Agenda 05/14/2024 Item #16K 8 (Resolution - Appointing two members to the TDC)05/14/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to appoint two members to the Tourist Development Council.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint two members to the Tourist Development Council.
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.
This committee has two current vacancies. The vacancies were advertised and applications were received from the
following:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Laura Radler Non-Owner/Operator 2 Yes None
Nancy Kerns* Owner/Operator 2 Yes Tourist Development
Council (2016-present)
Susan Sonnenschein Non-Owner/Operator 2 Yes None
Yosie Crespo Non-Owner/Operator 2 Yes None
Peter Berry Non-Owner/Operator 2 Yes None
Steve Ruggieri Non-Owner/Operator 4 Yes None
Jane Margulies Non-Owner/Operator 1 Yes None
Kevin Donahue Owner/Operator N/A Resident
of Lee
County
None
*reapplying
ATTENDANCE: During the past two years, Nancy Kerns has had perfect attendance. The attendance records for
Ms. Kerns are included in the backup of this item.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its meeting on April 16, 2024, the committee considered the above
applications and voted unanimously to recommend that Laura Radler be appointed, as a non-owner operator, and
Nancy Kerns, as an owner/operator, be reappointed to the committee each to four years terms expiring April 21,
2028. The recommendation email is included in the backup.
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 Laura Radler and reappoints Nancy
Kerns to the Tourist Development Council, each to a term of four years expiring on April 21, 2028, and authorizes
the Chair to execute the attached resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: May 14, 2024
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1. TDC Backup 5.14.24 (PDF)
2. TDC Membership List 5.14.24 (PDF)
3. TDC Resolution 5.14.24 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.8
Doc ID: 28709
Item Summary: Recommendation to appoint two members to the Tourist Development Council.
Meeting Date: 05/14/2024
Prepared by:
Title: – County Attorney's Office
Name: Madison Bird
04/24/2024 3:40 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
04/24/2024 3:40 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Other Reviewer Completed 04/25/2024 12:52 PM
Tourism Jennifer Leslie Other Reviewer Completed 04/29/2024 12:46 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 04/29/2024 1:09 PM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson OMB Reviewer Completed 04/29/2024 1:40 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 04/29/2024 2:52 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 04/29/2024 4:23 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 05/14/2024 9:00 AM
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2 YEAR ATTENDANCE RECORD - TDC RE-APPOINTEES
TDC MTG DATES NANCY KERNS
Jan. 24, 2022 attend
Feb. 28, 2022 attend
Mar. 28, 2022 attend
Apr. 25, 2022 attend
May. 24, 2022 attend
Jun. 27, 2022 attend
Jul. 25, 2022 attend
Aug. 2022 no mtg
Sept. 26, 2022 attend
Oct. 24, 2022 attend
Nov. 28, 2022 attend
Dec. 2022 no mtg
Jan. 23, 2023 attend
Feb. 27, 2023 attend
Mar. 20, 2023 attend
Apr. 17, 2023 attend
May 15, 2023 attend
June 19, 2023 attend
July 17, 2023 attend
Aug. 21, 2023 attend
Sept. 18, 2023 attend
Oct. 16, 2023 attend
Nov. 20, 2023 attend
Dec. 18, 2023 attend
Jan. 16, 2024 attend
completed 2/6/2024
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Madison Bird, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: March 13, 2024
APPLICANT:
Kevin Donahue
19832 Beechcrest Place
Estero, FL 33928
APPLYING FOR: Tourist Development Council
There are 4 seats expiring in April on the above referenced advisory committee. The pending vacancies
were advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an application
for consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn:
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Resident of Lee County
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Jennifer Leslie
Commission District: NI A
cc: John Melleky; Sandra Rios
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
__ The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
__ The committee's recommendation for appointment or non-appointment.
__ The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
__ If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years.
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Madison Bird
_x_ This applicant is not recommended for appointment. -OR-
--This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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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:
04/03/24 04/21/28 4 Years
735 8th Street South
elected official - City of Naples
4District:
Category:
Mr. Bill Kramer
Naples, FL 34102
E-Mail:wkramer@naplesgov.com
12/8/20 04/21/24
4/23/24 4/21/28
4 Years
1976 San Marco Rd.
elected official - Marco Island
1
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Jared Grifoni
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 315-2089
E-Mail:jgrifoni@marcocitycouncil.com
4/21/28
Owner/Operator - hotel
3District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL 34119
E-Mail:
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
4/21/28 4 Years
Non-Owner/Operator
4District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
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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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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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING LAURA RADLER AND
REAPPOINTING NANCY KERNS 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 citizen seats on the TDC; and
WHEREAS, the Board previously provided public notice soliciting applications from
interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has provided the Board with its
recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that LAURA RADLER, as a Non-
owner/Operator, and NANCY KERNS, as an Owner/Operator is hereby appointed to the Tourist
Development Council, to terms expiring on April 21, 2028.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote this 14th day of May, 2024.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________
, Deputy Clerk Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
_______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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