Agenda Item Name:
Title
Appoint Applicants to the Alachua County Tourist Development Council
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Presenter:
Jessica Hurov, (352) 374-5260
Description:
Appoint Applicants to the Alachua County Tourist Development Council (TDC) for terms ending September 30, 2026. There are 7 applicants for the 3 lodging positions and 3 applicants for the 1 "involved in tourism industry."
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Appoint applicants to the Tourist Development Council. Three appointments are operators of lodging properties in the county and subject to the tax. One appointment is involved in the tourist industry and has demonstrated an interest in tourist development.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Background:
The TDC meets 6 times annually on the second Wednesday of every other month.
Vacancies occurred due to removal of previous appointees due to absences and term attrition.
As authorized by Section 125.0104, Florida Statutes, the TDC was established by county ordinance and is composed of nine members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The composition of the Tourist Development Council is as follows:
* The chair of the governing board of the county or any other member of the governing board as designated by the chair shall serve on the council.
* Two members of the council shall be elected municipal officials, at least one of whom shall be from the most populous municipality in the county or subcounty special taxing district in which the tax is levied.
* Six members of the council shall be persons who are involved in the tourist industry and who have demonstrated an interest in tourist development, of which members, not less than three nor more than four shall be owners or operators of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations in the county and subject to the tax.
All members of the TDC shall be electors of Alachua County. The members of the c...
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