SUBJECT
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Appoint Katherine “Kate” Johnson as a member of the Tourist Development Council to fulfill the remainder of Nick Miller’s (LEGOLAND) four-year term which ends April 30, 2027.
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DESCRIPTION
Purpose -To make recommendations about the marketing of Polk County as a destination and the allocation of Tourism tax dollars to the BoCC.
Creating Authority - Ordinance 86-27, enacted September 30, 1986.
Appointments - Nine members appointed by the BoCC all of whom must reside in Polk County. Chairperson to be a member of the BoCC, two elected municipal officials, three owner/operators of motels, hotels or other tourist accommodations located in Polk County. Three people involved in the tourism industry who are not owner/operators of motels, hotels, or other tourist accommodations.
Term Limits - Four years (limited to three consecutive terms)
Reason for appointment - Replace Nick Miller (LEGOLAND) and fulfill the remainder of his term which ends on April 30, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the appointment of Katherine “Kate” Johnson to the Tourist Development Council to serve the remainder of Nick Miller’s (LEGOLAND) term from October 1,2024 through April 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mark Jackson, Director
Tourism & Sports Marketing
863-551-4750
Mark@visitcentralflorida.org