Agenda 04/23/2024 Item #16K 5 (Resolution - Appointing two members to the Touist Development Council)04/23/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board appoint two members to the Tourist Development Council, make the
appointment of Councilman Bill Kramer effective as of April 3, 2024, and authorize the Chair to execute the
attached Resolution confirming the appointment.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint two members to the Tourist Development Council, one representative for the City of
Marco Island and one for the City of Naples.
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.
Two elected municipal official seats expired on April 21, 2024, and notices were sent to the municipalities for
recommendations. On April 3, 2024, Councilman Bill Kramer was selected by the City of Naples to replace Beth
Petrunoff. Councilman Bill Kramer appeared at the TDC meeting of April 16, 2024, and voted. Appointing him
effective with the City’s appointment of April 3rd is intended to cure any unlikely objection.
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Bill Kramer City of Naples 4 Yes None
Jared Grifoni* City of Marco Island 1 Yes Tourist Development
Council (2020-present)
*reapplying
ATTENDANCE: During the past two years, Councilman Grifoni has missed 1 meeting. The attendance records for
Mr. Grifoni are included in the backup of this item.
CITY RECOMMENDATIONS: Attached are the City Council recommendations to appoint Bill Kramer,
representing the City of Naples, and reappoint Jared Grifoni representing the City of Marco Island.
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 appoint two members to the Tourist
Development Council, make the appointment of Councilman Bill Kramer effective as of April 3, 2024, and
authorize the Chair to execute the attached Resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: April 23, 2024
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. TDC Backup Documents 4.23.24 (PDF)
2. TDC Membership List 4.23.24 (PDF)
3. TDC Resolution (PDF)
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04/23/2024
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.5
Doc ID: 28527
Item Summary: Recommendation to appoint two members to the Tourist Development Council.
Meeting Date: 04/23/2024
Prepared by:
Title: – County Attorney's Office
Name: Madison Bird
04/09/2024 8:53 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
04/09/2024 8:53 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Jennifer Leslie Other Reviewer Completed 04/16/2024 1:13 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Other Reviewer Completed 04/16/2024 2:58 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 04/16/2024 3:18 PM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson OMB Reviewer Completed 04/17/2024 7:19 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 04/17/2024 9:06 AM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 04/17/2024 10:04 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 04/23/2024 9:00 AM
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Tourist Development Council
01/09/24 01/01/25 1 Year
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
BCC
District:
Category:
Commissioner Rick LoCastro
Naples, FL 34112
E-Mail:
04/12/22 04/21/24 2 Years
735 8th Street South
elected official - City of Naples
4District:
Category:
Ms. Beth Petrunoff
Naples, FL 34102
E-Mail:bpetrunoff@naplesgov.com
12/8/20 04/21/24 3.5 Years
1976 San Marco Rd.
elected official - Marco Island
1District:
Category:
Mr. Jared Grifoni
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 315-2089
E-Mail:jgrifoni@marcocitycouncil.com
06/11/19 04/21/20
04/28/20 04/21/24
10 mos.
14907 Tybee Island Drive
Owner/Operator - hotel
3
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Amanda Cox
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 293-8501
(239) 642-2607
E-Mail:amanda.cox@marriott.com
07/26/05 04/21/07
04/11/23 04/21/27
2 Years
15515 Cedarwood Lane, #102
Owner/Operator - hotel
2
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Clark Wakefield Hill
Naples, FL 34110
(239) 398-5975
(239) 430-4900
E-Mail:chill@cooperhotels.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Tourist Development Council
08/08/23 04/21/27 4 Years
PO Box 328
City of Everglades
5District:
Category:
Mr. Michael McComas
Everglades City, FL 34139
(239) 340-0662
E-Mail:mmccomas@cityofeverglades.org
04/22/16 04/21/20
04/28/20 04/21/24
4 Years
6842 Lantana Bridge Rd., #202
Non-Owner/Operator
4
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Nancy H. Kerns
Naples, FL 34109
(230) 821-5208
(239) 434-8505
E-Mail:nancyhkerns@gmail.com
04/13/10 04/21/14
04/12/22 04/21/26
4 Years
6001 Lake Trafford Road
Owner/Operator - marina
5
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Edward "Ski" Olesky
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-2401
(239) 289-8449
E-Mail:skiolesky@hotmail.com
04/13/10 04/21/14
04/12/22 04/21/26
4 Years
371 Eleventh Avenue South
Non-Owner/Operator
4
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Susan M. Becker
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 261-7708
(239) 293-8933
E-Mail:smmsbecker@gmail.com
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Packet Pg. 1591 Attachment: TDC Membership List 4.23.24 (28527 : Appoint two members to the Tourist Development Council)
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Tourist Development Council
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.jenn
cc: John Melleky; Sandra Rios
Jennifer Leslie: 252-5708Staff:
125.0104FL STAT:
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Packet Pg. 1592 Attachment: TDC Membership List 4.23.24 (28527 : Appoint two members to the Tourist Development Council)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING BILL KRAMER AND
REAPPOINTING JARED GRIFONI 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 are two vacant seats on the TDC, for elected municipal officials; and
WHEREAS, the Board previously provided public notice soliciting applications from
interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Naples and the City of Marco Island have provided the Board with
recommendations for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that BILL KRAMER, representative
of City of Naples, is hereby appointed to the Tourist Development Council with an effective date
as of April 3, 2024, to a term expiring on April 21, 2028, and JARED GRIFONI, representative
of the City of Marco Island is hereby reappointed to the Tourist Development Council, to a term
expiring on April 21, 2028.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote this 23rd day of April, 2024.
ATTEST:
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
, Deputy Clerk
By:
Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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Packet Pg. 1593 Attachment: TDC Resolution (28527 : Appoint two members to the Tourist Development Council)