Background
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to contract with HNS Sports Group, the United States Golf Association’s (USGA) contracted management entity, to provide support to 2016 U.S. Senior Open. The U.S. Senior Open will be held the week of August 8th, 2016 at Scioto Country Club and the event will cast a national and international spotlight on Columbus and central Ohio. Within the world of sports and golf, Greater Columbus/City of Columbus will be placed alongside other 2016 USGA championship host markets - Pittsburg (2016 U.S. Open), Detroit (2016 U.S. Amateur), San Jose (2016 U.S. Women's Open) and New York (2016 U.S. Amateur 4-ball). It is anticipated that the 2016 U.S. Senior Open will generate over $12 million in combined (direct & indirect) spending with a visitor spending impact of $6.9 million for the greater Columbus community. This event will draw thousands of visitors from the U.S. and overseas who will book downtown hotel rooms and will support local retail businesses. Over 10,000 hotel room nights will be booked in total, with the Downtown Columbus Hilton being selected as the host hotel and accounting for over 1,500 room nights booked throughout the week of competition. Attendees to the 2016 U.S. Senior Open will be comprised of a combination of individual golf fans, business leaders and political/diplomatic leaders from the U.S. and around the world.
HNS Sports Group, LTD, Contract Compliance Number: 65-0783826
Fiscal Impact: Funding in the amount of $75,000 is budgeted and available within General Fund.
Emergency action is requested so that an immediate payment can be made and financial support can be provided as event preparations are currently underway.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with HNS Sports Group, LTD to provide support for the 2016 U.S. Senior Open; to authorize the transfer of $75,000.00 between departments within the General...
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