Okaloosa County BOCC — December 16, 2014 — reading text

Packet Pg. 385 Packet Pg. 386 Packet Pg. 387 Packet Pg. 388 Packet Pg. 389 Packet Pg. 390 Packet Pg. 391 Packet Pg. 392 Packet Pg. 393 Packet Pg. 394 Packet Pg. 395 Packet Pg. 396 Packet Pg. 397 Packet Pg. 398 Packet Pg. 399 Packet Pg. 400 Packet Pg. 401 Packet Pg. 402 Packet Pg. 403 Packet Pg. 404 Packet Pg. 405 Packet Pg. 406 Packet Pg. 407 Packet Pg. 408 Packet Pg. 409 Packet Pg. 410 Packet Pg. 411 Packet Pg. 412 Packet Pg. 413  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: December 16, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Ed Schroeder SUBJECT: Destin To Fish TV Show - First Season Production DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Department BCC DISTRICT: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request approval for Chairman to sign an agreement with Realin’ Scripts Charters, LLC in the amount of $73,800 to fund a portion of production of the first season of “Destin to Fish”. BACKGROUND: The TDC and BCC previously approved $6,200 to fund a portion of production of a pilot for a local fishing show. The premise of the show is to bring different families to the area to showcase fishing opportunities in the area as well as featuring local shops, restaurants, and attractions. TDC and BCC were apprised that if the show was picked up by The Sportsman Channel or a network of equivalent value, the estimated County contribution would be $73,800 for the rest of the first season (12 episodes, with multiple airings per month). The show “Destin to Fish” has been picked up by The Sportsman Channel and will begin airing in January 2015. The pilot was authorized under a task order to the County’s advertising agency. However, given the dollar amount and to protect the County’s interests, it is more appropriate for the County to contract directly with Realin’ Scripts Charters, LLC. The TDD requests $73,800 to fund a portion of October and November 2014 production/footage and subsequent post-production/editing activities for the 12 additional episodes for the first season, with the objective of increasing visitation and lodging facility occupancy within the taxing district. Funding would be disbursed based on production activities: Completion of Production/Footage - $50,000 Completion of Post-Production/Editing - $16,420 Receipt of Completed 12 First-Season Episodes - $7,380 Funding is available in 5th penny reserves, which is dedicated to tourism promotion. There is currently $2.18M in promotional reserves in the 5th penny, which exceeds the required reserve policy amount of $831K. The TDC recommended approval of an agreement with Realin’ Scripts Charters, LLC and funding from reserves at its November 20, 2014 meeting. OPTIONS: Approve or Disapprove RECOMMENDATION: Approve agreement with Realin’ Scripts Charters, LLC and a budget amendment from 5th penny promotional reserves (1151-599146) in the amount of $73,800 (1151- 548049) to fund a portion of production of the first season of “Destin to Fish”, and authorize Chairman to sign the agreement. Packet Pg. 414 RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: John Hofstad, County Administrator Packet Pg. 415 Packet Pg. 416 Packet Pg. 417 Packet Pg. 418 Packet Pg. 419 Packet Pg. 420 Packet Pg. 421 Packet Pg. 422 Packet Pg. 423 Packet Pg. 424  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: December 16, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Rick Owen SUBJECT: Legislative Priorities for 2015 DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Staff requests Board direction on proposed list of priorities for State legislative action and potential funding opportunities for Okaloosa County. BACKGROUND: At the November 18, 2014 BCC meeting, the Board gave staff direction to evaluate the upcoming State legislative priorities identified by the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) and compile a list of potential State legislative priorities for Okaloosa County. Attached is the formalized list of FAC legislative priorities and a list of staff-developed legislative priorities for Board consideration for FY 2015 based on the priorities established by the FAC. Additionally, staff was directed to evaluate the current list of potential State funding opportunities with consideration for projects for both the north- and south-end of the County. A list of these opportunities is attached as well. ANALYSIS: Once our State legislative and funding list is finalized, it should be sent to our delegation. OPTIONS: Staff recommends Board direction for State legislative priorities and funding opportunities. RECOMMENDATIONS: Reach consensus on local legislative priorities and funding opportunities and provide staff direction. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: John Hofstad, County Administrator Packet Pg. 425  2014-2015 Legislative Program Packet Pg. 426  2014-15 Legislative Program Table of Contents 2014-2015 Legislative Priorities.................................................. 3 Finance, Tax & Administration.................................................... 6 Growth Management, Agriculture & Environment .................... 9 Health & Human Services ......................................................... 19 Public Safety ............................................................................. 23 Federal ...................................................................................... 28 2 Packet Pg. 427  2014-15 Legislative Program 0B 2014-2015 Legislative Priorities *Tax Reform: SUPPORT tax reform measures that simplify administration and provide an economic boost to Florida’s taxpayers while at the same time considering and minimizing the collective and cumulative negative impact on local revenues, including state shared and local discretionary revenue sources that are critical to local governments in providing community services. Potential tax proposals that are of major concern to FAC include, but are not limited to: A. Communications Services Taxes SUPPORT amending and/or revising current law in a manner that is: 1) revenue neutral; 2) simplifies administration and collection of the current tax; 3) provides for a broad and equitable tax base; 4) provides for enhanced stability and reliability as an important revenue source for local government; and 5) provides the opportunity for market-based growth. OPPOSE legislation that would revise current law in a manner that significantly reduces current local government related revenues. B. Sales Tax Exemption on Commercial Leases OPPOSE legislation that would exempt state sales tax and local option sales tax on commercial leases. C. Property Taxes – “Elimination of Recapture Provision” OPPOSE legislation that would eliminate the existing recapture provisions in Florida Statute 3 Packet Pg. 428  2014-15 Legislative Program D. Local Discretionary Revenue Flexibility SUPPORT modifications to existing laws governing local discretionary sales tax revenue sources to provide greater simplification, flexibility and more efficient administration and management. *Economic Development: SUPPORT measures that empower local governments and provide resources to work with community partners towards the creation of quality jobs, more vibrant Florida communities and global competitiveness as envisioned by the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 20 year strategic plan. Related issues that are of major interest to FAC for the 2015 Legislative session include, but are not limited to: A. Enterprise Zones SUPPORT legislation that reauthorizes statewide enterprise zone incentive programs. B. Film/Television Entertainment Production Tax Incentives SUPPORT legislation that would enhance the current incentives program to support and incentivize local governments to create and maintain a more sustainable and competitive physical and financial environment for attracting film, television, digital and new media related entertainment production in the State of Florida that promotes and is tied to infrastructure and workforce education in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. *Amendment 1–The Florida Water and Land Conservation Amendment: SUPPORT a balanced distribution of funds for land acquisition and for water quality and quantity projects throughout the state, with equitable allocation irrespective of a project’s urban or rural nature, or its coastal or inland location. SUPPORT land acquisitions of less than fee simple interest, thus reducing the cost to taxpayers while generating revenue, and allowing property owners to continue certain uses with negotiable terms. SUPPORT an allocation policy that involves local government participation in priority assessment and community impact. OPPOSE the use of Amendment 1 to supplant current funding for beach renourishment, springs protection and other uses allowed in Amendment 1. SUPPORT the continued funding of the Water Management Lands Trust Fund and the annual reserve for payments in lieu of taxes for ad valorem losses incurred as a result of water management district acquisition or charitable donation. SUPPORT the provision of PILT payments at a level that reflects current ad valorem revenues with adjustments to reflect any increase in property value in the future. 4 Packet Pg. 429  2014-15 Legislative Program *Medicaid County Cost Cap: SUPPORT establishing a cap on growth in the individual county Medicaid costs under s. 409.915, F.S. to address the anticipated cost shifts that result from the transition to a Medicaid enrollee based cost-sharing system. *Juvenile Detention Cost Share: SUPPORT the state taking full responsibility for funding and operation of detention facilities serving juveniles, both for pre-disposition and post-disposition days and implementing juvenile justice reform, as recommended by the Detention Cost Share Proviso Workgroup. In the alternative, SUPPORT funding for the secure detention as upheld by Florida’s courts. SUPPORT allowing counties to pay actual costs on a monthly reimbursement basis. 5 Packet Pg. 430  2014-15 Legislative Program