Item S03
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
September 20, 2000
Division:
County Attorney
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
An Ordinance changing the TDe District Boundaries, aligning the boundary
between District IV and District V with the northern city limits of Islamorada,
Village of Islands.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
When Islamorada, Village of Islands was incorporated, it crossed the boundary line
between District IV and District V of the Tourist Development Revenue Districts. The
municipality of Islamorada, Village of Islands is the only incorporated area in Monroe
County that crosses DAC boundaries. Even if other areas incorporate, it is highly unlikely
that the new municipalities would be physically situated in more than one district. Changing
the boundary to allow all of the municipality of Islamorada, Village of Islands to lie within
one district allows businesses in Upper Plantation Key to be with others businesses in the
Village with similar problems and interests. The request is intended only to allow a
municipality to be entirely situated in one district, not to establish a district which is composed
only of the new municipality. Accordingly, any future incorporations would fall within existing
districts. The only possibility of a need for redistricting due to incorporation action would be
the annexation of portions of the Lower Keys to the City of Key West.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval to advertise for public hearing on November 8, 2000, in Key Largo.
Recommendation of the TDC is for approval. Staff concurs.
TOTAL COST:
Cost to County:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
APPROVED BY:
County Attorney X OMB/Purchasing
DIVISION DIREcrO~~
DOCUMENTATION: Included -2L To Follow
Risk Management
Not required
AGENDA ITEM #
CS3
TDC
ORDINANCE NO
- 2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-299(G)(4) and
(5), MONROE COUNTY CODE, REVISING THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN
DISTRICT IV AND DISTRICT V; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE
COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Islamorada, Village of Islands, is a municipality which lies within
District IV and District V of the tax collection districts under the Tourist Development Tax
provisions of the County Code; and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council has recommended that the boundary
between District IV and District V be revised to coincide with the northern municipal boundary
of Islamorada, Village of Islands; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation was made solely to provide for a municipality to be
wholly contained within one district, but not to establish a district which encompasses only the
new municipality; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Sections 2-229(G)(4) and (5), Monroe County Code, are hereby
amended to read:
(4) District IV: Between the Long Key Bridge and mile marker
8-7-:-590.7; and
(5) District V: From mile marker 8-7-:-5 90.7 to the Dade/Monroe
County line and any mainland portions of Monroe County.
Section 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or provIsion of this
ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected by such
invalidity.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
Section 4. The provisions of this ordinance shall be included and incorporated in
the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida, as an addition or amendment
thereto, and ~h.~1I b~ appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering
system of th~o~e. I
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Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon receipt of official
notice from the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Florida that this ordinance
has been filed with said Office.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of
2000.
Mayor Shirley Freeman
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich
Commissioner Nora Williams
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
Deputy Clerk
By
Mayor/Chairperson
Jeordvoi4&5
AGENDA ITEM NO:
M.8.
MONROE COUNTY
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE: September 6,2000
DISTRICT:
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Consideration and Action re: TDC District Boundaries
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Commissioner Williams has asked that more information be presented to the SOCC
'}n the possible re-alignment of TOC districts.
PREVIOUS DAC/TDC ACTION:
The TOC voted on March 14, 2000 to recommend to the SOCC that when municipalities
come into existence, that every effort be made to align the DAC's with City boundaries.
RECOMMENDATION:
TOTAL COST: $
ALLOCATED FROM:
REQUESTED BY:
/TOURIST PAY
BUDGET:
Alexa Wheeler/Commissioner Williams
DATE:
August 25,2000
DATE: August 24, 2000
TO: TDC Members
FROM: Harold Wheeler, Marketing Director
RE: TOe District Re-alignment
The TDC staff has recommended not to adjust district boundaries as areas
Incorporate. This process may require a number of changes in TDC
districts. We may end up with more District Advisory Committees.
Both District V (Key Largo) and District IV (Islamorada) Advisory
Committees and the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce has asked that there
be no re-alignment.
The TDC administrative office recommends the Board reconsider the
decision to allow the change in district boundaries.
COMMISSIONER NORA WIILIAMS
District 4
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July 7, 2000
Captain Bill Wickers
1201 White Street #102
Key West, FL 33040
Dear Bill:
Regarding your memo of April 19 to the County Administrator, Jim Roberts:
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Bill, I would love to support the TOC recommendations that every effort be
made to align TOC Districts with new city boundaries. However, I have
concerns that we need further details from the TOC as to precisely what they
would like to see happen, particularly in regards to the upcoming elections.
Please revisit the issue and provide me with more details and I will be happy to
put it on the agenda.
Sincerel y,
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Nora-A.. Williams
County Commissioner
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MONROE COUNTY FLORIDA
Marathon Goverp.ment Annex, 490 63rd St. Ocean #110, Marathon, FL 33050
Phone (305)-289-6000; Fax (305)289-6306; E-mail: noraw@mail.state.fl.us
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MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
MEMORADUM
DA TE:
April 19, 2000
TO:
Mr. James Roberts
County Administrator
FROM:
Captain Bill Wickers
. Chainnan
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RE: TOe DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
The Monroe County Tourist Develo.pment Council at their March 14, 2000 meeting passed a
motion to recomf!1end to the Monroe County Board of County Commission tMt when
municipalities come into effect, every effort should be made to align the TDC Districts with the
city boundaries.
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P.o. Box 866, Key West, Florida 33041 U.S.A. (305) 296-1552 Fax: (305) 296-0788
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PROPOSAL TO ADJUST CAe BOUNDARIES
CURRENT CITY LIMITS
MMO to MM5 Within DAC I
MM47 to MM62 Within DAC III
MM53.5 to MM53.5 Within DAC III
MM67 to MM69 Within DAC IV
MM72.5 to MM90.9tExtendS 3.9
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DACV
MMO to MM8
MM8 to MM40
MM40 to MM66
MM66 to MM87
MM87 to county line
PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT
Move the boundary of DAC IV and DAC V to Tavernier Creek
(MM90.7) so that the businesses in the Village of Islamorada are all
tO~lether.
IN SUPPORT
1. Allows bl;sinesses in upper Plantation Key to be with other
busine~c.;I!s in the Village with similar problemslinterests.
2. The Vill~iHe of Islamorada is the only incorporated area that
crosses nAC boundaries. -
3. If Key L('lrgo incorporates. it cannot come south of Tavernier
Creek, $(J it will stay within DAC V. It is unlikely that Marathon
will exp~ind outside the boundaries of DAC III. If the Lower Keys
choose to incorporate, it is unlikely they will expand outside of the
boundarills of DAC II. The only possibility of another move would
come if r: ey West expands north beyond the DAC I/DAC 11
boundary.
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Board of County Commissioners
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FROM:
James L. Roberts
County Administrator
DATE:
April 26, 2000
SUBJECT:
TDC Recommendation
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I am enclosing a copy of a memorandum to me from Captain Bill Wickers, Chainnan of
the Tourist Development Council. Apparently, the Tourist Development Council has passed a
motion indicating that the County should attempt to change the IDC districts to coincide with
city boundaries. I indicated to Mr. Wheeler, wno delivered the letter, that I would communicate
that to the Board of County Conunissioners.
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James L. Roberts
County Administrator
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cc: Chairman Wickers
Harold Wheeler
Monroe cOunty Tourist Development Council
March 14, 2000
Page 5
Consideration and Action ra: Funding Allocation For Water Quality: Mr. Teall moved approval
to fund water quality projects in an amount not to exceed $100.000.00 to" be taken from the top
30% of the Third Penny the County receives. Ms. Sharpe seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
Use of Fifth Cent: Ms. Suzanne Hutton, Assistant County Attorney informed the TOC that a
referendum would not be required for an additional fifth cent to be added to the Monroe
County Bed Tax. If an additional tax was recommended by the TDC to the BOCC it is Ms.
Hutton's opinion it could be used for any purpose that the bed tax is currently being used for.
No action was taken at this time.
Redistricting of OAC's: Concern was expressed regarding the alignment of the District
Advisory Council's bed tax boundaries in relation to municipalities.
Ms. Wheeler moved approval to recommend to the BDCC that when municipalities come into
effect every effort be made to align the DAC's with the city boundaries, Mr. Ingram seconded.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Mr. Michael Ingram
Mr. Robert Padron
Ms~ Christina Sharpe
Ms. Amy Slate
Mr. Russell Teall
Commissioner Carmen Turner
Ms. Alexa Wheeler
Capt. Bill Wickers
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes,
Yes
Yes. Motion passed.
M.3 and M.4: Consideration and Action re: Visitor Profile Survey Agreement and Mail
Fulfillment Agreement: Mr. Teall requested that the staff provide him with a list of recipients of
the bid application for both agreements. Mr. Padron moved approval of the Visitor Profile
Survey Agreement and Mail Fulfillment Agreement, Mr. Ingram seconded. Motion passed
unanimously. .
K.4: Review of VIS Call Reports: The TOC reviewed the VIS Call Report which was
contained within the packet. It was noted that as more people were using the web site and
downloading brochures, less calls would be inco'!ling to the chamber for fulfillment. resulting in
the cost per call to rise. The chamber agreements are not based on a price per call at this
time but the TOC felt that it would be prudent to monitor this situation and possibly address the
chamber agreements at a future date. Mr. Wheeler pointed out that a more accurate
evaluation may be to monitor the amount of outgoing mail fulfillment to see if that amount
decreases.
Mr. Padron moved approval of the VIS Call Reports contained within the TOC packet. Ms.
Sharpe seconded. Motion passed unanimously
District IV Advisory Committee
October 14th, 1998
Page 2
Georges ESPN advertising and $28,560.00 DAC IV emergency aQ.'1ertising funds into
reserves, Ms. Baker seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
District IV Public Relations: Ms. Sheldone reported on the activities of Stuart Newman
Associates on behalf of District IV during Hurricane Georges and showed video footage
relating to the hurricane.
Chamber Report: Ms. Katherine Dew of the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce
.reported on the activities of the Chamber since the last meeting.
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Consideration and Action re: Funding for Keys Airline Bash: The District IV Advisory
!to 90mmittee did not wish to re-address the funding for Keys Airline Bash for FY '99.
Consideration and Action re: Movement of DAC IV boundary line: The District IV
Advisory Committee decided not to pursue opening up an ordinance to move the DAC
IV boundary at this time.
October 6th, 1998 TDC meeting: Ms. Teague updated the DAC on the business which
took place at the October 6th, 1998 TDC meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
District V Advisory Committee
October 5th. 1999
Page 2
District V Advertising: Mr. Fales brought the committee up-to-date on DAC V
advertising efforts. The up-dated media plans for all five districts were included
in the packet. Ms. Fales provided a picture of the outdoor board in Orlando.
Chamber Report: Ms. Macut noted that things are quiet at the Chamber. A
Japanese group was recently in Key Largo investigating tourism in the area.
Ms. Macut contacted the five properties involved in a possible realignment into
the District IV area and provided their input in a handout.
r-:,r. Drake moved to retain the same TDC bed tax collection districts a;--'
L. historically outlined, Ms. Bailey seconded. Motion passed unanimously. .-J
Update on Spiegel Grove: Mr. Drake noted that the project is nearing
completion. Funding issues are:being secured. Assignment of the vessel will be
placed on the upcoming October, 1999 BOCC meeting. Target date for sinking
is dependent on the weather. The vessel is still in Virginia at this time.
Budget Ms. Stuart explained the procedure to satisfy the request of the County
for the use of TDC funding for county projects. Ms. Martin moved approval to
moved an amount of $20,000 from the District V Advertising Campaign to special
projects Capital, DAC V, Third Penny, FY 2000 to cover the shortfall of the
request or the County, Ms. Bailey seconded. Roll call vote taken with the
following results:
Ms. Faye Bailey
Ms. Robin Buckley
Ms. Joy Martin
Mr. Hunter Padgett
Mr. Samuel Schorr
Ms. Jane VanFleet
Mr. Dick Drake
Ms. Ronnie Harris
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, Motion passed
unanimously.
It was the general consensus of DAC V that the move by the BOCC is not in the
best interest of their District particularly the manner which the funds are being
utilized. DAC V strongly felt that the monies be utilized for Capital Projects to
improve the product rather than offset salaries.
The shortfall of $20,000, DAC V advertising campaign will be picked up within
the Two Penny, Special projects for DAC V.
Legerufary
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August 14. 2000
Captain Bill Wickers, Chairman
Tourist Development Council
1201 White Street #102
Key West, FI 33040
Dear Captain Wickers.
This letter is prompted by recent suggestions regarding realigning the current
geogmphical boundaries of Tourist Development bed tax Districts to new city
boundaries.
The Key largo Chamber of Commerce can not support a change to the Monroe
County Ordinance designating current TOC bed tax District boundaries. We have
surveyed the five properties in our district that were effected by new city limits
and the majority of these properties wish to remain in District Five.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely.
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Karen Tiedemann
President
cc: Board of County Commissioners
Harold Wheeler. Tourist Development Council
Ronnie Harris. Chainnan District V Advisory Committee
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