TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kelly Olivera, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Robert Van Geons, President and CEO, Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation
DATE: May 6, 2024
RE:
Title
FCEDC - Discussion Regarding Recruitment of Amusement and Attractions
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal II - The City of Fayetteville will have a Responsive City Government
supporting a diverse and viable economy.
GOAL IV: The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate.
Executive Summary:
Energized by Councilmember McNair’s interest, FCEDC President Robert Van Geons will provide an overview of recent efforts and potential action strategies for Council to consider should they wish to aggressively pursue new amusement and visitor attraction facilities.
Mr. Van Geons will provide a short presentation regarding potential locations, recent industry developments, entities previously contacted by FCEDC, and options for dedicated recruitment strategy.
Background:
The team at FCEDC agrees that our community would benefit from an amusement park, water park, or other amusement attraction. We believe that many of our fellow citizens in Fayetteville and Cumberland County feel the same. Such facilities would benefit our residents, military families, and local economy.
Beyond our local population, we believe our location along I-95, between Washington D.C. and Savanah would help make such an operation successful, while also bringing tourism dollars, jobs, and sales tax revenue to Fayetteville.
Issues/Analysis:
Budget Impact:
TBD
Options:
Recommended Action:
Provide direction regarding preferred course of actions.
Attachments:
Benefits to the Community Summary by Councilmember McNair
Power Point Presentation - Pending