Resolution 042-2017RESOLUTION NO.042 -2017
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 2018 TO BE PAID FROM TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2017.
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 2018 are approved for payment in the fiscal year
2017 out of Tourist Development Council Sales, Film Commission and Dive Umbrella
promotional funds.
Atlanta Pride
October 2017 $1,500
Tour America, Irish Trade Mission
Dubin Ireland
October 2017 $ 6,500
1MEX America
October 2017 $45,000
TTG $10,000
Rimini Italy
October 2017
SITV Montreal $ 3,000
October 2017
Americas Cup
October 2017
$ 3,500
Visit USA Germany Seminar $ 3,000
October 2017
Travel and Adventure Show Series
October 2017 —March 2018 $55,000
Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Series
(Wedding Salon)
October 2017 — March 2018 $25,000
Travel Industry Exchange
$11,000
October 2017
World Travel Market London, UK
November 2017
$65,000
Palm Springs Pride
$ 2,900
November 2017
USA/Canada Consumer Fair
$ 4,500
Netherlands Showcase
November 2017
FTI Austria Roadshow
$ 4,000
November 2017
Interaction/American Express
$15,000
November 2017
Smart Meetings
$ 8,000
November 2017
Visit USA Belgium Roadshow
$ 2,000
November 2017
RTO Summit
$ 5,000
November 2017
Florida Encounter
$ 5,000
December 2017
Holiday Showcase
$12,000
December 2017
Focus (Film Commission)
$ 8,000
December 2017
Sage NYC
$ 2,500
December 2017
Florida Huddle
$ 8,500
January 2018
Our World Underwater
$ 3,000
February 20178
Beneath the Sea
$ 4,$75
Feb/March 2018
Total Request: $313,575
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Cormniedmm Of Monroe County, Florida at
a regular mseling d said Board held on the 15 th — day
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Mayor Neupant
Mayor Pro Tam Rloe
COmmisdoner KOhhape
Commissioner Murphy
Commlaioner Cwniihers
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