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RESOLUTION NO. 2003.~
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CREATING THE COLLIER
COUNTY REVENUE COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2002, the Board of County Commissioners discussed creating
an ad hoc advisory body, the Collier County Revenue Commission, to explore alternative
revenue sources for meeting the County's numerous and varied needs; and
WHEREAS, finding alternative revenue sources for the County serves a valid public
purpose; and
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55 sets forth the requirements for creating
advisory bodies, to include ad hoc advisory committees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
Pursuant to the provisions of Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55, as it may be amended
from time to time, or any successor ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners hereby
creates the Collier County Revenue Commission (Commission) as an ad-hoc advisory
committee. The Commission will expire eighteen (18) months after its first meeting immediately
subsequent to appointment of members, unless terminated earlier by the Board of County
Commissioners.
The Commission shall initially consist of nineteen (19) members. Each of the following
organizations shall nominate one representative to serve on the Revenue Commission:
1. Airport Authority
2. Black Affairs Advisory Board
3. City of Everglades
4. City of Marco Island
5. City of Naples
6. Collier Building Industry Association
7. Conservancy of Southwest Florida
8. East Naples Civic Association
9. Economic Development Council
10. Golden Gate Civic Association
11. Golden Gate Estates Association
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12. Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
13. Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
14. Immokalee Civic Association
15. Naples Area HotellMotel Association
16. Naples Better Government Committee
17. Productivity Committee
18. Property Owners Association of North Collier County
19. United Arts Council
The Board of County Commissioners may freely add to or remove an entity from the above-
mentioned list by resolution.
Each member shall serve for the full duration of the Revenue Commission, unless removed
by the Board of County Commissioners. It shall be the responsibility of the originating board,
committee, councilor association to maintain its representation on the Revenue Commission for
the duration of the Commission. Any member of the Commission may be removed from office
with or without cause by a majority vote by the Board of County Commissioners. If any member
of the Commission is absent from two (2) or more consecutive meetings without a satisfactory
excuse, such member's position may be declared vacant by the Board of County Commissioners
as prescribed by Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55.
Members of the Commission shall elect by majority vote a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson
and a Secretary. The presence of a majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum.
The Commission may adopt rules and procedures for the transaction of business and shall keep
records of meetings. findings and determinations.
The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
The functions, powers and duties of the Commission shall be to:
A. Identify the infrastructure requirements, governmental service and community needs of
Collier County;
B. Explore both private and public revenue sources to meet these needs; and
C. Submit written findings and recommendations annually to the Board of County
Commissioners.
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This Commission is purely advisory and serves at the sole discretion of the Board of County
Commissioners. All meetings shall be open to the public and shall be governed by the Florida
Government in the Sunshine Law.
The Revenue Commission shall have the authority to make any necessary and reasonable
requests of staff through the County Manager's Office,
This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of County
Commissioners
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this ~ day of Ml.rcl\ ,2003.
ATTEST: ,
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Approved as to form and legal
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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TOM HENNING, Chairman
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Ramiro Mafialich
Chief Assistant County Attorney
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