SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Community Event Funding request from the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society to produce the TBUS Uke Fest in the District on April 4, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $12,500.
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SUMMARY:
The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society is requesting $12,500 in Community Event Funding for the TBUS Uke Fest in the District, a free music festival on April 4, 2027, on the 400 Block of Cleveland Street and Roebling Hall. The event will feature continuous live music from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., a concert at Roebling Hall from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and advanced workshops on Saturday, April 3,2026.
Placer.ai data estimated attendance at 629 visitors for last year's event.
Funding Request:
• Total Event Budget: $26,500.00
• Applicant Contribution: $10,000.00
• Third-Party Contributions: $3,500.00
• DDB Funding Requested: $12,500.00
The application meets the Community Event Funding requirements. Staff recommends approval of the requested funding in an amount not to exceed $12,500.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
If approved, funding for this grant will be included in the fiscal year 2026/27 proposed budget for Marketing, cost code 1829411-558600.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
2.3 Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
3.1 Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging.
