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Clay County approves sole-source contract for regional World Cup watch party
Summary
The commission approved a sole-source event contract for a June 16 World Cup watch party under the Go North KC brand, described as turnkey and not to exceed $120,000; presenters said Platte County has already contributed and partnerships and sponsorships are expected to offset Clay County’s share.
Tourism officials told the Clay County Commission they want to host a large, family-friendly World Cup watch party on June 16 and the commission approved a sole-source contract to hire an outside event-management firm to run it.
Megan Solfill, introduced in the meeting as the county’s tourism director, presented the request for approval of a contract with the vendor listed on the agenda as "EVE Energy" and described a full-service event at Central Bank Sporting Complex. "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of this event that's coming to Kansas City," Solfill said, framing the event as a way to draw visitors and spending into Clay and Platte…
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