Resolution 060-2020 RESOLUTION NO. 060 -2020
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 2021 TO BE PAID
FROM TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2020
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 tourists related trade shows up to one year in advance,in order
to secure a desirable space, since some shows become filled quickly, or to meet an early
registration deadline; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to pay the registration fees, boot 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 cost of additional advance registrations, booth related expenses
and travel expenses for fiscal year 2021 are approved for payment in the fiscal year 2020 out of
Tourist Development Council Sales, Film Commission and Dive Umbrella promotional funds.
Atlanta Pride
October 2020 $5,600
TTG Rimini $10,000
October 2020
Pleasant Holidays Roadshow $7,500
October 2020
Travel Industry Exchange $11,000
October 2020
Schauinsland Reisen Roadshow $2,500
October 2020
DEMA $25,000
October 2020
Smart Meetings $8,000
November 2020
Wedding MBA $7,000
November 202
World Travel Market London, UK $55,000
November 2020
USA/Canada Consumer Fair $4,500
Netherlands Showcase
November 2020
Interaction/American Express $10,000
November 2020
ReiseLust Consumer Show Bremen $1,500
November 2020
Florida Sportsman Expo $5,000
November 2020
Minneapolis Travel Show $5,000
November 2020
Focus (Film Commission) $9,000
December 2020
Connect: Florida $10,000
December 2020
New York Times Travel $10,000
Show
January 2021
Travel and Adventure Shows $65,000
January 2021 —April 2021
Connect: Marketplace Florida $10,000
February 2021
Beneath the Sea $5,000
March 2021
Showcase USA Italy $10,000
March 2021
Total Request: $276,600
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida at a
regular meeting of said Board held on the 19th day of February ,A.D. 2020
Mayor Heather Carruthers Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Coldrion Yes
Commissioner Craig Cates Yes
Commissioner David Rice Yes
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy Yes
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