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Request approval and associated funding of an initiative - Department of Economic Development - Select Fulton (Fulton Films Division), 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors in the amount of $30,000.00 with ABFF Ventures LLC dba NICE CROWD Burbank, CA to provide a Supporting Sponsorship in the amount of $25,000.00 and associated staff travel costs of $5,000.00 for the event. Effective upon approval, subject to appropriation of funding in the FY25 budget.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Fulton County Code of Laws § 1-117 gives the BOC exclusive authority over the care, management, keeping, collecting, or disbursement, of money belonging to the County, or appropriated for its use and benefit.
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Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Summary & Background The Department of Economic Development - Select Fulton (Fulton Films Division) recommends approval of this Agenda Item. On October 18, 2023, the BOC approved Resolution 23-0683 approving a sponsorship agreement template for use by the Department of Arts and Culture (including Fulton Films) and authorizing the County Manager, or his designee, to sign such agreements where funding is in the approved budget. Fulton County funding for such sponsorships over $5,000.00 shall be limited to no more than $25,000.00 per event.
Scope of Work: The Department of Economic Development - Select Fulton (Fulton Films Division) requests funding to activate on a film initiative at the 2025 American Black Film Festival Honors in the amount of $30,000.00 to provide a 1) $25,000.00 Supporting Sponsorship and 2) $5,000.00 for associated staff travel costs. A Supporting Sponsorship includes the following benefits: Marketing Inclusion: Logo inclusion on the homepage of the ABFF Honors website. Public Relations: Company mention in press releases and media advisories as a Supporting Sponsor. Hospitality: One (1) reserved table for ten (10) guests.
Community Impact: This initiative of the Department of Economic Development - Select Fulton (Fulton Films Division) will expand its ability is to engage with the Film industry and promote film opportunities in Fulton County, thus, bringing more awareness, investment and jobs to the citizens of Fulton County.
Department Recommendation: Approval.
Project Implications:
Community Issues/Concerns: None.
Department Issues/Concerns: The current recurring 2025 budget of the Department of Economic Development - Select Fulton (Fulton Films Division) will not be able to support this initiative without serious cuts to other planned initiatives in 2025.
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Samir Abdullahi, Director, Economic Development, 404-612-8120
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100-120-2618-1307 - $25,000.00 - Pending BOC Approval of FY25 Budget
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100-120-2618-1302 - $5,000.00 - Pending BOC Approval of FY25 Budget
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