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Committee limits county funding for events inside incorporated Myrtle Beach, approves reduced award for Crossroads
Summary
The committee denied full county funding to Crossroads Event Productions because the event is within the City of Myrtle Beach (an incorporated area) and approved a reduced $7,500 award consistent with prior practice for unincorporated-area support.
Committee members debated whether county funds should support events that take place inside the City of Myrtle Beach. Speaker 4 moved to deny funding for Crossroads Event Productions because the event is within an incorporated area; the motion initially lacked a second. After discussion about occupancy projections and geographic splitting of event nights, members agreed on a reduced award and later approved $7,500 for Crossroads.
The committee framed the decision around precedent for supporting activities in unincorporated areas and the distinction between county and city funding sources. Members who opposed full funding suggested the applicant seek Myrtle Beach ATAX or similar city funding for events hosted within city limits.
