Okaloosa County BOCC — March 18, 2013 — reading text

March 5, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Daniel O'Byrne SUBJECT: TDC Membership Selection Process DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Pursuant to the criteria enumerated in Section 125.0104(4)(e), Florida Statutes, and Section A.500 of the Tourist Development Operations & Procedures Manual, the Board of County Commissioners shall appoint qualified members to serve on the Tourist Development Council (“Council”). The Board is asked to review and consider the recommended selection process (see attached 2 documents) and to appoint a selection committee to bring recommendations back to the Board on the six non-elected seats to the Council. In order to facilitate the application and appointment process in an open and transparent manner, staff recommends that the Board appoint a three member selection committee consisting of a County Commissioner, the director of the Tourist Development Department, and one other County staff member whose duties relate tangentially to tourism; ie: Deputy Airport Director or Public Works Director. This Committee would review all of the applications received and shall be subject to Chapters 119 and 286, Florida Statutes. Any meeting of this Committee shall be duly noticed, open to the public, and minutes of the meeting shall be taken. The selection committee will present it's recommendations to the Board at their April 2, 2013 meeting. BACKGROUND: On February 19, 2013, the Board voted to approve amendments to the Tourist Development Operations & Procedures Manual (“Manual”). Pursuant to Section A.500 of the Manual, the Board shall appoint six qualified individuals to serve on the Council that meet the following criteria: 1. Registered voter in Okaloosa County; and 2. Has not previously served on the Council for a full term (4 years); and 3. Is either: a. An owner or operator of a motel, hotel, recreational vehicle park, or other tourist accommodation in Okaloosa County and are subject to the tourist development tax; or Packet Pg. 239  6.4.c b. An individual that is involved in the tourist industry and who has demonstrated an interest in tourist development, but does not own or operate a motel, hotel, recreational vehicle park, or other tourist accommodation in Okaloosa County that is subject to the tourist development tax. The attached Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Membership Selection Process sets forth the proposed process and timeline for the appointment of the six non-elected seats to the Council. OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the recommended selection process and appoint a selection committee. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: James D. Curry, County Administrator Packet Pg. 240  6.4.c.a OKALOOSA COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP SELECTION PROCESS Attachment: TDC Membership Selection Process for BoCC Consideration (NG&N) (1437 : TDC Membership Selection Process) Pursuant to the criteria enumerated in Section 125.0104(4)(e), Florida Statutes, and Section A.500 of the Tourist Development Operations & Procedures Manual, the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) shall appoint qualified members to serve on the Tourist Development Council (“Council”) of which three members shall be elected officials (one member from the Board and two elected municipal officials). The remaining six members shall be qualified individuals from the community. The following is a recommended selection process for the six non-elected seats: 1. Upon Board approval of the process, notice shall be posted on the County’s website seeking qualified individuals interested in serving on the Council who meet the following criteria: a. Registered voter in Okaloosa County; and b. Has not previously served on the Council for a full term (4 years); and c. Is either: i. An owner or operator of a motel, hotel, recreational vehicle park, or other tourist accommodation in Okaloosa County and are subject to the tourist development tax; or ii. An individual that is involved in the tourist industry and who has demonstrated an interest in tourist development, but does not own or operate a motel, hotel, recreational vehicle park, or other tourist accommodation in Okaloosa County that is subject to the tourist development tax. 2. Individuals meeting the above requirements that are interested in serving on the Council shall submit a resume and completed application (“Application Package”) to the Tourist Development Director no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013. 3. The Board shall appoint a selection committee to review the Application Packages. a. The selection committee shall be comprised of a Commissioner, TDD Director and one other individual (Deputy Airport Director or Public Works Director). Packet Pg. 241  6.4.c.a b. The selection committee shall be subject to Chapters 119 and 286, Florida Statutes. Selection committee meetings shall be duly noticed, open to the public Attachment: TDC Membership Selection Process for BoCC Consideration (NG&N) (1437 : TDC Membership Selection Process) and minutes of the meeting shall be taken. c. The selection committee shall meet on or before Tuesday, March 26, 2013, to review the Application Packages and recommend appointment of Council members (see “TDC Membership and Terms” below). d. The selection committee’s recommendations will be presented to the Board for final approval at its April 2, 2013 meeting. TDC MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS 1) The Chairman of the Board, or any other Board member selected by the Chairman; • Appointed for either a two (2) or four (4) year term as determined by the Board. 2) Elected Municipal Official to be selected from the respective City Council (from the most populous municipality in Okaloosa County); • Appointed for a two (2) year term. 3) Elected Municipal Official to be selected from the respective City Council; • Appointed for a four (4) year term. 4) Owner/Operator; • Appointed for a two (2) year term. 5) Owner/Operator; • Appointed for a four (4) year term. 6) Owner/Operator; • Appointed for a four (4) year term. 7) Tourism Related Industry; • Appointed for a two (2) year term. 8) Tourism Related Industry; • Appointed for a four (4) year term. 9) Owner/Operator or Tourism Related Industry • Appointed for a two (2) year term. Packet Pg. 242  6.4.c.b Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Membership Application Thank you for expressing interest to be considered for appointment to the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council (“Council”). The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners appreciates your willingness to serve your Attachment: TDC Membership Application (NG&N) (1437 : TDC Membership Selection Process) fellow citizens in a volunteer capacity. Please complete this application to the best of your ability and include a resume. Name: E-mail Address: _______________________________ Home Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________ Alternate Phone Number: ________________________ Place of Employment: ________________________________________________________________________ Are you a registered voter in Okaloosa County, Florida? YES ____ NO _____ Voter ID# _________________ Do you now serve, or have you ever served, on an Okaloosa County Board or Committee? YES ____ NO ____ If YES, please list the boards/committees and time period served: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ I am interested in serving in the following capacity: (CHECK ONE): ___ Elected Municipal Official ___ Owner or operator of one of the following in Okaloosa County: Motels ___ Hotels ___ Recreational vehicle parks ___ or other tourist accommodations (please list) __________________ ___ Individual involved in the tourist industry who has demonstrated an interest in tourist development, but does not own or operate motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations in Okaloosa County. Please attach a summary of your demonstrated interest in tourist development. Packet Pg. 243  6.4.c.b Include a statement as to why you are interested in serving on the Council: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Attachment: TDC Membership Application (NG&N) (1437 : TDC Membership Selection Process) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Include a statement about what your membership will add to the Council: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ All information provided will become a matter of public record and will be subject to public disclosure. I certify that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a volunteer position provides for no compensation except that as may be provided by Florida Statute. Signature Date Printed Name Please return completed application, resume and cover letter to: Daniel O’Byrne