Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #707FY0001 Florida Collegiate Bowl Funding
Requester:		Rick Catlett			Organization:		Toyota Gator Bowl
Project Title:		Florida Collegiate Bowl Funding			Date Submitted:		2/12/01 4:23:20 PM
Sponsors:		James King
Statewide Interest:		increases state tourism dollars; provides jobs
Recipient:		Florida Bowl Coalition			Contact:		Rick Catlett
		One Gator Bowl Boulevard			Contact Phone:		(904) 798-1700
		Jacksonville 32202
Counties:		{Statewide}
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
To award an annual appropriation of $250,000 to each of the five College Bowl Organizations in the State of Florida. In any year where any Bowl hosts a National Championship game, then such year the legislature would be awarding $1,000,000 to that Bowl Organization, while awarding the other four $250,000. Among the many services that will be provided that will benefit the State are: (a) significant economic impact through a dramatic increase in out-of-state tourism through a dramatic increase in out-of-state tourism, (b) an increase in both national and international media exposure, and (c) an enhancement of the area's positive image.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The outcome that can be anticipated from the services provided is(a) increased state tourism dollars, (b) an increase in hotel room occupancy, and (c) an enhancement of the area's positive image.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$1,250,000
Total cost of the project:			$5,200,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$390,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Economic Impact Studies
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/17/01