Agenda 12/13/2016 Item #16K 4 16.K.4
12/13/2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to appoint a member to the Tourist Development Council.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint one member 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 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.
On April 21, 2016, the BCC approved the request of the Marco Island City Council that Councilman
Larry Sacher be reappointed to the TDC for a partial term only, until October 31, 2016. This seat for an
elected official from Marco Island is now vacant, and at its regular meeting on November 14, 2016, the
Marco Island City Council recommended the following be appointed to fill the remainder of the vacant
term:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Victor Rios Elected official -Marco 1 Yes Coastal Advisory
Island Committee(2008-2014)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: That Councilman Victor Rios, representing the City of Marco
Island, be appointed to fill the remainder of a vacant term expiring on April 21, 2020. City of Marco
Island Resolution No. 16-88 is included in the backup to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Committee
Recommendation, approves the City of Marco Island recommendation of Councilman Victor Rios, and
directs the County Attorney to prepare a resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: December 13,2016
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. TDC Backup 12 13 16 (PDF)
2. TDC Membership List 12 13 16 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.4
Item Summary: Recommendation to appoint a member to the Tourist Development Council.
Meeting Date: 12/13/2016
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Office Administrator—County Attorney's Office
Name: Debbie Allen
11/22/2016 9:14 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney—County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
11/22/2016 9:14 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Tim Durham Additional Reviewer Completed 11/22/2016 9:23 AM
Tourism Jack Wert Additional Reviewer Completed 11/22/2016 3:11 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/22/2016 4:33 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 11/23/2016 2:42 PM
County Attorneys Office Jeffrey A.Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorneys Office Review Completed 11/23/2016 3:07 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/28/2016 9:04 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 12/13/2016 9:00 AM
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RESOLUTION 16-88
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF _
MARCO ISLAND, FLORIDA, APPOINTING COUNCILOR
VICTOR RIOS TO THE COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST a
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WHEREAS, the Collier County Tourist Development Council (TDC) makes o
recommendations to the Collier County Board of Commissioners for the effective
operation of special projects and the use of tourist development tax revenues;
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WHEREAS, the nine member council consists of three elected officials
from the Board of County Commissioners, the City of Napes, the City of Marco 0
Island, and four tourism industry owner/operators.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Marco Island, Florida that: its
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Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein. 0
Section 2. The Marco Island City Council approves the appointment of °^
Councilor Victor Rios to the TDC for the unexpired term ending
April 21, 2020.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed in open and regular session of the City Council of the City of Marco re
Island, Florida, this 14th day of November, 2016.
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COUNCILOR VICTOR RIOS
Term: November 2014 - November 2018
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I have degrees in Engineering and a Master in Business. While I have worked from an early age, my last E
3o years of my career I worked in the Aerospace industry, designing sophisticated systems for civilian
((FAA) and military applications (multiple US agencies and foreign customers). I was Director of e
Software Engineering,then VP of Engineering(management responsibilities for about 1000
engineering organization), and the President of a division of a large American company. I have travelled
to about 83 countries and appreciate and have respect and appreciation for different cultures, religions
and ethnicities.
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I have a very strong Management and Financial background.The company I ran was in difficulty when I
was promoted to head it, and I successfully turned it around and it became profitable within the first
year of my taking it over and continued profitability until I was then promoted to corporate
headquarters to head all worldwide Computer systems as VP and CIO.
While I was working I continued my dedication and commitment to the community.The last 12 years of
my career were in California, and it was there where in late 1993 I met with then Los Angeles Mayor
Richard Riordan and developed a program to train public school children in computers and even
donating personal computers to those students who completed the course(we had i00% success rate)
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For my dedication to Community Service, I received several awards from LA Mayor Richard Riordan,
The LA City Council,The Harold S Geneen Award,and eventually,the First lady of California award for
"Outstanding Corporate Volunteer"in 1997.All monetary proceeds for those awards, thousands of
dollars,were donated to an organization that I belonged to for 10 years, an after school program for
children at risk(exposure to gangs,juvenile delinquency, etc.)The organization was LA BEST(Los
Angeles Better Educated Students for Tomorrow). I served as a Board member for ten years until I
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Since arriving to Marco Island, as pointed above, I have been a volunteer for the MI community. I also a
attended and participated(before I became a MI City Councilor) in 90%of all MI City Council
meetings, missing only those where I have either been sick or out of town.
Before each City Council meeting I prepare myself by going to the MI website to get familiar with the
agenda and related material and then be able to contribute my experience with comments and
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> My commitment is to listen to our citizens,full ethical and honest participation and work for the
whole spectrum of citizens of our"Piece of Paradise",including single family homeowners, condo
owners and all businesses, many of which may not be residents of MI,but do invest here and provide
jobs and opportunity for our citizens,while also making a significant economic contribution which is
part of the formula for low taxes and"smart"growth.
I came to this great country of ours over So years ago and I really believe that I am a good example. of z
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I have worked hard, but I was given the opportunity and freedom to achieve success. Getting elected for
the City of Marco Island has been not only an Honor,but also it has been like "Crowning" the
"American Dream" I have achieved.
• E-mail the Councilor or schedule an appointment
• E-mail all of the Council Members
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Tourist Development Council
Name Work Phone Appt'd Exp.Date Term
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Commissioner Penny Taylor 01/13/15 01/01/16 1 Year
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 1/12/16 01/01/17 1 year
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Naples, FL 34112
E-Mail: pennytaylor@colliergov.net
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Ms. Michelle McLeod 04/12/16 04/21/20 4 Years
728 Old Trail Drive ) 261-7164
Naples, FL 34103
E-Mail: mmcleod@naplesgov.com E
District: 4
Category:elected official - City of Naples
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VACANT VACANT 04/21/20 3.5 Years
Marco Island, FL 34145
E-Mail: @cityofmarcoisland.com
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Mr. Mac Chaudhry 0 642-2106 04/22/16 04/21/20 4 Years
1476 Honeysuckle Ave. 0 571-2106
Marco Island, FL 34145
E-Mail: mac.chaudhry@hilton.com
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Mr. Clark Wakefield Hill 430-4900 07/26/05 04/21/07 2 Years
15515 Cedarwood Lane, #102 0 596-5076 05/12/15 04/21/19 4 YearsCD
Naples, FL 34110
E-Mail: chill@cooperhotels.com
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Category: Owner/Operator- hotel
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Tourist Development Council
NameWork Phone Appt'd Exp.Date Term
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Mr. Robert A. Miller 695-2073 10/10/06 04/21/07 6 Mos.
9090 The Lane 594-0967 05/12/15 04/21/19 4 Years
Naples, FL 34109
E-Mail: robertoyster1127@gmail.com
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Category: City of Everglades-Owner/Operator
Ms. Nancy H. Kerns )434-8505 04/22/16 04/21/20 4 Years w
4711 West Blvd. 30)821-5208
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E-Mail: nancyhkerns@gmail.com
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Mr. Edward R. Olesky 0 289-8449 04/13/10 04/21/14 4 Years 0.
6001 Lake Trafford Road 657-2401 04/22/14 04/21/18 4 Years o
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Ms. Susan M. Becker () 261-8936 04/13/10 04/21/14 4 Years
371 Eleventh Avenue South 261-7708 04/22/14 04/21/18 4 Years
Naples, FL 34102
E-Mail: smsbecker@comcast.net
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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. a)
92-18 to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding uses for c
tourist development tax revenues, and to review all expenditures of revenues from the tourist au
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 rn•
qualified; 3 non-owner/operators who are involved in the tourist industry or have demonstrated an c
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: amending ordinances and resos include: Ord. 2000-44; Reso 2002-226; Ord 2004-57;
Ord. 2012-18.
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