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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
October 16, 2024
Agenda Item Number: D7
2023-3124
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan 305-296-1552
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Appointment of Ms. Lee Christine Young (sole applicant) as a
Tourist Development Council "At Large" Appointment. This is Commissioner Rice's appointment.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This position was advertised due to the end of term of Ms. Margie Smith.
Ms. Lee Christine Young was the sole applicant.
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 of one Appointment
DOCUMENTATION:
DAC IV At Large Appointment Memo and Application.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
DATE: September 30, 2024
TO: Christine Hurley, County Administrator
FROM: Sydney Schuhmacher, Administrative Assistant
RE: DAC IV `AT LARGE' VACANCY
Please bring forward the attached District IV Advisory Committee "At Large" application
to the October 2024 BOCC meeting.
This position was advertised due to the end of term of DAC IV Member Ms. Margie
Smith.
District IV - Between the Long Key Bridge and mile marker 90.939
"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:
• Ms. Lee Christine Young
Approval of one (1) applicant is requested.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative
office at 296-1552.
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LODGING INDUSTRY—shall be an owner or operating/general manager of motels, hotels
recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax 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 directty 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: Lee Christine Young
Business Name: State of Florida (State Representative Jim Mooney)
Business Address: 102050 Overseas Highway, Suite 225
Key Largo, FL 33037
Home Address: 232 Tide Ave
Tavernier, FL 33070
Business Phone: 305.453.1202
Cell Phone: 305.522.1590
*Email Address: IeechristineyoungCCgmail.com
*All correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email.
Current Employment:
Legislative Aide to State Representative Jim Mooney, House District 120
Employment History:
Islamorada Brick Co.
Office Manager 2000- Current
Organ izationsiMembersh ip Affiliations :
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce
Upper Keys Rotary Club
Brief Summay as to your qualifications to serve on this committee:
I am excited to express my interest in serving on the District IV Advisory Committee (DAC IV) as the
At Large Representative. With over 40 years of experience living in Islamorada, I have developed a
deep understanding of what attracts tourists and visitors to our community, as well as the types of
events that honor and celebrate our delicate environment.As a parent who raised two beautiful
daughters here, I have actively participated in numerous fundraisers that successfully applied for
and received TDC funding, providing me with valuable insight into the funding process. In my
current role as Legislative Aide to State Representative Jim Mooney, I have gained a strong
appreciation for procedural accuracy and timeline management. 1 am dedicated to leveraging my
knowledge and experience to make a positive impact on our community and its initiatives.
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Application to be received no later than 6:00 p.m. September 27, 2024.
Important,
Applicants ill be notifiedy small that the application has been received ur office. If an
applicant does not receive notification, it is ter responsibility to contact the TDC office to
confirm receipt it in 2 business days of the deadlinedate.
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