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IV.A Lee County Sponsorship/Naming Rights Policy <br /> County Manager Lisa Minter presented the Lee County Sponsorship/Naming Rights <br /> Policy on behalf of Management Fellow Ben McQueary, who could not be in <br /> attendance this meeting. Staff is asking the Board to take action on the policy and <br /> proposed pricing sheet this evening. Ms. Minter noted the Board had a brochure at <br /> their seats, which will kick off a sponsorship campaign called Playing for Tomorrow <br /> for the Multi-Sports Complex and new Library projects. If approved tonight, the <br /> pricing could change based on feedback over the next few months. Mr. McQueary <br /> attended and presented this to both the Library Board of Trustees and Parks and <br /> Recreation Advisory Board meetings and incorporated feedback into the policy and <br /> pricing. Both boards feel that these gift levels were competitive and fair. Staff is also <br /> asking to allow the County Manager authority to add future amenities. Naming <br /> rights are only for premier amenities, which would be for ten years, rather than five <br /> or less for lower level amenities. Ms. Minter said the County is prepared to accept <br /> money and just needs to fine tune the contracts with the Legal Department. <br /> LCG Sponsorship Policy (Revised <br /> 9.21.23).pdf Sponsorship Pamphlet Draft.pdf <br /> Sponsorship Pricing DRAFT .pdf <br /> Motion: Motion to approve the Lee County Sponsorship/Naming Rights Policy <br /> and proposed pricing sheet. <br /> Mover: Dr. Andre Knecht <br /> For: 7 - Dr. Andre Knecht, Robert Reives, Cameron Sharpe, Kirk Smith, Bill Carver, <br /> Mark Lovick, Taylor Vorbeck <br /> Motion Result: Passed <br /> IV.B Participation in the Central Pines Regional Council Grant Assistance Program <br /> Commissioner Bill Carver asked to consider participation in the Central Pines <br /> Regional Council's grant assistance program at the August 21, 2023 Board of <br /> Commissioners meeting, which was then tabled until the October 2, 2023 meeting. <br /> At that time, the Board directed County Manger Lisa Minter and staff to research this <br /> item and reach out to surrounding counties and get their feedback on the program. <br /> Commissioner Carver noted that the council would be willing to prorate the cost <br /> since the County would be starting late if approved tonight. He feels it is a <br /> reasonable risk to invest $20,000 based on the returns that the program has <br /> obtained for other agencies. Commissioner Mark Lovick expressed concerns that <br /> the County doesn't currently have enough staff to administer grant funds and that if <br /> the County hired a grant administrator position, we could then participate in the <br /> program. Commissioner Taylor Vorbeck shared similar concerns and feels the <br /> program would be a good return on investment, but would like to be better situated <br /> to participate possibly next year after a grant administrator is in place. Ms. Minter <br /> said the counties that have participated in the program do have grant administrators <br /> on staff. She noted that the County can't do a lot with $20,000 in regards to grants <br /> right now, but it could be allocated to hire a grant administrator position. Ms. Minter <br /> also recognized Suzy Lagunas Brito, Lee County AmeriCorps Fellow, for <br /> researching the program and to help the County manage the grants we currently <br /> have. Ms. Minter said if the County had a dedicated grant administrator, that position <br /> could research grants in the Council's grant database and direct departments to <br /> them, as well as find out if there are ongoing costs associated. <br /> Central_Pines_Grant_program.pdf <br /> 3 <br />