Okaloosa County BOCC — January 8, 2013 — TDD Amended OP Manual - 2 15 13 — reading text

existing event to attract tourism - to which it is realistically conceived and capable of production within the proposed time frame. 3) Upon approval of an application, funding will be determined pursuant to the procedures contained in Section E.600. 4) If an applicant is granted an award, the applicant shall acknowledge in writing the terms and conditions applicable to receiving such grant funding. F.400 Special Event and Sponsorship Funding Guidelines: 1) Location of Event: The Event must take place within Okaloosa County. 2) Application: Applicants must submit a Special Event and Sponsorship Funding Application, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix A. 3) Advertising Requirements: The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council logo must appear prominently in all advertising and publicity (written and/or electronic) for the event. Advertising and promotion must take place in areas outside of Okaloosa County to ensure that funds will be used to attract overnight visitors. Social media advertising is acceptable, but audience selection must be documented. 4) Authorized uses of Special Event and Sponsorship funds: a. Business acquisition offer/support (including host fee requirements). b. Pre-event “out of county” marketing, advertising and attendance stimulation activities. c. Any other appropriate expense allowable under Section 125.0104, Florida Statutes. d. Any other use of Special Event and Sponsorship funds is unauthorized. 5) Final Evaluation Report: each organization receiving Special Event or Sponsorship funds must submit a Special Event and Sponsorship Reimbursement Request and Post-Event Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix B. 21