Agenda 08/08/2023 Item #16K3 (Resolution: To appoint a member to the Tourist Development Council)16. K.3
08/08/2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to appoint a member to the Tourist Development Council.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint a member to the Tourist Development Council, representing Everglades City.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Tourist Development Council (TDC) is a 9 member council created on March 23,
1992 by Ord. No. 92-18 to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding a proposed
plan of uses for tourist development tax revenues, for the effective operation of the special projects or uses of the
tourist development tax revenues, and to review all expenditures of revenues from the tourist development trust
fund. Membership consists of the immediate past chairman of the BCC, 3 owner/operators, 3 non-owner/operators
and 2 elected municipal officials. Terms are 4 years. A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
Kathy Brock, representing Everglades City, resigned from the TDC on July 25, 2023, and Mayor Howie Grimm has
recommended Councilman Michael McComas to replace her:
APPLICANT
ICATEGORY
I DIST.
I VOTER
I ADVISORY COMM.
Michael McComas
I City of Everglades
15
1 Yes
I None
Attached is a letter or recommendation from Mayor Grimm requesting that Councilman McComas be appointed to
the TDC as the representative for Everglades City.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners appoints Michael McComas to the Tourist
Development Council to fill the remainder of a vacant term expiring on April 21, 2027, and authorizes the Chair to
execute the attached resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: August 8, 2023
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. TDC Backup 8.8.23 (PDF)
2. TDC Membership List 8.8.23 (PDF)
3. TDC Resolution 8.8.23 (PDF)
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16. K.3
08/08/2023
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.3
Doc ID: 26206
Item Summary: Recommendation to appoint a member to the Tourist Development Council.
Meeting Date: 08/08/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant — County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
07/25/2023 3:06 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney — County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
07/25/2023 3:06 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Office of Management and Budget
County Attorney's Office
County Manager's Office
Board of County Commissioners
Wanda Rodriguez Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Skipped 08/02/2023 3:08 PM
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/02/2023 3:11 PM
Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/02/2023 3:44 PM
Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
08/08/2023 9:00 AM
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City of Everglades
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P.O. Box 110, Everglades City, Collier County, Florida 34139
City Hall 102 Copeland Avenue N.
Phone (239) 695-3781 Fax (239) 695-3020
July 29, 2023
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
Commissioners,
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I am writing you to request that the Board of County Commissioners appoint City Councilperson
Michael McComas, resident of Everglades City, to serve on the Tourist Development Council.
I would highly recommend Michael for the position on the Tourist Development Council. He has
proved himself as a valuable member of our community, I believe he will excel in his new
position.
If you need any more information, please feel free to contact me at any time.
Sincerely,
Howie Grimm
Mayor
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Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8400
Application was received on: 7/25/2023 12:12:52 PM.
Name: IMichael McComas Home Phone: 239.340.0662
Home Address: JPO Box 328 (675 S. Copeland Ave. Lot 21)
City: lEverglades Cit Zip Code: 34139
Phone Numbers
Business:
E-Mail Address: mmccomas cit ofever lades.or
Board or Committee: Tourist Development Council
Category: Everglades Cit
Place of Employment: Seaholm Automatic Watches
How long have you lived in Collier County: more than 15
How many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County: I am a year-round resident
Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first degree
(misdemeanor only)? No
Not Indicated
Do you or your employer do business with the County? No
Not Indicated
NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County
Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of organizations
that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they enter into contracts
with the County.
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
recommendations made by this advisory board? No
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Not Indicated
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Ye
Do you currently hold an elected office? Yes
Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? No
Not Indicated
Please list your community activities and positions held:
ICo Founder, Leadership Collier Secretary, Collier Veterans Mentor Group Chairman, Big Cypress
ilderness Insti
Education:
Ohio State Universit
Experience / Background
Past President Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
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Tourist Development Council
Name Work Phone Appt'd Exp. Date Term
Home Phone DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Commissioner William L.
McDaniel
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
E-Mail.
District.
Category: BCC
Ms. Beth Petrunoff 04/12/22
735 8th Street South
Naples, FL 34102
E-Mail: bpetrunoff@naplesgov.com
District. 4
Category: elected official - City of Naples
Mr. Jared Grifoni 12/8/20
1976 San Marco Rd. (239) 315-2089
Marco Island, FL 34145
E-Mail: jgrifoni@marcocitycouncil.com
District. 1
Category: elected official - Marco Island
Ms. Amanda Cox (239) 642-2607 06/11/19
14907 Tybee Island Drive (239) 293-8501 04/28/20
Naples, FL 34119
E-Mail: amanda.cox@marriott.com
District. 3
Category: Owner/Operator - hotel
Mr. Clark Wakefield Hill (239) 430-4900 07/26/05
15515 Cedarwood Lane, #102 (239) 398-5975 04/11/23
Naples, FL 34110
E-Mail: chill@cooperhotels.com
District. 2
Category: Owner/Operator - hotel
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Tourist Development Council
Name Work Phone Appt'd
Exp. Date
Term
Home Phone DateRe-appt
2ndExpDate
2nd Term
Ms. Kathleen Brock 04/09/19
04/21/23
4 Years
406 Storter Ave. N. / PO Box 134(954) 662-7003 04/11/23
04/21/27
4 Years
Everglades City, FL 34139
E-Mail: ecoadgirl@gmail.com
(resigned 7/25/23)
District: 5
Category: City of Everglades-Owner/Operator
Ms. Nancy H. Kerns ( ) 434-8505 04/22/16 04/21/20
6842 Lantana Bridge Rd., #202 (230) 821-5208 04/28/20 04/21/24
Naples, FL 34109
E-Mail: nancyhkems@gmail.com
District: 4
Category: Non-Owner/Operator
Mr. Edward "Ski" Olesky (239) 289-8449 04/13/10 04/21/14
6001 Lake Trafford Road (239) 657-2401 04/12/22 04/21/26
Immokalee, FL 34142
E-Mail: skiolesky@hotmail.com
District: 5
Category: Owner/Operator - marina
Ms. Susan M. Becker (239) 293-8933 04/13/10
371 Eleventh Avenue South (239) 261-7708 04/12/22
Naples, FL 34102
E-Mail: smmsbecker@gmail.com
District: 4
Category: Non-Owner/Operator
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Tourist Development Council
Name Work Phone Appt'd Exp. Date Term
Home Phone DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
The Tourist Development Council is a 9 member council created on March 23, 1992 by Ord. No.
92-18 to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding uses for
tourist development tax revenues, and to review all expenditures of revenues from the tourist
development trust fund. Membership consists of: the Chair or other designated member of the
BCC; 2 elected municipal officials (one each from Naples and Marco Island); 2 owner/operators -
hotel or motel; 1 owner/operator - RV park or other tourist accommodation, or otherwise
qualified; 3 non-owner/operators who are involved in the tourist industry or have demonstrated an
interest in tourist development. Of the 6 non -government members, one shall be appointed upon
recommendation by the governing body of Everglades City. Terms are 4 years.
NOTE: BCC voted on 12/13/22 under item 2C: The outgoing BCC chairman shall become the
Board's TDC member the year following his/her chairmanship.
cc: Paul Beirnes, Tourism Director
FL STAT. 125.0104
Staff. Jennifer Leslie: 252-5708
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RESOLUTION NO.2023 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING MICHAEL MCCOMAS
TO THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 92-18 established the Tourist Development
Council (TDC) to advise the Board of County Commissioners (Board) regarding proposed uses
of tourist development tax revenues, effective operation of the special projects or uses of the
tourist development reviews, and to review all expenditures of revenues from the tourist
development trust fund; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 92-18, as amended, provides that the TDC shall consist of
nine (9) members including the Chairman or designated representative of the Board of County
Commissioners, three (3) municipal representatives, and other individuals involved in the tourist
industry as specified in the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, there is a vacant seat on the TDC, representing Everglades City; and
WHEREAS, the Board previously provided public notice soliciting applications from
interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of Everglades City has provided the Board with his
recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that MICHAEL McCOMAS
(representative of Everglades City) is hereby appointed to the Tourist Development Council, to
fill the remainder of a vacant term expiring on April 21, 2027.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote this day of August, 2023.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
, Deputy Clerk Rick LoCastro, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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