Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission LLC, or any affiliate, subsidiary, or parent company thereof, to provide support to the Columbus Fury through the Women in Sports Program through the Greater Columbus Sports Commission along with the Board of Commissioners or Administrator of Franklin County, Ohio and Pro Volleyball Federation, LLC d/b/a Major League Volleyball or any affiliate, subsidiary, or parent company thereof, in an amount up to $500,000.00. Funding will be advanced on a predetermined schedule.
The City, as part of its efforts to encourage and promote economic development, wishes to support the Columbus Fury through the Women in Sports Program of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. The Greater Columbus Sports Commission, a non-profit organization dedicated to attracting, hosting, and promoting sporting events in Central Ohio, aims to benefit the local economy by impacting local retail, lodging, and entertainment sectors. The Greater Columbus Sports Commission plays a significant role in promoting tourism in Franklin County and the greater Columbus area.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available in Neighborhood Economic Development Fund (2237).
Contract Compliance: The vendor’s contract compliance, 006014, expires on May 21, 2027.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission LLC (or any affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent corporations thereof), the Board of Commissioners or County Administrator of Franklin County, Ohio, and Pro Volleyball Federation LLC d/b/a Major League Volleyball (or any affiliates, subsidiaries, or parent corporations thereof) for the purpose of providing support to the Columbus Fury through the Women in Sports Program of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission in an amount up to $500,000.00; to authorize...
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