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Commissioner Brown - Tourism Development - To Approve an Appropriation of $227,409 from Tourism Fund Balance to Construct a Shade Over the Bleachers at Fraley Field
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STAFF CONTACT
Michael Applegate - Tourism Development - 704-813-0144
BUDGET IMPACT
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Tourism Fund: Appropriate $227,409 in Tourism Fund Balance.
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BACKGROUND
Cherryville has been awarded an American Legion Baseball Super-Regional, which will bring 14 teams from the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States to Gaston County to compete for a spot in the American Legion World Series.
As part of the event preparations, national American Legion officials have requested that Cherryville construct a shade structure over the bleachers at Fraley Field-an enhancement that would not only improve the spectator experience but also strengthen Cherryville’s position as a long-term Super-Regional host site.
Following a presentation on the project during its August meeting, the Tourism Advisory Board voted to provide financial support from the tourism fund balance.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR)