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ITEM: USA FIELD HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 2016 NATIONAL FIELD HOCKEY FESTIVAL REQUEST FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP
REQUEST: Approval of Palm Beach County Sports Commission request for co-sponsorship of the USA Field Hockey Association 2016 National Field Hockey Festival and authorization for Village Manager to execute sponsorship agreement.
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EXPLANATION: The USA Field Hockey Association will hold their annual National Field Hockey Festival from November 24th to November 27th, 2016 at the International Polo Club in Wellington. The National Field Hockey Festival is one of the largest sporting events to be held in Palm Beach County and is anticipated to generate more than $9.5 million in visitor spending. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is requesting co-sponsorship from Wellington by providing the following:
• Rental fee waived for mobile sound stage - $750.00 (towing fee, if necessary, paid directly to towing company is a separate cost.
• Usage of parking lot at Village Park
• Overtime for employees to maintain Village Park (if needed for team field rentals for practice) - $30.00/hour
A representative of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission will be in attendance to make a brief presentation.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated costs as noted above.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Economic Development
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Palm Beach County Sports Commission request for co-sponsorship of the USA Field Hockey Association 2016 National Field Hockey Festival and authorization for Village Manager to execute sponsorship agreement.