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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2009-03-02 Designating GACC the Applicant for Go Texan Rural.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO.a.DrA ..b3",o:l A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS (the "Applicanf'), DESIGNATING THE GREATER ANNA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THE APPLICANT IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ("TDA"), SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN TDA's GO TEXAN RURAL COMMUNITY BOOTSTRAP BUCKS PROGRAM (the "Program") AND CERTIFYING THAT 'rHE APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE. WHEREAS, the Applicant is a GO TEXAN Rural Community Program certified member and is fully eligible to receive assistance under the Program; and WHEREAS, The Applicant acknowledges that it is applying for a grant from the GO TEXAN Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program to help offset the cost of promotional activities associated with marketing local tourism events; and WHEREAS, the Applicant wishes to authorize the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce ("GACC") to act as an agent for the Applicant, but solely for the purposes described in this resolution so that GACC may represent the Applicant in dealing with TDA concerning the Program; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1: That the Applicant hereby certifieS that it is eligible to receive assistance under the Program. SECTION 2: The Applicant hereby authorizes and directs GACC as its agent solely for the purposes of the 2009 GO TEXAN Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program, to act for Applicant in dealing with TDA for the purposes of the Program, and GACC is officially designated as the representative of Applicant in this regard. SECTION 3: The Applicant hereby specifically authorizes GACC to do all administrative acts necessary to apply for and receive assistance from the Program related to the Glow Fest that will take place in Anna, Texas during the dates of May 22-25,2009. The GACC is authorized to execute on behalf of the Applicant any agreements, licenses or other documents required by TDA for Applicant's participation in the Program. Introduced, read and passed by the affirmative vote of the Applicant on this 10th day of March, 2009. APPROVED: GRANT AGREEMENT GO TEXAN Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program I. RECITALS 1.1 WHEREAS, Grantor has established the GO TEXAN Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program (Program) to provide reimbursable funds to rural communities to promote local tourism and boost local economies by attracting new jobs and dollars; 1.2 WHEREAS, Grantee has applied for a reimbursable grant from the Program and met all requirements for receiving the Grant; and 1.3 WHEREAS, the Program's Review Committee has approved this Grant award. 1.4 NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree to the following terms and conditions: II. DEFINITIONS 2.1 "Agreement" means this Grant Agreement and all attached exhibits. 2.2 "Event" means the Anna Glow Fest, which will be held May 22 - 25, 2009, in Anna, Texas, as provided for in Grantee's Bootstrap Bucks Project Application attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A. 2.3 "Event Amount" is up to $2,500.00. 2.4 "Funding Coordinator for Marketing and Promotion" means Grantor's representative responsible for coordinating the GO TEXAN Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program. 2.5 "Grant" means the funds spent by Grantee for the Event on Banners. 2.6 "Grantee" means City of Anna. 2.7 "Grantee's Agent" means person authorized by the Grantee to be responsible for all aspects of promoting the Event, including but not limited to, carrying out the Event objectives, submitting periodic reports and maintaining contact with the Program. Grantee has designated such person on the Program's Resolution Authorizing Application Form, provided by Grantor. 2.8 "Grantor" means the Texas Department of Agriculture. 2.9 "GT Mark and Tagline" means the GO TEXAN Design and Certification Mark that is pending registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Tagline that was developed by TDA to be used by Grantee in accordance with the License Agreement to Use GT Mark and Tagline that the parties have executed prior to this Agreement. TDA- City of Anna Pagel of 7 FY 08 2.10 "Program" means Grantor's rural economic development program, the GO TEXAN Rural Community, which provides funds to rural communities to promote local tourism and boost local economies by attracting new jobs and dollars; 2.11 "Term of Agreement" is date of Grantor's signature though July 24, 2009. III. GRANTOR AND GRANTEE OBLIGATIONS 3.1 Award by Grantor. Grantor awards to Grantee the Grant, which Grantee shall use solely for promotion of the Event. 3.2 Performance by Grantee. Grantee shall perform all the activities described in Grantee's Project Application that is incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit A. Grantee may perform additional promotional activities outside the scope of this Agreement, but such activities are not reimbursable by the Grant, and Grantor shall not be liable for the costs associated with any such activities. 3.3 Use of the GT Mark and Tagline. Except as otherwise approved in writing by Grantor, all promotional material that Grantee develops and uses to promote the Event shall bear the GT Mark and Tagline in order to be reimbursed by Grantor in accordance with this Grant. 3.4 Approval of Promotional Material. All promotional materials to be reimbursed under this Grant shall be sent to Grantor for approval at least five days before such material is produced. Grantor shall have sole authority to approve or deny the design, production or use of any material. Including materials that display the GT Mark and Tagline. Failure to obtain prior approval of materials and artwork may be grounds for denial of any reimbursement request for such materials. 3.5 Sponsors. Grantee shall notify Grantor of all sponsors of the Event upon receiving their confirmation, or no later than 30 days before the Event. Grantor may withhold Grant funds or terminate this Agreement if Grantor determines that any Event Sponsor is adverse to the interest of the Grantor or the Program. 3.6 Use of Information in Promotion. Grantor may publicize the Grant and Event and use and disseminate the information, data, conclusions, articles, reports, brochures, audio and videotapes, photographs, and other items provided by Grantee. Grantee understands that Grantor is authorized to release any information related to the Event, whether provided to Grantor by Grantee in written or other form. 3.7 Funding Statement. All promotional materials funded by the Program and prepared by Grantee for reprint, release, or dissemination shall include a statement that the work was funded, in whole or in part, by the GO TEXAN Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. TDA- City of Anna Page 2 of 7 FY 08 3.8 Use of Photographs. Grantor may use any photographic likeness of Grantee's principals, officers, employees, or any other person in Grantee's control in its marketing materials. Grantee releases Grantor and all other persons and associations from any and all claims and causes of action that Grantee has or may have in the future, or persons employed by or controlled by Grantee, relating to the presentation of photographs or likenesses in such materials. IV. GRANTEE'S REPORTING REQUIRMENTS 4.1 Community Assessment Form. Within 30 days after the Event, Grantee or Grantee's Agent, shall provide to Grantor a completed Community Assessment Form, which is provided for in the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B. 4.2 Final Budget Report. Grantor shall provide Grantee or Grantee's Agent with a final budget report for Grantee or Grantee's Agent's review and execution. The final budget report will result from the receipts and proof of payments submitted by the Grantee or Grantee's Agent. This report is due 30 days after postmark. Grantor shall not reimburse Grantee for expenses incurred after the termination date of the Agreement. 4.3 Copies of Promotional Materials. Grantee shall provide Grantor at least three copies of all promotional materials produced with Grant funds, regardless of media type that describe or publicize the Event. With Grantor's written authorization, Grantee may substitute photographs, smaller versions, or other approved format and quantities of such materials. 4.4 Photographs. Grantee shall provide Grantor at least three different photographs at different angles of the Event, including photographs of Event traffic and display of the GT Mark and Tagline. If the Event occurs on multiple, non-consecutive dates, Grantee shall provide three photographs from each Event date. If promotional activities include attendance at tradeshows, Grantee shall provide Grantor at least three different photographs at different angles of Grantee's booth at each tradeshow, including photographs of booth traffic and display of the GT Mark and Tagline. 4.5 Failure to Comply with Reporting Requirements. Failure of Grantee to comply with any of the reporting requirements in this Agreement may result in Grantee's ineligibility to apply and receive a Grant of Program funds in the future. V. RECORD RETENTION AND ACCESS TO GRANTOR AND STATE AUDITIORS OFFICE OF GRANTEE'S RECORDS 5.1 Access by Grantor and State Auditor's Office. During the Term of Agreement and for at least three years after termination of the Agreement, Grantee shall allow Grantor and/or the State Auditor's Office (or any successor agency) access to and the right to examine the premises, books, accounts, records, files and other papers or property belonging to or in use by Grantee under this Agreement. Grantor further has the right to make a visual inspection of any assets purchased or constructed with Grant funds. TDA- City of Anna Page 3 of 7 FY 08 5.2 Audits or Investigations by State Auditor's Office. Grantee understands that acceptance of Grant funds under this Agreement acts as acceptance of the authority of the State Auditor's Office (or any successor agency) to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with such funds. Grantee further agrees to cooperate fully with the State Auditor's Office, or its successor in the conduct of the audit or investigation, including providing all records requested and providing the State Auditor with access to any information the State Auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. Grantee shall ensure that this clause concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by subcontractors through Grantee and the requirement to cooperate is included in any subcontract it awards. 5.3 Record Retention Period. Grantee agrees to retain all records for performance under this Agreement (including any work performed by subcontractors) for a three-year period from the date of this Agreement's termination, or until any litigation or audit findings have been resolved, whichever is longer. VI. REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS 6.1 Receipts and Proof of Payments. Grantee shall submit to Grantor receipts and proof of payments for reimbursement under this Agreement. Such documentation shall be used by Grantor to prepare Grantee's Final Budget Report in accordance with Section 4.2 of this Agreement. 6.2 Reimbursement Payments. Upon receipt of the completed final budget report, which is compiled utilizing the required documentation of expenditures, Grantor shall begin processing Grantee's reimbursement payment in accordance with Section 6.3 of this Agreement. 6.3 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses under this Grant are provided in Section 2.5. Grantor shall not reimburse Grantee for any unapproved expenses or expenses incurred outside of the Term of Agreement. Grantor shall not reimburse Grantee for Grant expenditures that are not made in compliance with any applicable State of Texas purchasing laws and regulations as they apply to municipalities and counties. Grantor shall not, under any circumstances, reimburse for alcoholic beverages, entertainment and charitable or political contributions. Receipts and invoices shall be in English. All approved reimbursable expenses shall be backed by proof of payment, such as stamped paid invoices, receipts or copies of cancelled checks. Failure to obtain prior approval of promotional materials and artwork may be grounds for denial of a reimbursement request for such materials. 6.4 No Reimbursement for Misuse of Grant Funds. Grantor may withhold Grant funds under this Agreement and/or may require a refund of Grant funds already disbursed to Grantee if. (i) Grant funds are misused; (ii) Grant funds are used in an illegal manner (iii) Grant funds are used for expenditures not listed in the Project Budget (iv) Grantee violates the terms and agreements of this Agreement; or (v) Grantee made any misrepresentations to Grantor in obtaining this Grant. This provision is not exclusive of other grounds for withholding or refunding of funds or any other remedy, civil or criminal, which may be available to Grantor. TDA- City of Anna Page 4 of 7 FY 08 VII. TERM AND TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT 7.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time in writing by mutual consent. In addition, either party may terminate this Agreement, without cause, upon 30 days written notice to the other party. Early termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the Grantee from the applicable reporting requirements under this Agreement. If one parry terminates the Agreement, pursuant to this Section, then the effective date of termination is 30 days from the date that the non -terminating party receives the notice of termination. Notice under this Section is sent to the non -terminating party by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. 7.2 Immediate Termination by Grantor. Any default or breach of this Agreement, including but not limited to, the failure by Grantee to submit timely reports or fulfill any other obligation under this Agreement, shall constitute cause for immediate termination of this Agreement. Such termination is effective upon written notification by Grantor by mailing it registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to Grantee. The effective date of termination is when Grantee receives Grantor's notice of termination. 7.3 Curable Breach of Agreement. If Grantor determines that a breach by Grantee is curable, Grantor may send written notice to Grantee stating the nature of the breach. Notice of breach shall be sent to Grantee by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Such notice shall be deemed effective upon receipt by Grantee. Should the breach not be cured by Grantee within 30 days after receiving Grantor's notice, Grantor, in accordance with Section 7.2 of this Agreement, may immediately terminate this Agreement. 7.4 Termination for Failure to Obtain Licenses and Permits. Grantee's failure to obtain and maintain applicable federal, state, and local licenses and permits may constitute cause for immediate termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.2 of this Agreement. 7.5 Grantee Solely Responsible for Compliance. The Grantee shall be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable program rules, federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, regulations, and purchasing or contracting guidelines in the accomplishment of the Grant. Failure to comply with such may be cause for immediate termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 7.2 of this Agreement. 7.6 No Reimbursement Upon Termination. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Grantor shall make no further reimbursements to Grantee beyond those already approved at the time of termination, and Grantee specifically waives all rights to any such funds. VIII. AGREEMENT MODIFICATIONS 8.1 Agreement to Amend. Unless provided for in Section 8.6 of this Agreement, this Agreement cannot be changed, amended or modified in any manner other than by written agreement executed by both parties. TDA- City of Anna Page 5 of 7 FY 08 8.2 Amendment Request. A request to amend this Agreement by either party, shall be in writing and signed by the requesting party's authorized signatory. Requests shall also include a summary of the status of the Grant and a statement with the reason for the request. 8.3 Amendment Request to Extend Term of Agreement. An amendment request to extend the Term of the Agreement shall be submitted to Grantor by Grantee 30 days prior to end of the Term of the Agreement. 8.4 Notification of Change in Grantee's Agent. Grantee shall notify Grantor in writing within 30 days if Grantee's Agent changes during the Term of Agreement. Failure to submit required notice may be grounds for termination of this Agreement. 8.5 Grantor Request for Amendment. Grantor may request an amendment to the Agreement by submitting the requested change to Grantee in writing. 8.6 Grantee Request for Amendment. Grantee may request an amendment to the Agreement by submitting the requested change, in writing, to the Funding Coordinator for Marketing and Promotion. A request for an amendment to the Agreement shall include a summary of the Event status and a statement explaining the reason for such request. IX. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 9.1 Subcontracts/Assignment. Any delegation by Grantee to a third party of any of the duties and responsibilities imposed by this Agreement shall not relieve Grantee of its responsibility to Grantor for the proper performance. Grantee cannot subcontract or assign any of its duties under this Agreement without advance written notice to Grantor and prior written approval of Grantor. 9.2 No Creation of Debt. This Agreement shall not be construed as creating any debt on behalf of the State of Texas, and/or Grantor in violation of Section 49, Article III of the Texas Constitution. 9.3 Indemnification. To the extent allowed by law and the Texas Constitution, Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless Grantor, its agents and employees, from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action arising from or related to Grantee's performance under this Agreement. 9.4 Public Information Act. Grantee acknowledges that all information and work performed pursuant to this Agreement is or may be subject to the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552, Texas Government Code (Act). Grantee agrees to provide Grantor with written notice, in a timely manner, of any request for information regarding this Agreement pursuant to this Act. TDA- City of Anna Page 6 of 7 FY 08 9.5 Uniform Grant Management Standards. This Agreement shall comply in all respects with the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS), Texas Government Code, Section 783.007. In the case of any conflicts between UGMS and this Agreement, the UGMS shall control. 9.6 Grantee Not Employee of Grantor. Grantee, its employees, contractors, and/or subcontractors shall not present themselves as or be construed as employees or agents of Grantor. Neither Grantee nor its employees have an employer -employee relationship with Grantor. 9.7 Applicable Law, Dispute Resolution and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and court decisions of the State of Texas. Any claim that may arise out of this Agreement shall be resolved pursuant to the dispute resolution provisions in Chapter 2260, Texas Government Code. Venue is in Travis County, Texas. 9.8 Availability of State Funds. This Agreement is subject to the availability of state funds. If such funds become unavailable during the Term of Agreement and Grantor is unable to obtain sufficient funds, this Agreement shall be reduced or terminated. 9.9 Severability. If any part of this Agreement is declared by a court to be invalid or unenforceable, such portion shall be deemed severed from this Agreement and the remaining part shall remain in full force and effect. 9.10 Waiver. No waiver, whether expressed or implied, shall be construed as a continuing wavier unless it is specifically described in writing as a continuing waiver. 9.11 Exhibits. Exhibit A —Bootstrap Bucks Project Application and Exhibit B — Bootstrap Bucks Community Assessment Form are incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibits. 9.12 Authorized Signatory. Each person signing this Agreement certifies that he or she is authorized by the Grantor or Grantee to bind the party on whose behalf they are signing to the terms and conditions in this Agreement. Texas Department of Agriculture By: Drew DeBerry Deputy Commissioner Date: 5"/J „ d 9 TDA- City of Anna ' Page 7 of 7 FY 08 City of Anna Mayor Date: /Z D Q�oenV-,�s Bootstrap Bucks Application Required Document Biennium III (May 2008 — August 2009) Event information Name of event or festival: Start date and time of event or festival: End date and time of event or festival: Event or festival Web site address: Anna Glow Fest May 22, 2009 5am to midnight each day May 25, 2009 www.annaglowfest.com GO TEXAN Rural Community Program Certified Member Contact Information Certified Member Name (City or County): Comptroller or Federal taxpayer ID No.: Certified Member Contact Person: (Mayor or County Judge) Certified Member Contact Person's Title: Physical Address: 111 N. Powell Parkway Anna, TX 75409 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 776 Anna, TX 75409 Phone Number: 972-924-3325 Fax Number: County: Collin City of Anna 75-1680420 Mayor Kenneth Pelham City Manager Philip Sanders 972-924-2620 E-mail Address: psanders@annatexas.gov Certified Member Agent Contact Information, if applicable Agent Organization Name (Chamber, EDC or Other): Agent Contact Name and Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Title: Stacy Driskell, President of Chamber Agent Physical Address: 104 S. Powell Parkway Agent Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1256 Phone Number: 972-924-8533 Fax Number: 972-704-2935 E-mail County: Collin Address: president@greaterannachamber.com 2 EVENT AND FESTIVAL INFORMATION: 1. Describe your tourism event using the following categories (check the one that best applies): ❑ Folk Type Festival ❑ Local Heritage Event ❑ Historical Event ❑ Music Type Festival ❑ Agricultural Event ❑ Nature Tourism Event ❑ Culinary/FoodNVine Festival ❑ Athletic/Nutrition Event ® Other Balloon Festival Approximately how many visitors do you expect to attend the event or festival? 3,000-5,000 visitors Per day. 3. What is the number of years your community has hosted this tourism event? 0 If not a repeated event, check here 4. What is the total community investment required to host this tourism event? $ 55,000 How is it spent? 5. What is the total marketing and promotional investment required to host this tourism event? $ 12,000 How is it spent? Posters, flyers, banners, radio, tv commercial, Parking passes, id badges, t- shirts for event staff, newspaper ads. 6. In 100 words or less, describe the event or festival: Four day hot air balloon festival with carnival and vendors included. Daily events include city government event (introduction and recognition of city council, county officials, state representatives, the city manager and the unveiling of the City of Anna's new tagline, logo, and brand), armed forces recognition (acknowledge of military service men and women past and present, presentation by American Fallen Soldiers Program fireworks display) old car show, live music (live local bands will Perform daily). 7. In 100 words or less, describe how promotional funds of up to $2,500 from the GO TEXAN Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program would affect and improve this event or festival: The $2,500 would be used for banners throughout the city to promote the event. Potential locations for the banners include exits off of highway 75 Lthe City's main highway) and along hi , hway 5, a major thoroughfare with in the city. 8. In 100 words or less, tell us how you plan to collect the required information on the Bootstrap Bucks Community Assessment Form: All visitors will be required to pay to park. A parking attendant will keep track to the best of their ability to track of the number of visitors. Economic value will be assessed based on information provided bYthe vendors, carnival staff, balloonist, and other local businesses. 4 9. Has the applicant received any funds from the Texas Department of Agriculture in the last two years? If yes: No, we have not received funds from the TDA program. Amount: Date: Program: Use: Amount: Date: Program: Use: Amount: Date: Program: Use: Amount: Date: Program: Use: Amount: Date: Program: Use: Amount: Date: Program: Use: 10. How is the GO TEXAN Rural Community Program promoted as a part of this promotional campaign? Per guidelines the GO TEXAN logo will be properly placed and sized (10%) on all banners. 5 BUDGET INFORMATION: Please identify which of the Bootstrap Bucks activities you feel would best promote your event. Please choose only one and fill out the requested information: Banners Quantity: 14 (vary sizes) Estimated Cost: $2,500 All banners must include the GO TEXAN mark and tagline (provided by TDA). The mark must be a minimum of at least 10% of the overall banner size. Posters Quantity: Estimated cost: All posters must include the GO TEXAN mark and tagline and a paragraph description of the GO TEXAN Rural Community Program (provided by TDA). Name of newspaper(s) to carry ad: Size of ad Date to run Newspaper Ads Estimated cost Ads measuring 1/8-page or less must include the GO TEXAN mark. Larger advertisements must include the GO TEXAN mark and tagline (provided by TDA). Broadcast Spots (Radio/Television) Type of broadcast spot: Radio ❑ Television ❑ Name of radio/television station(s) to run spots: Length of spot: Estimated cost: $ Date(s) and time(s) spots will run: Radio spots must include a description of the GO TEXAN Rural Community Program (provided by TDA). Television spots must include the GO TEXAN mark and tagline. Videos and films must feature the GO TEXAN mark and tagline and a voice-over description of the GO TEXAN Rural Community Program (provided by TDA). N CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. ;� 06'1 0 3 'o 3L% A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS (the "Applicant" ), DESIGNATING THE GREATER ANNA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THE APPLICANT IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ("TDA"), SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN TDA's GO TEXAN RURAL COMMUNITY BOOTSTRAP BUCKS PROGRAM (the "Program") AND CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE. WHEREAS, the Applicant is a GO TEXAN Rural Community Program certified member and is fully eligible to receive assistance under the Program; and WHEREAS, The Applicant acknowledges that it is applying for a grant from the GO TEXAN Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program to help offset the cost of promotional activities associated with marketing local tourism events; and WHEREAS, the Applicant wishes to authorize the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce ("GACC") to act as an agent for the Applicant, but solely for the purposes described in this resolution so that GACC may represent the Applicant in dealing with TDA concerning the Program; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1: That the Applicant hereby certifies that it is eligible to receive assistance under the Program. SECTION 2: The Applicant hereby authorizes and directs GACC as its agent solely for the purposes of the 2009 GO TEXAN Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program, to act for Applicant in dealing with TDA for the purposes of the Program, and GACC is officially designated as the representative of Applicant in this regard. SECTION 3: The Applicant hereby specifically authorizes GACC to do all administrative acts necessary to apply for and receive assistance from the Program related to the Glow Fest that will take place in Anna, Texas during the dates of May 22-25, 2009. The GACC is authorized to execute on behalf of the Applicant any agreements, licenses or other documents required by TDA for Applicant's participation in the Program. f� Introduced, read and passed by the affirmative vote of the Applicant on this /0 day of `, %0JIM111!l111� APPROVED: .� :OF �'%ATTEST: eth elham, Mayor ;I4p a Wilkison, City Secretary �i sir •. r \ ® I understand that my application is not considered complete if it does not contain the following: 1. Cover Sheet 2. Completed Bootstrap Bucks Application 3. Original Signed Resolution Authorizing Application 4. Original Signed Signature Page I have read the Procedures for the GO TEXAN Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program and understand these procedures. Ed I have read and understand the GO TEXAN Enhancement Information including artwork requirements and submission guidelines. I have also read and understand the GO TEXAN Rural Community Mark and Tagline Guidelines received in my GO TEXAN Rural Community Program Welcome Packet. ® I have read the Bootstrap Bucks Reimbursement Guidelines and understand that if this project is approved, the costs are eligible for reimbursement provided that the reimbursement guidelines are followed. I further understand that this Is a reimbursement program, and project costs will not be covered upfront. ® I understand that award decisions are made by the Texas Department of Agriculture. ALdhorized Official (City Mayor or County Judge) Signature: Pri Name: Date: 4- 3- D t' Title:- �lo ;%'.,r Please Include this document with your Bootstrap Bucks application. Community Name: Event Location: Bootstrap Bucks Community Assessment Form Event Name: Event Date: Your input makes a difference! Thank you for taking the time to complete this quick survey. Your responses will help measure the success of this tourism event and shape future activities. 1. Tourism event contact person name and phone number: 2. Describe your tourism event using the following categories (check the one that best applies): Folk Type Festival Music Type Festival Culinary/FoodNVine Festival Local Heritage Event Agricultural Event AthleticlNutrition Event Historical Event Nature Tourism Event Other 3. Approximate total tourism event attendance from previous year: 4. Approximate total tourism event attendance this year: 5. On a rating scale of 1 to 10 with "1" being "very poor" and "10" being "excellent," rate the weather for this tourism event: 6. Does your community plan to do this tourism event again next year? Yes No If you answered "No" to question 6, please state the reason: 7. Would you say the participation of the GO TEXAN Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program improved the success of your tourism event? Yes No If you answered, "Yes" to question 7, please state the reason: 8. Please estimate the total economic value your community places on this event. (i.e. sales from vendors + hotel revenues + restaurant revenues + other community income) 9. Please estimate the percentage impact in revenues that Bootstrap Bucks had on your event: % 10. Please list any comments regarding the GO TEXAN Rural Community Program and its support of your tourism event. For more information about rural Texas and rural Texas tourism, visit the Texas Department of Agriculture's GO TEXAN Web site at www.gotexan.org. Ck. .