Subject:
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First Amendment to the VSPC Chamber Visitor Center Funding Agreement with Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for a merger with the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the First Amendment to the VSPC Chamber Visitor Center Funding Agreement (Agreement) with Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (Clearwater Chamber) for a merger with Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (Beach Chamber).
• The Clearwater Chamber and the Beach Chamber merged, effective October 1, 2019.
• This Amendment reallocates $46,125.00 in FY20 funding from the Beach Chamber to the Clearwater Chamber for a total funding amount of $104,675.00.
• Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) is the final year of the current two (2) year agreement.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.6 Support a vibrant community with recreation, arts, and culture to attract residents and visitors
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
The First Amendment reallocates FY20 funding from the Clearwater Beach Chamber to the Clearwater Chamber in accordance with the merger of the two chambers.
Background/Explanation:
The CVB was notified of a merger between the Clearwater Chamber and the Beach Chamber and subsequently processed a Letter of Termination for the Beach Chamber, effective September 30, 2019. Included in the Letter was the CVB’s commitment to reallocate the Beach Chamber’s FY20 funding to the Clearwater Chamber.
On May 15, 2019, the Tourist Development Council reviewed and approved the CVB’s FY20 budget request, including support for chambers of commerce.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this First Amendment is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Paul Sacco, Interim Director, Convention and Visitors Bureau
Partners:
Tourist Development Council
Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Attachments:
First Amendment
Letter of Termination