Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission for support of HBCU Classic for Columbus (CFC) All Star Game in the amount of $50,000. The Greater Columbus Sports Commission is a nonprofit organization who's mission is to rally Columbus to compete and win sporting events, providing a singular athlete and fan experience and positively impacting image, economy, and lifestyle.
The 2nd Annual College Basketball All-Star Game will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Schottenstein Center, on the campus of The Ohio State University. The All-Star Game offers an entire day of educational, cultural and entertainment festivities. The main attraction is the game when top seniors from Historically Black Colleges & Universities around the country (HBCU All-Star Team) vs. dynamic players from universities across Ohio (Ohio All-Star Team)
CFC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education, economic development and diversity while raising funds for scholarships and institutions of higher learning. In 2022, the event’s inaugural year, the CFC was able to contribute over $430,000 to scholarship programs and HBCU’s, as well as connect over 4,500 students with college and job opportunities. CFC is expected to generate a multi-million dollar impact for the city in hotels, restaurants and other businesses in connection with this year’s event.
This contract is awarded in accordance with the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.30 relating to awarding not-for-profit service contracts. The services provided cannot be provided by existing city employees because these services are beyond the City’s current staffing capacity to provide.
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested due to the time sensitive deadlines of event sponsorship.
Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Vendor# 006014, FID# 31-4153118, CC-006014
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