Visit Broken Arrow
Meeting of: 05-12-2026
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of a film incentive and hotel rebate of $50,268.14
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Background:
On October 14, 2025, Live Like That, LLC was approved by the VBA Board for a film rebate in an amount not to exceed $41,000 and an additional hotel rebate not to exceed $12,500, for a total not to exceed of $53,500.
The project has wrapped; the production has satisfactorily submitted all required receipts and have met all guidelines in order to receive a total rebate of $50,268.14.
A representative from the project will share details of the project and answer any questions.
Qualified spend
Local Spending: $22,944.81 (rebate: 10%)
Qualified Labor: $204,736.60 (rebate: 10%)
Hotel Room Nights: 665 ($58,535) (rebate: $500 for every 12 room nights)
Total Spend: $286,216.41
Using an industry standard economic impact multiplier between 1.5 and 2.0, the estimated economic impact to Broken Arrow specifically is estimated to be between $429,324.62 and $572,432.28.
Items over $50,000 must go before City Council for final approval and release of funds.
Cost: Not to exceed $50,268.14
Funding Source: Visit Broken Arrow
Requested By: Makala Barton, Tourism Manager
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Post Production Report
Recommendation:
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Approve the rebate request in an amount not to exceed $50,268.14
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