTS:  

This item funds a grant for USA Softball DFW 2019 Girls' 16-Under & 18-Under Gold National Softball Tournament. The estimated amount to be spent in FY 2018-19 for this year only is $175,000 and $3.8 million  dollars in economic impact for the City of Plano and surrounding areas is estimated for this event.

This item is contingent upon approval of a companion supplemental appropriation item appropriating funding for the event.

 

SUMMARY OF ITEM


See recommendation memo.

Strategic Plan Goal:

Financially Strong City with Service Excellence, Strong Local Economy, Exciting Urban Centers - Destination for Residents and Guests

Plano Tomorrow Plan Pillar:

Social Environment, Economic Environment, Regionalism

 


ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Recommendation Memo10/5/2018Memo