Okaloosa County BOCC — August 27, 2015 — I. h. DFCD contract renewal

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: August 27, 2015 TO: Tourist Development Council FROM: Ed Schroeder, Tourist Development Department Director Charlotte Dunworth, Finance, Administration, & Compliance Manager SUBJECT: Destin Fire Control Interlocal Agreement Renewal STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request renewal of the interlocal agreement with Destin Fire Control District for beach safety and lifeguard services for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. BACKGROUND: The Destin Fire Control District has been providing beach safety and lifeguard services within the area between Destin East Pass and the Okaloosa/Walton county line (excluding Henderson Beach State Park) since 2003. As the provision of a safe beach is an essential component of promoting the sub-county taxing district, the County has historically funded these services with tourist development tax revenues. The Destin Fire Control District desires to exercise the second renewal option, for the period October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. The FY 2016 annual budgeted amount for this contract would be an amount equal to that which is budgeted and appropriated by the Board of County Commissioners to the Okaloosa County Beach Safety Division for the provision of beach safety and lifeguards services within the Service Area. This amount is currently estimated at $562K per County budget office estimates. Pursuant to section E.200 of the TDD Manual, the TDC shall provide a recommendation on contracts presented to the Board for approval. OPTIONS: Approve or Deny RECOMMENDATION TO BCC: Approve a renewal to the Destin Fire Control District interlocal agreement (contract # C14-2086-TDD) for the period October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.