| Item Title: | (5) Economic Development Department - Events & Venue Feasibility Study |
| Submitted By: | Sam Trujillo, Interim Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177 |
| Subject: | Receive a presentation and provide direction to staff on the Events and Venue Feasibility Study specifications. |
| Background: | The County Coliseum was identified as one of the Economic Development Department’s priority through the 2016 Market Study – Economic Development Action Agenda. During the FY19 budget discussion, Commissioner’s Court allocated $250,000 for an Events and Venue Feasibility study which would determine the best use of the County Coliseum. The Economic Development Department has developed a Request for Proposal for the Events and Venue Feasibility Study and has reached out to several agencies for feedback. The Economic Development Department is seeking input from the Court before moving forward on the RFP process. |
| Fiscal Impact: | $250,000
Amount budgeted for FY 2019 in:
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| Recommendation: | Receive a presentation and provide direction to staff on the Events and Venue Feasibility Study specifications. |
| Prior Action: | April 18, 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Presentation provided to the Commissioners Court on a proposed Event and Venue Feasibility Study specifications. |
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