Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize contract with SCVA for providing transportation services
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $25,000 funded as outlined below
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE SULLIVAN CATSKILLS VISITORS ASSOCIATION FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR TOURISM EVENTS 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 increasing the amount, availability and accessibility of tourism-related events; and
WHEREAS, it can be difficult for people to attend such events due to a lack of convenient public transportation; and
WHEREAS, officially scheduled, effectively promoted and consistently reliable public transportation to and from these events could increase attendance and revenue, potentially significantly; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has determined the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association is able and willing to manage such a public transportation service as part of its tourism marketing and promotion efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to execute and contract with the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association for the purpose of supplying public transportation services to and from tourism events in Sullivan County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $25,000 for this program will be appropriated from the Room Tax - Tourism Restricted Fund Balance; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the contract will run from May 19, 2022 through April 30, 2023 said agreement to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.