Okaloosa County BOCC — July 7, 2015 — 2015-07-07 FY16 SMP Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE STRATEGIC MARKETING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016; 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 “Plan”) as a component of each annual budget submitted by the Tourist Development Department (the “TDD”); and WHEREAS, the adoption of a Plan to govern all expenditures for marketing and promotion during Fiscal Year 2015-2016 will provide clarity and transparency for the operations of the TDD; and WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council at its May 28, 2015 meeting reviewed the Plan and voted to recommend approval as part of the 2015-2016 budget; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that adopting the Plan, which sets forth the marketing and promotional activities and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 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 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN A. The Board hereby adopts the attached Plan, which sets forth the marketing and promotional activities and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. B. The expenditures provided in the Plan 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 expenditures for marketing and promotion for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. 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