Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize contract with SCVA to conduct a market and feasibility study pertaining to the viability of a Conference Center in Sullivan County.
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $100,000 funded as outlined below
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SULLIVAN CATSKILLS VISITORS ASSOCIATION FOR PURPOSES CONDUCTING A MARKET AND FEASIBILITY STUDY PERTAINING TO THE VIABILITY OF A CONFERENCE CENTER IN SULLIVAN COUNTY
WHEREAS, numerous organizations throughout Sullivan County sponsor and operate tourism-related events in the County; and
WHEREAS, these events annually draw hundreds of thousands of visitors and generate millions of dollars in revenue for local businesses and governments; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature desires to increase the amount of visitors to Sullivan County by possibly constructing a Conference Center in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association ("SCVA") issued a Request for Proposal for a market and feasibility study to the viability of a Conference Center in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has determined the SCVA is able and willing to manage the market and feasibility study as part of its tourism marketing and promotion efforts;
WHEREAS, SCVA will be procuring that service with Johnson Consulting, Inc. to provide the market and feasibility study for this specific purpose; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association, for a total not to exceed $100,000 for the purpose of contracting with Johnson Consulting, Inc. to conduct a market and feasibility study to the viability of a Conference Center in Su...
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