Approval of the Not of This World Flag Football Lodgers' Tax Funding Request in the amount of $10,000 for Sponsorship. (Corn/Conyers)

Initiated by: TJ Conyers

From their application:

Sling it Fling it 2026 will be our 5th year as a local committee running this event. This is a flag football tournament that is held in Roswell, New Mexico. This is a four-on-four tournament that has brought in over 100 teams in previous years and continues to grow each year. The tournament is held Memorial Day Weekend.

3 years of Historical Lodgers’ Tax Funding Data:

Marketing, sanitation, and security

• FY2023- Event organized by a different organization
• FY2024- Event organized by a different organization
• FY2025- Awarded $19,000- Expended $10,165.98
• FY2026- Awarded $18,500 by City Council on 8/7/2025

This is the first year they have requested sponsorship funding.

Financial Impact (Revenue & Expense): Budgeted

Revenue: n/a
Expense: 26224081-672828 (Lodger's Tax Public Relations-Special Events)
Current/Original Budget: $610,000.00
Remaining Budget: $585,000.00
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

The Legal Department will review the sponsorship agreement before signatures are collected.

The Occupancy Tax Board recommended opening negotiations with the City of Roswell at their July 22, 2025, meeting. City Council approved open negotiations with the City of Roswell at their August 7, 2025, meeting. The Finance Committee recommended approval x-x at its meeting on December 4, 2025.

Review and recommend funding for City Council approval.