Okaloosa County BOCC — June 16, 2015 — BP SMP Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE STRATEGIC MARKETING PLAN – BP FUNDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Operations and Procedures Manual (the “Manual”) requires the adoption of a Tourist Development Strategic Marketing Plan (the “SMP”) as a component of each annual budget submitted by the Tourist Development Department (the “TDD”); and WHEREAS, the Board finds that the adoption of a separate SMP to govern the expenditures of BP funds will provide clarity and transparency for the operation of the TDD; and WHEREAS, a total of $125,724 in tourist development tax funds has been transferred into BP accounts so the funds may be used for the purposes under the BP funding agreement; and WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council at its May 28, 2015 meeting reviewed the Strategic Marketing Plan – BP Funding and voted unanimously to recommend approval; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that adopting the Strategic Marketing Plan – BP Funding, which sets forth the marketing activities and expenditures of BP funds, is in the public interest and is consistent with the requirements of the Manual. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: RECITALS The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution. SECTION 2: ADOPTION OF THE STRATEGIC MARKETING PLAN – BP FUNDING A. The Board hereby adopts the attached Strategic Marketing Plan – BP Funding, which sets forth the marketing activities and expenditures of BP funds. B. The expenditures provided in the Strategic Marketing Plan – BP Funding constitute only a general allocation of projected revenues between the general tasks outlined therein and do not constitute the authorization for the expenditure of those funds. All such expenditures must be authorized pursuant to established County policies codified in Sections D.400 and E.600 of the Manual. SECTION 3: EFFECTIVE DATE This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners and shall govern all marketing activities and expenditures of BP funds. ADOPTED this _____ day of __________ 2015. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA By: ________________________________ NATHAN D. BOYLES, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: ____________________________________ J.D. PEACOCK II CLERK AND COMPTROLLER