SUBJECT
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Approve Sponsorship Agreement with Bok Tower Gardens, Inc. for five events occurring during FY 25/26. ($266,055 one-time expense) (Arts, Culture & Heritage)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing (PCTSM) recruits state, regional, national, international, & local organizations, partnering and managing special events to enhance the economic climate of Polk County. The attached agreement is PCTSM partnering with Bok Tower Gardens, Inc. to act as an "Official Sponsor" of five events (Fall into the Gardens, Dream Weaver:Tales from the Tress, Holidays at Bok Tower Gardens, Spring Bloom, and Summer at the Gardens) occurring during FY 25/26. ($266,055 one-time expense).
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approval of the investment and execute the referenced Cooperative Sponsorship Agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Tourism Tax Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kris Keprios
Senior Tourism Sales and Marketing Manager
Tourism & Sports Marketing
863-551-4727
kris@visitcentralflorida.org