Item Coversheet
City of Independence
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Approved

Agenda Title:

Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Missouri Division of Tourism, contract number 22-045-30-093001, for the Supporting Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) Marketing Grant Program for "General Branding and Awareness FY22" for reimbursement of qualified advertising and marketing expenses in the amount of $54,126.
Recommendations:

The Parks/Recreation/Tourism Department recommends approval.
Background:

The Tourism Division of the Parks|Recreation|Tourism Department has been provided an opportunity to participate in the Missouri Division of Tourism "General Branding and Awareness FY22" campaign for the Supporting DMO Marketing Grant Program.  This grant will provide for the reimbursement of qualified advertising and marketing expenses up to $54,126.

 

The City received notification regarding this opportunity in early July. The deadline to submit contract documents has been extended.  The Division of Tourism contract number is 22-045-30-093001.  The contract period will end on June 30, 2022.

 

Council approval of this consent agenda item will provide the opportunity for reimbursement of qualified marketing expenses for the City of Independence.



Fiscal Impact:

There are no local matching funds required for this grant.

 

Acct. No: 6050-5205

Amount: $54,126.00



Department:          Parks|Recreation|TourismContact Person:          Morris Heide


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Parks | Recreation | Tourism DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action:         

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
DMO Awards Letter ContractContract
DMO Signed ContractContract