Agenda 02/26/2013 Item #10F2/26/2013 10.F.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approves a Resolution formally
declaring its intent to not increase the Tourist Development Tax.
OBJECTIVE: To address concerns expressed by the Collier County tourism industry as it
relates to a possible increase in the Tourist Development Tax.
CONSIDERATIONS: At its February 12, 2013 regular meeting (Item 10 -J), Commissioner
Hiller commented on rumors within the tourism community that the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) was considering an increase in the Tourist Development Tax. She
clarified that the Board had expressed no intent to raise this tax and stressed that such an increase
would adversely impact local tourism.
In order to alleviate any concerns that our local tourist industry may have on this matter, the
Board directed the County Attorney to draft a Resolution formally declaring its intent to not raise
Tourist Development Tax.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The County Attorney drafted the proposed Resolution which is
legally sufficient and requires a majority vote for Board approval. -JAK.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the attached
Resolution formally declaring its intent to not increase the Tourist Development Tax.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Executive Summary — February 12, 2013 regular meeting - Item 10 -J
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.10.F.
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approves a
Resolution formally declaring its intent to not increase the Tourist Development Tax.
(Commissioner Hiller)
Meeting Date: 2/26/2013
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
2/20/2013 10:54:21 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
Name: BrockMaryJo
2/20/2013 10:54:22 AM
Approved By
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 2/20/2013 11:21:24 AM
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, FORMALLY DECLARING ITS INTENT
TO NOT INCREASE THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX.
WHEREAS, Section 125.0104, Florida Statutes, provides for the levy of a local option
tourist development tax by any county; and
WHEREAS, on August 18, 1992, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted
Ordinance No. 92 -60, which levied and imposed a 2% tourist and development tax throughout
Collier County for the purposes permitted in Section 125.0104, Florida Statutes, as amended; and
WHEREAS, through adoption of Ordinance No. 95 -56 and Ordinance No. 2005 -43, the
Board levied an additional.) and 4th percent tourist development tax; and
WHEREAS, by way of subsequent amendments to Ordinance No. 92 -60, as amended,
the Board reallocated certain tourist development tax revenues for use in tourism destination
marketing and promotion; and
WHEREAS, the Board believes that any increase in the tourist development tax during
this time of economic hardship would be contrary to its desire to promote and encourage
economic development in Collier County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board formally declares
its intent to not increase the Tourist Development Tax.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second and majority vote on this the
26th day of February, 2013.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk
GEORGIA A. HILLER, ESQ.
CHAIRWOMAN
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2/26/2013 10.F.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners direct the County Attorney to
draft a resolution stating that it is not the Board's current intent to raise the Tourist
Development Tax; to be' presented for Board approval at the February 26, 2013 public
meeting. Raising takes on the Tourism Industry during this time of financial hardship goes
against the county's desire to promote and encourage economic development. For this
reason, it is imperative that the Board of County Commissioners formally declare its intent
to not raise taxes at this time.
OBJECTIVE: That the Board of County Commissioners direct the County Attorney to draft a
resolution stating that it is not the Board's current intent to raise the Tourist Development Tax; to
be presented for Board approval at the February 26, 2013 public meeting. Raising taxes on the
Tourism Industry during this time of financial hardship goes against the county's desire to
promote and encourage economic development. For this reason, it is imperative that the Board
of County Commissioners formally declare its intent to not raise taxes at this time.
CONSIDERATIONS: It has been wrongly rumored that the Board of County Commissioners
intends to raise the Tourist Development Tax. The Board has expressed no intent to raise the
tax. The adverse economic impact on the Tourism Industry would be material. Raising any
taxes during these hard financial times goes contrary to sound public policy. So as to assuage
concerns that the industry might have, it behooves the Board of County Commissioners to
formally declare by way of resolution that it is not the Board's intent to raise the Tourist
Development Tax at this time. There are adequate funds available to renourish the county's
beaches to the extent needed.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no
legal issues, and requires majority support for approval. -JAK.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners direct the County Attorney
to draft a resolution stating that it is not the Board's current intent to raise the Tourist
Development Tax; to be presented for Board approval at the February 26, 2013 public meeting.
Raising taxes on the Tourism Industry during this time of financial hardship goes against the
county's desire to promote and encourage economic development. For this reason, it is
imperative that the Board of County Commissioners formally declare its intent to not raise taxes
at this time.
PREPARED BY: Commissioner Georgia Hiller, Chair
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