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Surprise council moves $100,000 to tourism fund for Big 12 Baseball Championships
Summary
The Surprise City Council approved a $100,000 tourism‑fund reimbursement package for the Big 12 Baseball Championships, projected to draw about 40,000 attendees over five days and an estimated $3.5 million economic impact, with national ESPN coverage planned.
The Surprise City Council voted Feb. 17 to move $100,000 from general contingency into the tourism fund to help host the Big 12 Baseball Championships, a five‑day, single‑elimination tournament that organizers said will showcase top collegiate programs and drive hotel nights and local spending.
City tourism staff (Miss Perez) presented the request, explaining the tourism fund — paid for by transient lodging (hotel) taxes — only supports…
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