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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_CVB_04.14.2022Notice of Meeting for the Conv ention and Visitors Bureau Adv isory Board of the City of Georgetown April 14, 2022 at 1:30 P M at Visitors Center Conference Room, 103 W. 7th Street T he C ity of G eorgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require as s is tance in partic ipating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reas onable as s is tance, adaptations , or ac commodations will be provided upon request. P leas e c ontact the C ity S ec retary's O ffic e, at leas t three (3) days prior to the sc heduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or C ity Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626 for additional information; T T Y users route through R elay Texas at 711. Regular Session (T his R egular S es s ion may, at any time, be rec es s ed to c onvene an Exec utive S es s ion for any purpose authorized by the O pen Meetings Act, Texas G overnment C ode 551.) A Welcome/C all to order – Karen S oeffker, C VB Board C hair B Disc ussion and possible action regarding approval of the Marc h 10, 2022 minutes –K aren S oeffker, C V B B oard C hair C Disc ussion and possible action to approve a Hotel C onferenc e & Meeting G rant for Texas Environmental Health Assoc iation Annual Educ ation 2023 C onference (10/15/23-10/21/23) - C ari M iller, Tourism M anager D Disc ussion and possible action to approve a Hotel C onferenc e & Meeting G rant for Texas Environmental Health Assoc iation Annual Educ ation 2024 C onference (10/13/24-10/17/24) - C ari M iller, Tourism M anager E Disc ussion and possible action to approve a Hotel C onferenc e & Meeting G rant for the Texas Assoc iation of S chool P ersonnel Adminis trators 2024 C onference (10/6/24-10/8/24) - C ari M iller, Tourism M anager F Disc ussion and possible action to approve a Hotel C onferenc e & Meeting G rant for the Texas Assoc iation of S chool P ersonnel Adminis trators 2025 C onference (10/5/25-10/7/25) - C ari M iller, Tourism G S taff R eport - C ari Miller, Tourism Manager Adjournment Adjournment Ce rtificate of Posting I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of Meeting was posted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily acc es s ible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2022, at __________, and remained s o posted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting. Page 1 of 26 __________________________________ R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary Page 2 of 26 City of Georgetown, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau April 14, 2022 S UB J E C T: Welc ome/C all to order – Karen S oeffker, C VB Board C hair IT E M S UMMARY: N/A F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: N/A S UB MIT T E D B Y: C ari Miller, Tourism Manager Page 3 of 26 City of Georgetown, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau April 14, 2022 S UB J E C T: Dis cus s ion and pos s ible ac tion regarding approval of the March 10, 2022 minutes –K aren S oeffker, C V B B oard C hair IT E M S UMMARY: N/A F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: N/A S UB MIT T E D B Y: C ari Miller, Tourism Manager Page 4 of 26 City of Georgetown, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau April 14, 2022 S UB J E C T: Dis cus s ion and pos s ible ac tion to approve a Hotel C onference & Meeting G rant for Texas Environmental Health As s ociation Annual Education 2023 C onferenc e (10/15/23-10/21/23) - C ari M iller, Tourism M anager IT E M S UMMARY: N/A F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: Hotel O c cupanc y Tax F unds are Available S UB MIT T E D B Y: C ari Miller, Tourism Manager AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Grant Application Backup Material Page 5 of 26 Page 4 of 7 Grant Application Form Section 1: General Information Event/Meeting Name _ Organization Name _ Organization Address City State Zip Contact Name Contact Phone Contact Email Event Dates Event Location/City Section 2: Event Information/Classification _ _ Total Dollar Amount Requested Projected Attendance Projected Hotel Rooms/Peak Section 3: Event Description _ Section 4: Funds Use Description _ Page 6 of 26 Page 5 of 7 Section 5: Reporting Reports from hotel(s) must be submitted to the Georgetown Convention & Visitors Bureau no later than 15 working days after the event. These reports are subject to audit. Your final report must include actual hotel rooms consumed, estimated hotel tax collected, likelihood of return, and any other pertinent information. Organization / Event Name: Please provide supporting narrative below: Page 7 of 26 Page 6 of 7 SECTION 6: CERTIFICATION I certify that the information contained in this grant application is complete and accurate, and that it fully discloses the scope and intent of my request for funding from the Georgetown Convention & Visitors Bureau Grant Program. I agree to comply with the Georgetown CVB’s requests for information regarding the use of awarded funds and to provide access to accounting records related to these funds. I acknowledge that, if expenditure of funds is approved, such approval will be for transportation expenditures which must be adhered to within the maximum approved amount. This application is made for the sole purpose of receiving grant funding under the Georgetown CVB Hotel Conference & Meeting Program. The information contained in this grant application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that it is unlawful for a person to willfully and knowingly make or cause to be made, or assist, conspire with or urge another to make or cause to be made, any false, fraudulent or misleading oral or written statement to obtain grant funds as provided by this program. I accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this grant program as administered by the Georgetown CVB in compliance with current federal, state and local laws. Applicant Name Title Hotel Property Organization / Event requesting Transportation Grant Signature Date Page 8 of 26 Page 7 of 7 Section 7: Grant Evaluation Criteria The following criteria will be used to establish a priority for the awarding of grants. In the space provided, please type your answer to each question. Be as brief as possible. Why is this piece of business important to your hotel? Provide any other reasons why you are seeking grant funding for this business. (e.g. slow season, good peak, possible return in rotation cycle for future business, etc.) How many total overnight stays will be generated from this meeting or event? What other area(s) and/or hotel(s) are competing for this business? Identify the amount of room revenue, as well as any other revenues generated. (e.g. food & beverage, free dining night out, rentals, etc.) What concessions, discount assistance have you already offered? Specify in-kind or dollar amount. Room Block per Day Room Rate Room Revenue Organization / Event Name: Please attach supporting documentation, including a Request for Proposal (RFP), area proposals, competition, etc. All applications will be evaluated by the Georgetown CVB. Once submitted, the awarding of a grant will be communicated to the property. Page 9 of 26 City of Georgetown, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau April 14, 2022 S UB J E C T: Dis cus s ion and pos s ible ac tion to approve a Hotel C onference & Meeting G rant for Texas Environmental Health As s ociation Annual Education 2024 C onferenc e (10/13/24-10/17/24) - C ari M iller, Tourism M anager IT E M S UMMARY: N/A F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: Hotel O c cupanc y Tax F unds are Available S UB MIT T E D B Y: C ari Miller, Tourism Manager AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Grant Application Backup Material Page 10 of 26 Page 4 of 7 Grant Application Form Section 1: General Information Event/Meeting Name _ Organization Name _ Organization Address City State Zip Contact Name Contact Phone Contact Email Event Dates Event Location/City Section 2: Event Information/Classification _ _ Total Dollar Amount Requested Projected Attendance Projected Hotel Rooms/Peak Section 3: Event Description _ Section 4: Funds Use Description _ Page 11 of 26 Page 5 of 7 Section 5: Reporting Reports from hotel(s) must be submitted to the Georgetown Convention & Visitors Bureau no later than 15 working days after the event. These reports are subject to audit. Your final report must include actual hotel rooms consumed, estimated hotel tax collected, likelihood of return, and any other pertinent information. Organization / Event Name: Please provide supporting narrative below: Page 12 of 26 Page 6 of 7 SECTION 6: CERTIFICATION I certify that the information contained in this grant application is complete and accurate, and that it fully discloses the scope and intent of my request for funding from the Georgetown Convention & Visitors Bureau Grant Program. I agree to comply with the Georgetown CVB’s requests for information regarding the use of awarded funds and to provide access to accounting records related to these funds. I acknowledge that, if expenditure of funds is approved, such approval will be for transportation expenditures which must be adhered to within the maximum approved amount. This application is made for the sole purpose of receiving grant funding under the Georgetown CVB Hotel Conference & Meeting Program. The information contained in this grant application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that it is unlawful for a person to willfully and knowingly make or cause to be made, or assist, conspire with or urge another to make or cause to be made, any false, fraudulent or misleading oral or written statement to obtain grant funds as provided by this program. I accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this grant program as administered by the Georgetown CVB in compliance with current federal, state and local laws. Applicant Name Title Hotel Property Organization / Event requesting Transportation Grant Signature Date Page 13 of 26 Page 7 of 7 Section 7: Grant Evaluation Criteria The following criteria will be used to establish a priority for the awarding of grants. In the space provided, please type your answer to each question. Be as brief as possible. Why is this piece of business important to your hotel? Provide any other reasons why you are seeking grant funding for this business. (e.g. slow season, good peak, possible return in rotation cycle for future business, etc.) How many total overnight stays will be generated from this meeting or event? What other area(s) and/or hotel(s) are competing for this business? Identify the amount of room revenue, as well as any other revenues generated. (e.g. food & beverage, free dining night out, rentals, etc.) What concessions, discount assistance have you already offered? Specify in-kind or dollar amount. Room Block per Day Room Rate Room Revenue Organization / Event Name: Please attach supporting documentation, including a Request for Proposal (RFP), area proposals, competition, etc. All applications will be evaluated by the Georgetown CVB. Once submitted, the awarding of a grant will be communicated to the property. Page 14 of 26 City of Georgetown, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau April 14, 2022 S UB J E C T: Dis cus s ion and pos s ible ac tion to approve a Hotel C onference & Meeting G rant for the Texas Assoc iation of S c hool P ers onnel Administrators 2024 C onferenc e (10/6/24-10/8/24) - C ari M iller, Tourism M anager IT E M S UMMARY: N/A F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: Hotel O c cupanc y Tax F unds are Available S UB MIT T E D B Y: C ari Miller, Tourism Manager AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Grant Application Backup Material Page 15 of 26 Page 4 of 7 Grant Application Form Section 1: General Information Event/Meeting Name _ Organization Name _ Organization Address City State Zip Contact Name Contact Phone Contact Email Event Dates Event Location/City Section 2: Event Information/Classification _ _ Total Dollar Amount Requested Projected Attendance Projected Hotel Rooms/Peak Section 3: Event Description _ Section 4: Funds Use Description _ Page 16 of 26 Page 5 of 7 Section 5: Reporting Reports from hotel(s) must be submitted to the Georgetown Convention & Visitors Bureau no later than 15 working days after the event. These reports are subject to audit. Your final report must include actual hotel rooms consumed, estimated hotel tax collected, likelihood of return, and any other pertinent information. Organization / Event Name: Please provide supporting narrative below: Page 17 of 26 Page 6 of 7 SECTION 6: CERTIFICATION I certify that the information contained in this grant application is complete and accurate, and that it fully discloses the scope and intent of my request for funding from the Georgetown Convention & Visitors Bureau Grant Program. I agree to comply with the Georgetown CVB’s requests for information regarding the use of awarded funds and to provide access to accounting records related to these funds. I acknowledge that, if expenditure of funds is approved, such approval will be for transportation expenditures which must be adhered to within the maximum approved amount. This application is made for the sole purpose of receiving grant funding under the Georgetown CVB Hotel Conference & Meeting Program. The information contained in this grant application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that it is unlawful for a person to willfully and knowingly make or cause to be made, or assist, conspire with or urge another to make or cause to be made, any false, fraudulent or misleading oral or written statement to obtain grant funds as provided by this program. I accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this grant program as administered by the Georgetown CVB in compliance with current federal, state and local laws. Applicant Name Title Hotel Property Organization / Event requesting Transportation Grant Signature Date Page 18 of 26 Page 7 of 7 Section 7: Grant Evaluation Criteria The following criteria will be used to establish a priority for the awarding of grants. In the space provided, please type your answer to each question. Be as brief as possible. Why is this piece of business important to your hotel? Provide any other reasons why you are seeking grant funding for this business. (e.g. slow season, good peak, possible return in rotation cycle for future business, etc.) How many total overnight stays will be generated from this meeting or event? What other area(s) and/or hotel(s) are competing for this business? Identify the amount of room revenue, as well as any other revenues generated. (e.g. food & beverage, free dining night out, rentals, etc.) What concessions, discount assistance have you already offered? Specify in-kind or dollar amount. Room Block per Day Room Rate Room Revenue Organization / Event Name: Please attach supporting documentation, including a Request for Proposal (RFP), area proposals, competition, etc. All applications will be evaluated by the Georgetown CVB. Once submitted, the awarding of a grant will be communicated to the property. Page 19 of 26 City of Georgetown, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau April 14, 2022 S UB J E C T: Dis cus s ion and pos s ible ac tion to approve a Hotel C onference & Meeting G rant for the Texas Assoc iation of S c hool P ers onnel Administrators 2025 C onferenc e (10/5/25-10/7/25) - C ari M iller, Tourism IT E M S UMMARY: N/A F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: Hotel O c cupanc y Tax F unds are Available S UB MIT T E D B Y: C ari Miller, Tourism Manager AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Grant Application Backup Material Page 20 of 26 Page 4 of 7 Grant Application Form Section 1: General Information Event/Meeting Name _ Organization Name _ Organization Address City State Zip Contact Name Contact Phone Contact Email Event Dates Event Location/City Section 2: Event Information/Classification _ _ Total Dollar Amount Requested Projected Attendance Projected Hotel Rooms/Peak Section 3: Event Description _ Section 4: Funds Use Description _ Page 21 of 26 Page 5 of 7 Section 5: Reporting Reports from hotel(s) must be submitted to the Georgetown Convention & Visitors Bureau no later than 15 working days after the event. These reports are subject to audit. Your final report must include actual hotel rooms consumed, estimated hotel tax collected, likelihood of return, and any other pertinent information. Organization / Event Name: Please provide supporting narrative below: Page 22 of 26 Page 6 of 7 SECTION 6: CERTIFICATION I certify that the information contained in this grant application is complete and accurate, and that it fully discloses the scope and intent of my request for funding from the Georgetown Convention & Visitors Bureau Grant Program. I agree to comply with the Georgetown CVB’s requests for information regarding the use of awarded funds and to provide access to accounting records related to these funds. I acknowledge that, if expenditure of funds is approved, such approval will be for transportation expenditures which must be adhered to within the maximum approved amount. This application is made for the sole purpose of receiving grant funding under the Georgetown CVB Hotel Conference & Meeting Program. The information contained in this grant application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that it is unlawful for a person to willfully and knowingly make or cause to be made, or assist, conspire with or urge another to make or cause to be made, any false, fraudulent or misleading oral or written statement to obtain grant funds as provided by this program. I accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this grant program as administered by the Georgetown CVB in compliance with current federal, state and local laws. Applicant Name Title Hotel Property Organization / Event requesting Transportation Grant Signature Date Page 23 of 26 Page 7 of 7 Section 7: Grant Evaluation Criteria The following criteria will be used to establish a priority for the awarding of grants. In the space provided, please type your answer to each question. Be as brief as possible. Why is this piece of business important to your hotel? Provide any other reasons why you are seeking grant funding for this business. (e.g. slow season, good peak, possible return in rotation cycle for future business, etc.) How many total overnight stays will be generated from this meeting or event? What other area(s) and/or hotel(s) are competing for this business? Identify the amount of room revenue, as well as any other revenues generated. (e.g. food & beverage, free dining night out, rentals, etc.) What concessions, discount assistance have you already offered? Specify in-kind or dollar amount. Room Block per Day Room Rate Room Revenue Organization / Event Name: Please attach supporting documentation, including a Request for Proposal (RFP), area proposals, competition, etc. All applications will be evaluated by the Georgetown CVB. Once submitted, the awarding of a grant will be communicated to the property. Page 24 of 26 City of Georgetown, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau April 14, 2022 S UB J E C T: S taff R eport - C ari Miller, Touris m Manager IT E M S UMMARY: N/A F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: N/A S UB MIT T E D B Y: C ari Miller, Tourism Manager Page 25 of 26 City of Georgetown, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau April 14, 2022 S UB J E C T: Adjournment IT E M S UMMARY: N/A F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: N/A S UB MIT T E D B Y: C ari Miller, Tourism Manager Page 26 of 26