Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize the Sullivan County Visitors Association (SCVA) Tourism Grant Program
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $300,000
Are funds already budgeted? No
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If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: A-6410-40-4011
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE SULLIVAN COUNTY & SULLIVAN COUNTY VISITORS ASSOCIATION (SCVA) TOURISM GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature (“Legislature”) is committed to supporting successful tourism programming events; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County (“County”) had previously adopted the Tourism Sector Enhancement Grant Program (“TSEG”) and guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the SCVA has proposed the Sullivan County & Sullivan County Visitors Association Tourism Grant Program (“Program”) that combines TSEG with an existing program administered by SCVA; and
WHEREAS, applications for funding through the Program shall be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of the following members:
• Matt McPhillips, Legislator District 1
• Catherine Scott, Legislator District 5
• Amanda Ward, Legislator District 8
• Terry Bernardo, Legislator District 9
• Heather Brown, Commissioner of Planning
• Tanya Hahn, SCVA Board Member
• Scott Samuelson, SCVA Board Member
• Michael Martelon, President/CEO SCVA; and
WHEREAS, any funding awards through the Program that exceed $25,000 shall require approval from the Sullivan County Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the contract between SCVA and the County must be modified to provide funding for this program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the attached Sullivan County & Sullivan County Visitors Association Tourism Grant Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a selection committee consisting of the members as outlined above shall be responsible for reviewing all applications, and may make awards of up to $25,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funding awards in excess of $25,000 shall require approval from the Sullivan County Legislature; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that authorization of the Tourism Sector Enhancement Grant Program is hereby rescinded; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all funds are reimbursable, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager is authorized to enter into a modification agreement with Sullivan County Visitors Association to provide an additional $300,000 for the purpose of funding this program, in such form as approved by the County Attorney.