The recipient entity's physical address:
           320 Metairie Hammond Hwy, Suite 300
Metairie, LA 70005

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           Same

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Limited Liability Company

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Philip Sherman

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  7701

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,500,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Dr John Nicklow, President
University of New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70148

Troy Dannen, Director of Athletics
Tulane University
James W. Wilson, Jr. Center, Ste 312
New Orleans, LA 70118

Monique J. Morial, President-Elect
Sugar Bowl
1500 Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, LA 70112

John J. Cicero, President/CEO
Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation
320 Metairie Hammond Hwy, Suite 320
Metairie, LA 70005

Jeff Rossi, Executive Director
320 Metairie Hammond Hwy, Suite 320
Metairie, LA 70005

Alison Comeaux, Director of Event Services
320 Metairie Hammond Hwy, Suite 320
Metairie, LA 70005

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           In order to host the 2020 NCAA Women's Final Four National Championship, it is required of the Local Organizing Committee to establish a legal non-profit corporate entity. The to be established entity, "New Orleans Women's Final Four Local Organizing Committee, Inc." (Host Committee) is responsible for assuming and fulfilling the obligations agreed to by the bid committee and contained in the Local Organizing Committee Agreement between the NCAA and the Host Committee.

Therefore this organization is responsible to execute all agreed upon responsibilities in hosting the 2020 Women's Final Four for the NCAA including the financial and operational obligations of the agreement.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $1,500,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          By hosting the 2020 NCAA Women's Final Four the State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans, based on independent report, will have a minimum $43 million (from 2013 study) economic impact generate $ 2.1 million in tax revenue. The ESPN nationally televised event has over 500 members of the media covering. The event will bring thousands of visitors to our state for this multi day Championship including the National Women's Basketball Coaches convention. This event will continue to promote the State of Louisiana as the leader in hosting Nationally prominent sporting events and as a destination city for travel and tourism.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          To reinforce Louisiana's and New Orleans' stature as one of America's greatest states/cities and as a premier sporting event venue through the national media coverage and the live broadcast of the event.

To create and generate jobs and revenue in Louisiana in one of major industries, travel and tourism.

To generate tax revenue for state and local government that otherwise would go to another State.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           January 2019-December 2020

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 Monique Morial, City Court Judge
1500 Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, AL 70112
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  John J. Cicero 
                                       address:  320 Metairie Hammond Hwy, Suite 300
Metairie, LA 70005
                                       phone:  504-525-5678
                                       fax:  504-324-0948
                                       e-mail:  jcicero@gnosf.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Board Member