Commission hears FISE/FEAST event pitch; asks legal review and delays multiyear commitment
Commissioners heard a proposal to host an international FEAST/FISE extreme‑sports event in Aug. 2026 but raised concerns about a three‑year term sheet, maintenance and venue funding at CityWalk/BJCC and asked for legal review and a short delay before any county financial commitment.
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A commissioner briefed the Jefferson County Commission about a proposed four‑day FEAST (FISE) extreme‑sports event, scheduled for Aug. 6–9, 2026, that would include BMX, skateboarding and three‑on‑three basketball and is being proposed by an international promoter. The presenter said partners were being asked to contribute toward a hosting fee; the transcript cites partner contributions including a $500,000 civic or convention‑board commitment and a $500,000 county contribution discussed in preliminary term sheets.
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