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ADDED/ Commissioners Brown & Fraley - Tourism Development - To Approve the Appropriation and Carry Forward of Tourism Strategic Reserve Funds Into the Tourism Advertising Account to Host FY2025 American Legion Junior and Senior State Baseball Tournaments ($30,000)
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STAFF CONTACT
Michael Applegate - Tourism Development - 704-813-0144
BUDGET IMPACT
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Appropriation of $30,000 of Tourism Strategic Reserves (Tourism fund balance) derived from the 3% County Occupancy Tax for Advertising expenditures. No impact to General Fund. Tourism fund balance totaled $2,071,464 as of the FY24 audit.
This Board Action also approves the carry forward of this $30,000 appropriation to FY26 due to timing/year end processes.
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BACKGROUND
The Tourism Advertising account provides for destination marketing and promotion as well as group event hosting needs. The events booked with these funds offer a substantial return on investment for Gaston County’s local tourism industry. The $30,000 requested will directly increase business sales.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR)