Resolution 043-2008
RESOLUTION NO.043 .2008
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ADVANCE REGISTRATION, BOOTH.
RELATED EXPENSES AND TRAVEL.RELATED EXPENSES FOR TRADE SHOWS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 TO BE PAID FROM TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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 2009 are approved for payment in the fiscal year
2008 out of Tourist Development Council Sales and Dive Umbrella promotional funds.
DEMA, Las Vegas, NV
October 2008 $40,000
Tour America, Dublin Ireland
October, 2008 $ 7,500
ATTA Summit
October, 2008 $ 5,000
Birmingham Dive Show
November, 2008 $ 5,000
Florida Encounter
November, 2008 $ 4,000
World Travel Market London, UK
November 2008 $40,000
Visit USA Italy Showcase $ 5,000
November, 2008
Meetings Quest Fall Series $ 6,500
October-December, 2008
Holiday Showcase, Chicago, IL
December, 2008 $ 3,500
Luxury Travel Showcase
December, 2008 $3,500
Home Based Travel Showcase
December, 2008 $3,500
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Beneath the Sea Dive Show, NJ
March 2009 $ 3,000
Total Request:
$149,000
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida at
a regular meeting of said Board held on the 20th day of February ,A.D. 2008.
Mayor McCoy Yes
Mayor Pro Tem DiGennaro Yes
Commissioner Murphy YpPl
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Spehar Yes
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