Convention and Visitors Bureau (Special Revenue Fund)
FY2023-24 Adopted Budget
Fund Purpose:
The Tourism/Convention Fund accounts for47% of the proceeds of the City’s 5% hotel/motel tax. These funds are used exclusively by the Tourism/ Convention Board to promote travel and tourism to Springfield.
Fund Notes:
Funding for the positions of Executive Director, Director of Communications, Director of Sales, Sales Manager, Sales Manager (Group Tours), Convention Services/Special Projects Coordinator, Office Manager, Sales Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Communication Assistant and Receptionist/Tourist Information Center Supervisor, as well as temporary/part-time wages for staffing the Tourist Information Center, are included in this total.
The amounts shown for the FY2024 budget have been reviewed and approved by the Bureau’s Board of Directors. Any changes will be incorporated as part of a subsequent Council Bill to approve the annual agreement between the City and the Bureau, which typically occurs in June of each year.
FY 2023-24 Budget Highlights:
The personal services costs shown in this fund are for employees who are not considered "City Employees" and are outside the City's merit system.