Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the transfer and appropriation of $30,000.00 from the General Fund to the Recreation and Parks Department to cover part-time payroll expenses in conjunction with the 2008 NSA Softball Tournament.
City financial support is necessary for this event. Because of the significant impact of the event within the local economy -- the Greater Columbus Sports Commission estimates that the event's 18,000 visitors will spend in excess of $16 million over the seven (7) day tournament -- City Council believes it is a good investment to make $30,000 available from its budget for the event. That contribution is the purpose of this ordinance. In addition, Experience Columbus is providing $50,000 in financial support for the event; the tournament sponsor, the National Softball Association, $37,000; and the Department of Recreation and Parks, $100,000, primarily for field preparation at Berliner Park. The Department's support was provided from its Permanent Improvement Fund and Operating Budget for personnel support.
Fiscal Impact:
That the City Auditor be directed to transfer $30,000 within the General Fund; 010, Division; 20-01, OCA Code; 200105 and to transfer $30,000 to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, Fund; 285.
Emergency action is requested in order to have funding available for necessary expenditures.
Title
To authorize the transfer and appropriation of $30,000.00 from the General Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to cover part-time payroll expenses in conjunction with the 2008 NSA Softball Tournament; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council believes that the 2008 NSA Softball Tournament will make a significant impact on the local economy and therefore deems it appropriate to distribute $30,000 to the Recreation and Parks Department to cover part-time payroll expenses for the 2008 NSA Softball Tournament; and
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