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MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL MEETING
Naples, Florida, May 30, 2019
LET IT BE REMEMBERED the Collier County Tourist Development Council in and for
the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM in a
SPECIAL SESSION in Building “F” of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida
with the Following members present:
Chairman: Commissioner Andy Solis
Vice Chairman: Clark Hill
Victor Rios
Susan Becker
Kathleen Brock
Ed (Ski) Olesky
Dan Sullivan
Michelle McLeod
Nancy Kerns
ALSO PRESENT: Jack Wert, Tourism Director
Gary McAlpin, Manager, Coastal Zone Management
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney
Kelly Green, Tourist Development Tax Coordinator
Barry Williams, Director, Parks and Recreation
James Hanrahan, Interim Sports Development Manager
COLLIER COUNTY
Tourist Development Council
AGENDA
May 30, 2019
9:00 AM
Board of County Commission Chambers
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, FL 34112
Commissioner Andy Solis, Chair
Clark Hill, Vice-Chair
Susan Becker
Dan Sullivan
Nancy Kerns
Kathleen Brock
Edward (Ski) Olesky
Councilor Victor Rios
Councilwoman Michelle McLeod
All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their objections, if
any, in writing, to the Council prior to the meeting if applicable. For more information, please
contact Jack Wert at (239) 252-2402. If you are a person with a disability who needs any
accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department
located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380. Public
comments will be limited to 3 minutes unless the Chairman grants permission for additional time.
Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying
activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners before the
Board of County Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk to the Board at the
Board Minutes and Records Department.
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Agenda and Minutes
A. Changes and Approval of Today's Agenda
B. Approval of prior TDC Meeting Minutes
1. April 22, 2019 TDC Meeting Minutes
5. Presentations
6. Consent Agenda - All Matters listed under this agenda item are considered to be routine and action
will be taken by one motion without separate discussion of each item. If discussion is desired by a
member of the Council, that item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately under New Business or Old Business.
A. Coastal Zone Management
B. Beach Park Facilities
C. Tourism Division
7. New Business
A. Recommendation to approve the staff recommended Tourist Development Council Grant
application requests from the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island and Collier County
for FY-2019-2020 in the amount of $9,880,300; budget these expenditures; and make a
finding that these expenditures will promote tourism.
B. Recommendation to approve the 10-Year Capital Planning document for Fund 195-Beach
Renourishment and Pass Maintenance and Fund 185 Program Management and
Administration, and make a finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
C. Recommendation to approve a proposal from Humiston & Moore Engineers for South
Marco Beach Re-Nourishment Project under Contract No. 13-6164 for a not to exceed
amount of $118,642 and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
D. Recommendation to approve a proposal from Humiston & Moore Engineers to provide
Professional Engineering Services for Wiggins Pass Interim Dredging under Contract No.
15-6382 for a not to exceed amount of $46,978, approve necessary Budget Amendment and
make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
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E. Recommendation to approve a work order with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure,
Inc. to provide professional engineering services for Clam Pass Park Renourishment under
Contract No.15-6382 for time and material not to exceed $45,498.50 and make a finding
that this item promotes tourism.
F. Recommendation to approve a work order with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure,
Inc. to provide professional engineering services for North Park Shore Beach
Renourishment under Contract No.15-6382 for time and material not to exceed $27,894.80,
and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
G. Recommendation to approve a work order with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure,
Inc. to provide professional engineering services for Park Shore Beach Renourishment
under Contract No. 15-6382 for time and material not to exceed $27,894.80 and make a
finding that this item promotes tourism.
H. Recommendation to approve a work order with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure,
Inc. to provide professional engineering services for 2020-2021 Local Government Funding
Request under Contract No.15-6382 for time and material not to exceed $19,896 and make
a finding that this item promotes tourism.
I. Recommendation to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 17-7097 with APTIM
Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC for additional time and professional services as
required for the Collier Creek Modeling Study, and make a finding that this item promotes
tourism.
J. Recommendation to approve the proposal by CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. to continue the
required post-construction hardbottom monitoring for the Collier County Beach
Nourishment Project in summer 2019 with CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. for Time and Material
not to exceed $94,578.90 under the already approved and executed Contract No. 17-7188
and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
K. Recommendation to approve funding for a truck haul beach renourishment project for the
Clam Pass, North Park Shore and Park Shore Beach segments anticipated to begin in the
Fall 2019 (approximately November 1, 2019) for a not to exceed project expenditure of
$5,500,000 (excluding Professional Engineering services) and make a finding that this item
promotes tourism.
L. Recommendation to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 19-7512 with Earth Tech
Enterprises, Inc. for an additional $6,000 required to repair Terminal Groin damages
caused by Hurricane Irma and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
M. Progress Update on USACE Feasibility Study Update
N. Review the preliminary results of the 2019 Annual Beach Monitoring Report and Staff’s
Recommendations.
O. Recommendation to approve one (1) Collier County Tourist Development Council Category
“A” Grant Application for Beach Park Facilities for Fiscal Year 2020 in the total amount of
$185,000, approve necessary budget amendment, and to make the finding that the project
promotes tourism.
P. Recommendation to approve the FY 20 Proposed Tourism Division budget and make a
finding that this action promotes tourism.
Q. Tourist Development Council (TDC) Appointment Review
R. Recommend approval of a date change for Tourist Development Tax Promotion funding to
support the upcoming American Junior Golf Association Junior Championship to July 21-
25, 2019 for up to $10,000.00 and make a finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
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8. Old Business
A. FBU Viewership Report
9. Council Member Discussion
10. Marketing Partner Reports
A. Marketing Partner Reports
11. Tourism Staff Reports
A. Tourism Staff Reports
12. Detailed Staff Reports
A. Detailed Staff Reports
13. Next Scheduled Meeting
A. Next Meeting Date - June 24, 2019
14. Adjournment
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Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the video recording
from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Department or view online.
1. Call to Order – Commissioner Solis
Commissioner Solis called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call
A quorum was established.
4. Agenda and Minutes
A. Changes and Approval of Today’s Agenda
Mr. Rios moved to approve the Agenda subject to the following changes:
Item 7.Q – to be heard first under New Business
Item 8.A – addition of a PowerPoint presentation
Item 13 – Consideration of Changing the Date of the July meeting to 7/29/19
Item 7.M and N – Postpone until the next meeting.
Item 7.S – July meeting schedule
Second by Ms. Becker. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
B. Approval of prior TDC Meeting Minutes
1. Regular Meeting April 22, 2018
Ms. Becker moved to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2019 meeting subject to:
Changing the motion under Item 7.D from “Carried unanimously 8 “yes” – 1 ‘no.” to
“Motion carried 8 “yes” – 1 “no.”
Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
5. Presentations/Public Comment - (3 minutes each)
None
6. Consent Agenda
All matters listed under this agenda item are considered to be routine and action will be taken by one
motion without separate discussion of each item. If discussion is desired by a member of the Council,
that item(s) will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered separately under New Business or
Old Business.
A. Coastal Zone Management
None
Beach Park Facilities
None
B. Tourism Division
None
7. New Business
Q. Tourist Development Council (TDC) Appointment Review (this item was heard first)
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Mr. Wert presented the Executive Summary for consideration noting 3 individuals have applied to
fill the seat to be vacated by Mr. Sullivan.
Speakers
Amanda Cox spoke on her desire to serve on the Council.
Mary Shea spoke on her desire to serve on the Council.
Laura Puckett spoke on her desire to serve on the Council.
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Amanda Cox to the
Tourist Development Council. Second by Mr. Hill. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
A. Recommendation to approve the staff recommended Tourist Development Council Grant
application requests from the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island and Collier County for
FY2019-2020 in the amount of $9,710,300; budget these expenditures; approve agreement; and
make a finding that these expenditures will promote tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary and the Council reviewed the following requests:
Beach Renourishment Projects
Park Shore Beach Engineering, NTP & Renourishment #90067 $2,500,000
Clam Pass Beach Engineering, NTP & Renourishment #90069 $3,000,000
Marco Island South, NTP & Renourishment #90071 $1,450,000
USACE Feasibility Study Technical Support #80366 $ 150,000
Total $7,100,000
Mr. Hill moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the Tourist
Development Council Grant application requests for the above referenced beach renourishment
projects in the amount of $7,100,000; budget these expenditures; approve agreement; and finds
the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
Inlet Projects
Wiggins Pass Monitoring/Dredging #80288 $150,000
Doctors Pass Monitoring/Dredging #90549 $ 25,000
Clam Pass Dredging (Pelican Bay) #88032 $289,400
Total $464,400
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Tourist
Development Grant application for Inlet Projects in the amount of $464,400, and finds the
expenditures promote tourism. Second by Ms. McLeod. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
Regulatory
Beach Tilling – Collier County #80171 $ 30,000
Biological Monitoring Nearshore Hardbottom #90033 $185,000
Shorebird Monitoring #90297 $ 25,000
Physical Beach and Pass Monitoring #90536 $170,000
Sea Turtle Protection Program #09999 $170,000
Total $580,000
(Physical Beach and Pass Monitoring include; Vanderbilt, Clam Pass Beach, Park Shore, Naples
and Marco South Beaches along with Wiggins, Doctors, Collier Creek and Caxambas Pass)
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Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Tourist
Development Grant application for Regulatory in the amount of $580,000.00, and finds the
expenditure promotes tourism. Second by Ms. Kerns. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
Beach Maintenance
Beach Maintenance – City of Naples #90527 $191,000
Beach Maintenance – Collier County/Marco Island #90533 $200,000
Vegetation Repairs/Exotic Removal – County Wide #90044 $25,000
Total $416,000
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Tourist
Development Grant application for Beach Maintenance in the amount of $416,000.00, and finds
the expenditure promotes tourism. Second by Ms. Kerns. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
Structures
Naples Pier Rebuild $135,000
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Tourist
Development Grant application for Structures in the amount of $135,000, and finds the
expenditures promote tourism. Second by Ms. McLeod. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
Administration
195 Administration Costs #90020 $ 75,000
185 Project Management and Administration #99195 $882,400
Tax Collector Fee’s (2.5%) #99195 $227,500
Total $1,184,900
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a Tourist
Development Grant application for Administration in the amount of $1,184,900.00, and finds the
expenditure promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Hill. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
Mr. Rios thanked Mr. McAlpin for his recent efforts during the Marco Island beach re-grading
project.
B. Recommendation to approve the 10-Year Capital Planning document for Fund 195-Beach
Renourishment and Pass Maintenance and Fund 185 Program Management and
Administration and make a finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary noting that the document is for planning purposes
over the next 10 years, with the mid-term goal of building up sufficient funds (estimated at $30M) to
implement any recommendations from the US Army Corps of Engineers plan being developed for
the County. The County has sufficient funds on hand at this point in time ($38M), to address a
catastrophic event such as damage caused by a major storm.
Mr. Hill moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the 10-Year Capital
Planning document for Fund 195-Beach Renourishment and Pass Maintenance and Fund 185
Program Management and Administration and finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Ms.
Becker. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
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C. Recommendation to approve a proposal from Humiston & Moore Engineers for South Marco
Beach Re-Nourishment Project under Contract No. 13-6164 authorize the Chairman to
execute the work order for a not to exceed amount of $118,642 and make a finding that this
expenditure promotes tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary noting that the work involves engineering
consulting for the design, permitting and construction aspects of the project.
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a proposal from
Humiston & Moore Engineers for South Marco Beach Re-Nourishment Project under Contract
No. 13-6164 authorize the Chairman to execute the work order for a not to exceed amount of
$118,642 and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism and finds the item promotes
tourism. Second by Mr. Hill. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
D. Recommendation to approve a proposal from Humiston & Moore Engineers to provide
Professional Engineering Services for Wiggins Pass Interim Dredging under Contract No. 15-
6382 approve necessary Budget Amendment, authorize the Chairman to execute the work
order for a not to exceed amount of $46,978 and make a finding that this expenditure promotes
tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary noting that the work involves engineering
consulting for the design, permitting and construction aspects of the project.
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a proposal from
Humiston & Moore Engineers to provide Professional Engineering Services for Wiggins Pass
Interim Dredging under Contract No. 15-6382 approve necessary Budget Amendment, authorize
the Chairman to execute the work order for a not to exceed amount of $46,978.00 and finds the
item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Sullivan. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
E. Recommendation to approve a work order with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
to provide professional engineering services for Clam Pass Park Renourishment under
Contract No. 15-6382 for time and material not to exceed $45,498.50 authorize the Chairman
to execute the work order, and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary noting that the work involves engineering
consulting for the design, permitting and construction aspects of the project.
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a work order with
APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for
Clam Pass Park Renourishment under Contract No. 15-6382 for time and material not to exceed
$45,498.50 authorize the Chairman to execute the work order, and finds the item promotes
tourism. Second by Ms. McLeod. Carried unanimously 9– 0.
F. Recommendation to approve a work order with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
to provide professional engineering services for North Park Shore Beach Renourishment
under Contract No. 15-6382 for time and material not to exceed $27,894.80 authorize the
Chairman to execute the work order, and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary noting that the work involves engineering
consulting for the design, permitting and construction aspects of the project.
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a work order with
APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for
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North Park Shore Beach Renourishment under Contract No. 15-6382 for time and material not to
exceed $27,894.80 authorize the Chairman to execute the work order, and finds the item promotes
tourism. Second by Ms. Kerns. Carried unanimously 9– 0.
G. Recommendation to approve a work order with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
to provide professional engineering services for Park Shore Beach Renourishment under
Contract No. 15-6382 for time and material not to exceed $27,894.80 authorize the Chairman
to execute the work order, and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary noting that the work involves engineering
consulting for the design, permitting and construction aspects of the project.
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a work order with
APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for
Park Shore Beach Renourishment under Contract No. 15-6382 for time and material not to
exceed $27,894.80 authorize the Chairman to execute the work order, and finds the item promotes
tourism. Second by Ms. Becker. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
H. Recommendation to approve a work order with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
to provide professional engineering services for 2020-2021 Local Government Funding
Request under Contract No. 15-6382 for time and material not to exceed $19,896 authorize the
Chairman to execute the work order, and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary noting that the work involves the consultant’s
assistance in preparing the applications for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP) grant program for cost sharing of funds expended in beach projects.
Mr. Hill moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a work order with
APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for
2020-2021 Local Government Funding Request under Contract No. 15-6382 for time and
material not to exceed $19,896.00 authorize the Chairman to execute the work order, and finds
the item promotes tourism. Second by Ms. McLeod. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
I. Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 1 to
Contract No. 17-7097 with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC for additional time
and professional services as required for the Collier Creek Modeling Study, and make a
finding that this item promotes tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary noting that the additional work is to address a
request by FDEP during the permitting process to conduct additional modeling to determine there
will be no “net sand loss” on State lands if the project is implemented.
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 17-7097 with APTIM Environmental &
Infrastructure, LLC for additional time and professional services as required for the Collier Creek
Modeling Study and finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Ms. Becker. Carried
unanimously 9 – 0.
J. Recommendation to authorize the Chairman to approve the proposal by CSA Ocean Sciences,
Inc. to continue the required post-construction hardbottom monitoring for the Collier County
Beach Nourishment Project in summer 2019 and authorize the Chairman to execute a Work
Order with CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. for Time and Material not to exceed $94,578.90, under
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the already approved and executed Contract No. 17-7188 and make a finding that this item
promotes tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary.
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chairman to
approve the proposal by CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. to continue the required post-construction
hardbottom monitoring for the Collier County Beach Nourishment Project in summer 2019 and
authorize the Chairman to execute a Work Order with CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. for Time and
Material not to exceed $94,578.90 under the already approved and executed Contract No. 17-
7188, and finds the item promotes tourism. Second by Ms. Kerns. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
K. Recommendation to approve funding for a truck haul beach renourishment project for the
Clam Pass, North Park Shore and Park Shore Beach segments anticipated to begin in the Fall
2019 (approximately November 1, 2019) for a not to exceed project expenditure of $5,500,000
(excluding Professional Engineering services) and make a finding that this item promotes
tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary noting that the work is a standard activity to ensure
the beaches are maintained at an acceptable standard within the approved renourishment template.
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve funding for a truck
haul beach renourishment project for the Clam Pass, North Park Shore and Park Shore Beach
segments anticipated to begin in the Fall 2019 (approximately November 1, 2019) for a not to
exceed project expenditure of $5,500,000 (excluding Professional Engineering services) and finds
the item promotes tourism. Second by Mr. Sullivan. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
L. Recommendation to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 19-7512 with Earth Tech
Enterprises, Inc. for an additional $6,000 required to repair Terminal Groin damages caused
by Hurricane Irma and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
Mr. McAlpin presented the Executive Summary.
Mr. Rios moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve Change Order No. 1
to Contract No. 19-7512 with Earth Tech Enterprises, Inc. for an additional $6,000.00 required to
repair Terminal Groin damages caused by Hurricane Irma and finds this item promotes tourism.
Second by Mr. Sullivan. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
M. Progress update on USACE Feasibility Study Update
Postponed
N. Review the preliminary results of the 2019 Annual Beach Monitoring Report and Staff’s
Recommendations
Postponed
O. Recommendation to approve one (1) Collier County Tourist Development Council Category
“A” Grant Application for Beach Park Facilities for Fiscal Year 2020 in the total amount of
$185,000, approve necessary budget amendment and to make a finding that the project
promotes tourism.
Mr. Williams presented the Executive Summary noting that the proposal is to replace 7 existing pay
stations and adding devices to 3 new locations. The existing equipment is 10 years old and new
technology will help reduce ongoing maintenance costs and capture additional revenue “after hours.”
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Mr. Olesky moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve one (1) Collier
County Tourist Development Council Category “A” Grant Application for Beach Park Facilities
for Fiscal Year 2020 in the total amount of $185,000.00, approve necessary budget amendment
and to make a finding the project promotes tourism. Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
The Council requested Mr. Williams provide the Members with any available data on parking
revenue at the various sites for information purposes.
P. Recommendation to approve the FY 20 Proposed Tourism Division budget and make a finding
that this action promotes tourism.
Mr. Wert presented the Executive Summary noting:
That the budget was prepared using historic data, the advertising media plans, revenue
forecasts, Staff input, etc.
It accounts for grant application funding, advertising expenditures, administration costs,
museum funding, capital projects and the newly named “Sportsplex.”
There is a marginal increase in projections over FY19 (2 percent revenue and 1.4 percent
spending).
During Council discussion, the following was noted:
That the available carry forward will mainly be utilized for paying invoices from the end of
the Fiscal Year coming due in the preceding Fiscal Year.
Staff will provide specific plans for growth, emerging and other markets (i.e. “B-Leisure”),
etc. as they become available.
There is a research component built into the advertising funding.
Although “Visit Florida” was funded by the legislature for an additional year, any losses will
have a negative impact on the co-op funding the County participates in with this entity.
Plans for the Visitor Center at the Depot are still in process, with the intent of redesigning the
lobby providing the Chamber’s tourism related information with the non-tourism component
remaining at the main office of the Chamber.
Ms. Kerns moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the FY 20 Proposed
Tourism Division budget and finds this action promotes tourism. Second by Ms. McLeod.
Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
R. Recommend approval for a date change for the Tourist Development Tax Promotion funding
to support the upcoming American Junior Golf Association Junior Championship to July 21 -
25, 2019 for up to $10,000.00 and make a finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
Mr. Wert and Mr. Hanrahan presented the Executive Summary noting that the funding was
previously approved however there has been a change in the schedule for the event.
Ms. Becker moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a date change for
the Tourist Development Tax Promotion funding to support the upcoming American Junior Golf
Association Junior Championship to July 21, - 25, 2019 for up to $10,000.00 and finds these
expenditures promote tourism. Second by Ms. Kerns. Carried unanimously 9 – 0.
S. July Meeting Schedule
Ms. McLeod moved to reschedule the July Meeting to July 29th. Second by Mr. Hill. Carried
unanimously 9 – 0.
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8. Old Business
A. FBU Viewership Report
Mr. Wert presented the PowerPoint “FBU National Championship Path to Naples 2019” for
informational purposes highlighting:
That the dollar value of media advertising for the County on NBC Sports Network for the
All-American Bowl was $75,000 (3 commercials at $25,000 each).
The general age of the TV audience for the game was 25 - 54 years old with approximately
406,000 viewers.
Staff continues to investigate avenues to the indirect value of the advertising (Arrivalist, etc.).
The organization continues to promote the Naples event heavily on the website and through
social media.
9. Council Member Discussion
Ms. Brock reported that she attended the marketing summit workshop held yesterday.
Mr. Hill reported that there will be a beach cleanup event for Clam Pass Park on June 1st, followed by a
pancake breakfast to celebrate the 100 year Anniversary of the founding of Hilton Hotels.
Commissioner Solis provided an update on the BCC’s review of regulations pertaining to short term
vacation rentals noting that review of the issue continues and Staff at this point have been directed to
enforce any County ordinances pertaining to residential activities such as noise disturbances, parking
issues, trash disposal, etc. Staff is to return to the BCC with options to regulate the activity.
10. Marketing Partner Reports
These reports (Marketing Partner Reports - Research Data Services, Paradise Advertising & Marketing,
Inc., LHG (Lou Hammond Group), Collier County Tourist Tax Collections, Miles Partners - Website
Activity, Digital & Social Media- Paradise Advertising, Book Direct, County Museums) are provided to
TDC members on the digital link above on the County’s website. The Research Data Services report will
be presented on a monthly basis, and the other reports will be presented at TDC meetings on an as
needed basis. TDC members may request a presentation by the Marketing Partner representative or by
Tourism staff at each TDC meeting.
A. Research Data Services – Jack Wert
Klages Research & Research Data Services, Inc. - Research Report
B. Paradise Advertising
Paradise Advertising and Marketing, Inc – Marketing Report
C. Lou Hammond Group - Jonell Modys
“Lou Hammond Group and CVB PR Team Public Relations Report”
D. Collier County Tourist Tax Collections – Jack Wert
“Collier County Tax Collector Tourist Tax Collections”
E. Miles Partners – Website Activity
Phoebe Ray and Melissa Bartalos provided an update on the website activity.
The Council requested Staff consider:
Enhancing the sports links presence on the web site landing page.
Providing occupancy data for the non-branded establishments in the County.
Reviewing data in the Smith Travel Report to provide clarification on the correlation
between the number of visitors and occupancy, length of stays, etc.
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Normalizing the data presented for year over year trends given the number of available
product on the market may change over the established timeline.
F. Digital & Social Media- Paradise Advertising and Zebra Brazil
“Brazil Social Media Marketing”
G. Atilus – Search Engine Optimization
“Digital/Social Media Marketing”
11.Tourism Staff Reports
These activity reports (Tourism Staff Reports - Director, Group Sales, Leisure & Travel Trade Sales,
Special Markets, Sports Marketing, Public Relations & Communications, Film Office, International
Representatives, Visitor Centers) are provided to TDC members on a digital link on the County’s
website and will be presented to the TDC on an as needed basis. TDC members may request a
presentation by Tourism staff members at each TDC meeting.
A. Director
B. Group Sales
C. Leisure and Travel Trade Sales
D. Sports Marketing
E. Public Relations & Communications
F. Film Office
G. International Representatives
H. Visitor Centers
I. County Museums
12. Detailed Staff Reports
A. Detailed Staff Reports
Submitted
13. Next Scheduled Meeting Date/Location – June 24, 2019 – 9:00 a.m.
Collier County Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor,
3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order
of the chair at 12:19 P.M.
COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
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Chairman, Commissioner Andy Solis
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on ________________________________________
as presented ________ or as amended ___________.