Resolution 031-2007
RESOLUTION 031-2007
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ADVANCE REGISTRATION, BOOTH.
RELATED EXPENSES AND TRAVEL.RELATED EXPENSES FOR TRADE SHOWS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BE PAID FROM TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2007.
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council participates in various trade shows to
promote tourism: and
WHEREAS, it is sometimes necessary to secure registration, booth-related expenses
and advance travel expenses at these tourist related trade shows up to one year in advance, in
order to secure a desirable space, since some shows become filled quickly, or meet an early
registration deadline: and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to pay the registration fees, booth-related expenses, and
travel expenses during the current fiscal year for trade shows, which occur in the next fiscal
year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners as follows:
Section 1. The following costs of additional advance registrations, booth-related
expenses and travel expenses for fiscal year 2008 are approved for payment in the fiscal year
2007 out of Tourist Development Council Sales and Dive Umbrella promotional funds.
DEMA, Orlando, FL
October 2007
$40,000
Tour America, Dublin Ireland
October, 2007
$ 7,500
Birmingham Dive Show
October, 2007
$ 5,000
Florida Encounter, Sandestin, FL
October, 2007
$ 4,000
World Travel Market London, UK
November 2007
$35,000
$ 5,000
Visit USA Italy Showcase
November, 2007
Meetings Quest Fall Series
November, 2007
$ 5,000
Florida Encounter, Miami, FL
November 2005
$ 3,500
Adventures in Travel, NY, DC, Chicago
December, 2007/Jan, 2008
$15,000
Holiday Showcase, Chicago, IL
December, 2007
$ 3,500
Florida Huddle
January 2008
$ 2,400
Beneath the Sea Dive Show, NJ
March 2008
$ 3,000
Total Request:
$128,900
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida at
a regular meeting of said Board held on the 21st day
of February ,AD. 2007.
Mayor Di Gennaro Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Spehar Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
Commissioner Murphy Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
(SEAL) BY;
AT.TEST:_ MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
DANNY L. K9fHAGE, Clerk
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ERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Tourist Development Council
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
APPROV AS TO, FORM:
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SUSAN M. GEt SLEY
ASSSJANT COUN Y ATTORNEY
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