Item D33 D33
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE �� i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
April 17, 2024
Agenda Item Number: D33
2023-2360
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan 305-296-1552
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Mr. Robert Grostefon(sole applicant) as a Tourist
Development Council District III At Large Representative. This is Commissioner Lincoln's
appointment.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This position was advertised due to the resignation of Ms. Cora Baggs.
Mr. Robert Grostefon was the sole applicant and is eligible to serve as an "at large" representative. The
applicant's local business, BP Property Solutions, is primary a residential landscaping business.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
On September 8, 1999, the Board of County
Commissioners passed Ordinance No. 038-1999 providing for the appointment of"At Large" members
to the TDC District Advisory committees by the Board of County Commissioners.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
DAC III At Large Appointment-Robert Grostefon.pdf
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MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
DATE: April 1, 2024
TO: Mr. Kevin Wilson, County Administrator
FROM: Sydney Schuhmacher, Administrative Assistant
Monroe County Tourist Development Council
RE: DAC III `AT LARGE' VACANCY
Please bring forward the attached District III Advisory Committee "At Large" application
to the April 2024 BOCC meeting. Please note the following about the sole applicant:
• The nature of the business of the applicant (BG Property Solutions) is
landscaping and the majority of the business is done on residential property.
• Due to technical difficulties, the applicant's signature is on the third page of the
application.
This position was advertised due to the resignation of DAC III Member, Ms. Cora
Baggs.
DISTRICT III - From the West End of the Seven Mile Bridge to the Long Key Bridge
"At Large" representative —Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism
business and who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within
the tax collection district for which they are applying. (The operative word within
this description is directly. This word means someone who is not in business nor
whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists).
The sole applicant is:
• Mr. Robert "Bobby" Grostefon III
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative
office at 305-296-1552.
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LODGING INDUSTRY—shall be an owner or operating/general meager of motels, hot s,
recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations whit -are,4ubjedt-tld' bed ta in
the tax collection district for which they are applying.
TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS — shall be a person involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who has demonstrated an interest in tourist
development but who shall not be employed in any position in the lodging industry (motels,
hotels, recreational vehicle parks, and other tourist accommodations) and whose business
is in the tax collection business for which they are applying.
X AT LARGE—Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism business and who shall
represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which
they are applying. (The operative word within this description is directly. This means no
direct involvement by an applicant in a business or economic activity that is dependent upon
tourism).
Name: Robert Grostefon III
Business Name: BG Property Solutions
Business Address: 6853 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Home Address: 555 Corte de Luna, Marathon, FL 33050
Business Phone: 305.393.2718
Cell Phone: 305.393.2718
*Email Address: bgpropertysolutions@live.com
*All correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email.
Current Employment:
Self employed. BG Property Solutions
Employment History:
Self employed since 2010
Organ izations/Membershi Affiliations :
Brief Summary as to your qualifications to serve on this committee:
-Lives in Monroe County
-Conducts business in Monroe County
-Established roots in Monroe County
Signature: Date: 3/22/24
Application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. March 28, 2024.
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