Okaloosa County BOCC — February 2, 2016 — VF ECCC Small Business Partnership Pymt — agenda request

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: February 2, 2016 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Ed Schroeder SUBJECT: VF ECCC Small Business Partnership Pymt DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Department BCC DISTRICT: 2,4,5 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request approval for payment in advance for VisitFlorida Small Business Partnership in the amount of $395.00. BACKGROUND: The Emerald Coast Convention Center has partnered with VisitFlorida, the State’s official tourism marketing corporation, for many years to attract more visitors and boost revenue through unique marketing programs that reach a large travel audience. The Small Business Partnership program is an annual pay to play opportunity and payment must be made in advance in order to participate. Participants receive access to exclusive marketing programs and discounts, as well as an enhanced web listing on VisitFlorida.com to display photos, deals, and events. The convention center’s annual renewal period is March 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017 and the cost is $395 based on gross revenues. Per County policy, Board approval for advance payment may be requested if the payment results in savings equal to or greater than the amount earned by investing the funds and paying later or if the payment is essential to the operations of the agency and the goods or services are available only if advance payment is made. In this particular case, the services are available only if advance payment is made. OPTIONS: Approve or Disapprove RECOMMENDATION: Approve payment in advance for VisitFlorida Small Business Partnership in the amount of $395.00 (invoice # 00036764). RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: John Hofstad, County Administrator