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Sullivan County committee debates tourism enhancement grant program; proposes tiered awards and SCVA administration with audit oversight
Summary
Committee members discussed a proposed tourism enhancement grant program that would create tiered awards, increase applicant match requirements, and delegate disbursement to the Sullivan County Visitors Association with county audit advisory involvement; the item will return to the executive committee for final language and a resolution.
Sullivan County legislators and staff discussed a proposed tourism enhancement grant program and agreed to refine language on award tiers, reporting, and administration before sending the item back to the executive committee.
Committee members proposed a tiered grant structure to restore access for smaller events that previously benefited from $5,000 awards, while preserving larger awards for major events. One legislator suggested a lower tier (around $5,000), a mid tier (roughly $10,000–$25,000) and a top tier for larger events; the specific dollar bands were left for staff to refine.
Staff and several legislators recommended increasing the…
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