The Live Oak Economic Development Corporation voted unanimously Oct. 14 to approve a $10,000 marketing sponsorship for the Alamo Community Disc Golf Club’s Live Oak Summer Open.

Amy, representative of the Alamo Community Disc Golf Club, told the EDC the request is for the tournament’s marketing and promotion; she said, “So this is the third year that we're requesting funding for the Live Oak Summer Open. The date this year is April.” The application will be submitted under the resolution included in the board packet.

The request, discussed at the special meeting at Live Oak City Chambers, was framed by the club as both an economic development and advertising effort. Amy reported tournament participation of 309 players in 2025 (306 in 2024), noting 129 players — roughly 42% — traveled from outside the San Antonio area and that 96 out-of-town players stayed in local lodging. She described event elements intended to drive local spending: a receipt raffle, multiple social nights at local businesses and a list of preferred hotels included in registration materials. “Last year Live Oak was the presenting sponsor supporting the event with $10,000,” Amy said, and the club proposed continuing that level of sponsorship for the upcoming event.

EDC members asked questions about presentation quality and local appearance. Director Tolgren praised the presentation and asked staff to check park signage so the city presents a “premier” appearance to visiting players. Director Streets and others thanked the organizer for the event enhancements and the promotional work that benefits local businesses.

Amy described advertising benefits offered to the city and local businesses, including logo placement on tournament assets, tee signs, staff shirts and a caddy book; a dry-fit tournament jersey and player pack for competitors; discounts on sponsorship for Live Oak businesses; and a potential promotional video by Player 4 Productions. She said the front-9 video from the prior year has had about 4,000 views on YouTube. The club listed nine Live Oak businesses that participated as sponsors: Hot Works, The Break Room, Dunkin', Gold's Gym, Buffalo Wild Wings, Live Oak Family Dentistry, Marcus Pizza, Hat Creek and Potbelly. Universal City was listed as a platinum sponsor for the upcoming event.

On procedure, the packet included a draft resolution (listed in the packet as resolution 20 25 0 8) to authorize the EDC application for marketing funds and to set the sponsorship amount to be filled in by the board. Director Taupin moved the motion to approve a $10,000 sponsorship; the motion was seconded by the presiding officer. The board voted in favor: Director Aurora — yes; Director Streets — yes; Director Abenelo — yes; Director Koshin — yes; Director Dennis — yes. The mayor/presiding officer announced, “And the resolution does carry.”

The EDC also discussed logistical ideas the club proposed to increase local spending, such as a tiered receipt raffle (more tickets for higher receipts) and additional “social week” activities in the weeks before the tournament to encourage players to visit and spend at Live Oak businesses. The organizer said 73 receipts were submitted in the most recent event with an average receipt value of about $27; in 2024 there were 89 receipts turned in.

No opposition or alternate funding amounts were recorded during the meeting. Board members encouraged continued outreach to local businesses and attention to city presentation when hosting tournament visitors. The organizer invited EDC members to the tournament awards ceremony, typically held on the Sunday evening after the event.

The resolution as recorded in the packet (resolution 20 25 0 8) was carried; the packet did not specify an effective date beyond the board’s adoption, and no additional implementation deadlines were recorded in the meeting minutes.