Okaloosa County BOCC — June 23, 2016 — Agenda Packet — reading text

international buyers and sellers. Film Florida has participated in this festival and market the past three years and has deemed it one of the best opportunities for industry clients and also as a valued tourism feeder market. By participating with Film Florida (as we do for Tribeca in New York and Produced By in Los Angeles), we have the opportunity to market and promote Okaloosa County and sponsor events with high profile clientele to not only a national clientele but also an international clientele, including producers that still have interest in producing in Florida even without entertainment incentive funding from the state. Cannes, Sundance, and Toronto are the top three film festivals. St. Petersburg/Clearwater attends Cannes and Miami attends Sundance, both spending $50K+ for a presence there. Toronto was selected because it is the most economical and offers the best ROI in terms of exposure for the dollar. Furthermore, Toronto is also part of the snowbird leisure market. The Film Commission Liaison attended Toronto in 2015. It is difficult to calculate return on investment for any one specific film industry event, as the local production business cannot typically be directly attributable to any single factor. However, the most significant change since attending last year’s Toronto Film Festival is an increase in higher profile clients coming to shoot here. In this current environment there are many film producers crossing over to television and many of those clients attend Toronto. Attached are emails from two industry leaders explaining the importance of Toronto and being present at film industry events where decision makers gather. The Toronto Film Festival takes place September 8 - 18 in Toronto, Canada. The estimated cost of attendance for the Film Commission Liaison is $6,289 in accordance with the Florida Statute guidelines for foreign travel. This film festival was identified as an important event after the FY16 budget was developed; however, funds are available for this travel. Florida Statutes and the TDD Manual require Board approval for foreign travel. OPTIONS: Approve or Deny. RECOMMENDATION TO BCC: Approve the Film Commission Liaison to attend the Toronto Film Festival, September 7 - 19, 2016. Packet Pg. 80  1.g.a Packet Pg. 81 Attachment: I. g. Toronto Film Festival (5773 : Toronto Film Festival Travel Approval (Ed Schroeder))  1.g.a Packet Pg. 82 Attachment: I. g. Toronto Film Festival (5773 : Toronto Film Festival Travel Approval (Ed Schroeder))  1.h Tourist Development Council Meeting: 06/23/16 02:00 PM 1540 Miracle Strip Parkway Department: Tourist Development Council Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Category: Update Prepared By: Aida Wilkinson SCHEDULED Initiator: Aida Wilkinson Sponsors: TDC ITEM (ID # 5774) DOC ID: 5774 Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Resolution (Erika Zambello) Updated: 6/20/2016 3:25 PM by Aida Wilkinson Page 1 Packet Pg. 83  1.h.a TOURIST DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: June 23, 2016 TO: Tourist Development Council FROM: Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department Director Attachment: I. h. Choctaw Estuary Resolution (5774 : Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Resolution (Erika Zambello)) Erika Zambello, Marine Economic & Tourism Development Resource Coord. SUBJECT: Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program Resolution STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request approval of a Resolution supporting the establishment of the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program. BACKGROUND: Northwest Florida Estuaries and their associated natural resources provide boating, fishing, hunting, tourism, and other outdoor recreational and economic opportunities for citizens and visitors. Mismanagement of Northwest Florida e stuaries may exacerbate flooding and property loss, negatively impact water quality and estuarine habitat, negatively affect the local economy and tourism, and threaten the health, safety and welfare of citizens and visitors. The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution # 15-143 expressing support for the Northwest Florida Estuaries and Watersheds Project that will establish Estuary Programs for the comprehensive management, restoration and protection of seven Northwest Florida Estuaries, including Perdido, Pensacola, Choctawhatchee, St. Andrew, Apalachicola, Ochlockonee, and St. Marks. The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 16-60 expressing support for the establishment of the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program. The Environmental Protection Agency was awarded funding from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council to stand up one (1) estuary program and will be issuing a request for proposals in the near future. Resolutions of support have been obtained from multiple local authorities and will be included as backup documentation with the Choctawhatchee Bay submission to the EPA’s request for proposals. OPTIONS: Approve or Deny RECOMMENDATION TO BCC: Approve Resolution 16-__ supporting the establishment of the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program, and authorize the Chairman to sign. Packet Pg. 84  1.h.a RESOLUTION NO. 16-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA EXPRESSING SUPPORT F O R Attachment: I. h. Choctaw Estuary Resolution (5774 : Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Resolution (Erika Zambello)) THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT, RESTORATION, AND PROTECTION OF THE CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY ESTUARY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Northwest Florida Estuaries and their associated natural resources provide boating, fishing, hunting, tourism, and other outdoor recreational and economic opportunities for citizens and visitors of Florida; and WHEREAS, mismanagement of Northwest Florida Estuaries may exacerbate flooding and property loss, negatively impact water quality and estuarine habitat, negatively affect the local economy and tourism, and threaten the health, safety and welfare of Florida's citizens and visitors; and WHEREAS, elected officials, local, state and federal government staff, the Nature Conservancy, citizens, academia, and other stakeholders from the Northwest Florida Estuaries have been actively participating in meetings to identify and coordinate estuary management issues and efforts; and WHEREAS, the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 15-143 expressing support for the Northwest Florida Estuaries and Watersheds Project that will establish Estuary Programs for the comprehensive management, restoration, and protection of seven Northwest Florida Estuaries, including Perdido, Pensacola, Choctawhatchee, St. Andrew, Apalachicola, Ochlockonee, and St. Marks; and WHEREAS, the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 16-60 expressing support for the establishment of the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency has received funding to stand up one estuary program; and WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council of Okaloosa County supports the establishment of an Estuary Program for the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary in order to comprehensively manage and improve water quality, habitat, natural resources, and economic benefits. Packet Pg. 85  1.h.a NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Attachment: I. h. Choctaw Estuary Resolution (5774 : Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Resolution (Erika Zambello)) Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as if fully set forth. Section 2. The Tourist Development Council of Okaloosa County hereby expresses its support for the Northwest Florida Estuaries and Watersheds Project that will establish an Estuary Program for the comprehensive management, restoration, and protection of the Choctawhatchee Bay estuary. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. DULY ADOPTED this 23rd day of June, 2016. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Dale E. Peterson ________________________________ CHAIRMAN Packet Pg. 86  2.i Tourist Development Council Meeting: 06/23/16 02:00 PM 1540 Miracle Strip Parkway Department: Tourist Development Council Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Category: Update Prepared By: Aida Wilkinson SCHEDULED Initiator: Aida Wilkinson Sponsors: TDC ITEM (ID # 5775) DOC ID: 5775 Chris Janson Concert Post Event Report (Bill Leaman) Updated: 6/20/2016 3:27 PM by Aida Wilkinson Page 1 Packet Pg. 87  2.i.a POST EVENT REPORT Attachment: II. i. Chris Janson Report (5775 : Chris Janson Concert Post