GUIDELINES AND USES OF TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
GUIDELINES FOR FUNDING
A. Funds should be available to support new projects or programs, not ongoing programs, except in emergencies.
B. An attempt should be made to allocate funds for programs throughout the county, where feasible.
C. Funds should be allocated as 'seed money' to assist in setting up new programs.
USES OF FUNDS
The following are examples of how tourist development funds may be used to promote tourism in the county.
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Promotional expenses in conjunction with an event to increase the awareness of Jackson County outside this area. All printed promotional or related material must contain the following: 'Funded in part by the Jackson County Tourist Development Council'
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Out-of-county advertising and publicity of an event to increase participation, attendance and awareness. All printed promotional or related material must contain the following: 'Funded in part by the Jackson County Tourist Development Council'
The following are examples of how tourist development funds may not be used:
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Annual operating expenditures not directly related to the project or event.
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Legal, medical, engineering, accounting, auditing, planning, feasibility studies, or other consulting services.
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Salaries or supplements to salaries for existing or future staff, or employment of personnel not directly related to the project or event.
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Real property or capital improvements to privately owned facilities.
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Tangible personal property including but not limited to office furnishings or equipment, permanent collections, or individual pieces of art.
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Interest or reduction of deficits and loans.
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Expenses incurred or obligated prior to or after the grant project period.
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Prize money, scholarships, awards, plaques, or certificates.
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Travel not associated directly with project.
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Projects which are restricted to private or exclusive participation.
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Private entertainment, food and beverages.
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