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Commissioner Brown - Travel & Tourism - To Approve the Appropriation of $60,000 from Travel & Tourism’s Fund Balance and Transfer Funds to the Operating Budget Project Account for the Purchase of a Seasonal Fencing and Padding System to Convert Sims Legion Field and Caromont Health Park from Baseball to Softball for Gaston College Athletics and Tournament Play
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STAFF CONTACT
Michael Applegate - Travel & Tourism - 704-824-4044
BUDGET IMPACT
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Transfer funds from T&T Reserve Funds. No additional County funds.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
Appropriate $60,000 into Seasonal Fence/Padding System Account.
BACKGROUND
Sportsfield Specialties is the sole source for seasonal (portable) fencing systems and is the leader in providing the best quality equipment for sports related activities. Much of the equipment already in place at these facilities was purchased through Sportsfield Specialties so this matches specifications.
Travel & Tourism will purchase and use the portable fencing and padding systems at Sims Legion Field and Caromont Health Park for the conversion from baseball to softball at both locations in order to acquire and host more events. This purchase is necessary to be made from Sportsfield Specialties to maintain the consistent look, quality and durability at each field.
In accordance with T&T’s 2022-2024 Destination Marketing and Business Plan, a priority initiative is to drive sports tourism and recreation venues potential through acquiring sporting events to be held in Gaston County which will increase visitation and economic growth.
T&T will purchase from Sportsfield Specialties:
• 436 Linear Foot / 4 Foot Seasonal Fencing System $36,733
• 436 Linear Foot / 4 Foot Season Fence System Padding $18,966
• Plus Estimated Freight Charge / $3,850 $4,301
• Total Amount of Project $60,000
o Increased freight to $4,301 as the initial price of $3,850 is an estimate. By doing this the total amount of this project will be $60,000.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR)