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City Funding for 2026 Atlantic Sun Basketball Tournament

Original title: ORD Approp $100,000 from a Gen Fund Operating Special Council Contingency to the Atlantic Sun - Basketball Championships Activity - Event Contribution Acct to Prov Funds for a Contribution from the City to the Atlantic Sun Conference for the 2026 Tournament; Prov for Carryover to FY 25-26; Prov for Reverter of Funds; Prov for Oversight by the Office of Sports & Entertainment (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CMs Salem & White) (Co-Sponsors CMs Lahnen, Miller, Clark-Murray, Freeman, Amaro & Johnson) 2/25/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 3/3/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/4/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/11/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/17/25 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0 3/18/25 F Amend/Approve 6-0 3/25/25 CO Amend/Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 3/11/25

Record date · March 25, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved a $100,000 contribution to the Atlantic Sun Conference to support the 2026 basketball tournament. The ordinance establishes oversight by the Office of Sports & Entertainment and includes provisions for fund and potential return of unused money.

Why it matters

This ordinance authorizes the transfer of $100,000 in taxpayer funds from the City's general contingency budget to support a specific athletic event in 2026.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Atlantic Sun Conference

They are the recipient of the $100,000 city contribution for the 2026 tournament.

Directly affected

Office of Sports & Entertainment

They are tasked with the oversight and management of the appropriated funds.

Directly affected

City Taxpayers

Their general fund contingency budget is reduced by $100,000 to provide this contribution.

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved an appropriation of $100,000 from the General Fund Operating Special Council Contingency.
  • The funds are designated for the 'Atlantic Sun - Basketball Championships Activity - Event Contribution Acct'.
  • The contribution is intended to support the 2026 Atlantic Sun Conference basketball tournament.
  • The Office of Sports & Entertainment is assigned oversight responsibility for the funds.
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  • The ordinance includes a provision for the carryover of funds into the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
  • The ordinance includes a 'reverter' provision, allowing for the return of funds if not used as specified.
  • The ordinance passed the City Council with a unanimous 17-0 vote on March 25, 2025.
  • A public hearing was held on March 11, 2025, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the $100,000 coming from?
The money is being transferred from the City's account.
What happens if the money isn't spent on the tournament?
The ordinance includes a 'reverter' provision, which requires the funds to be returned if they are not used for the specified purpose.
Who is managing these funds?
The Office of Sports & Entertainment is responsible for the oversight of the contribution.

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Proactive Oversight Requirement

The ordinance explicitly mandates oversight by the Office of Sports & Entertainment, suggesting a formalization of the city's process for event contributions.

Office of Sports & Entertainment

Connected Entities

White, Atlantic Sun Conference, Office of Sports & Entertainment and 1 more
PersonWhite“City Council member who introduced the ordinance.”Map →
OrganizationAtlantic Sun Conference“Recipient of the city contribution for the 2026 tournament.”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Sports & Entertainment“Responsible for oversight of the funds.”Map →
PersonSalem“City Council member who introduced the ordinance.”Map →

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