| Agenda Item: | 7.
| | Agenda Title: | Discuss and consider action regarding an application from the Special Olympics of Texas for use of Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds.
| Council Action:
| Discussion and possible action
| | Department: | City Manager
| | Staff Contact: | Clint Garza, City Manager
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1. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE
To discuss and consider action regarding an application from the Special Olympics of Texas for use of Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds.
2. DESCRIPTION/JUSTIFICATION
a) Background
Staff has been in discussions with Special Olympic of Texas regarding the 2023 SOTX Winter Games. If funding is approved, the event is planned from February 17, 2023 - February 19, 2023.
As provided in the application, the SOTX winter games is a statewide competition where Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities throughout the State of Texas compete in Floorball, Volleyball, and Powerlifting. There are 2000 overnight guests expected for the event. Both Bee Cave and Lakeway have been approached for funding as cooperation from each city is not only ideal but necessary to ensure event success.
The organization is partnering with Hill Country Indoor, Starhill Ranch, and Lake Travis ISD. Events and activities will be spread throughout different facilities including Bee Cave and Lake Travis Middle School campuses.
b) Issues and Analysis
At this time, SOTX has requested $250,000 in funding from the Hotel Occupancy Tax from Bee Cave as well as Lakeway.
The organization has expressed interest in holding the annual Winter Games in the area for 3-5 years.
3. FINANCIAL/BUDGET
| Amount Requested | $100,000 | | Fund/Account No. | | | Cert. Obligation | | | GO Funds | | | Other source | | | Grant title
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4. TIMELINE CONSIDERATIONS
5. RECOMMENDATION
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