So how do the resorts work? They either own the beach service and make all the profit or they sub it out to a an "independent" vendor and tak a huge cut? Either way they maintain the consistency and quality of the service. Now a lot of people don't want to go to a resort that is covered up with chairs and umbrellas, etc.
SHould the TDC own the beach service or sub it out?
I can't imagine the resorts allowing vendors to run roughshod all over their beaches and especially not making any profit.
Good Q's.
As for the TDC owning anything, I say no, hell no. Their stats have been released as they pertain to Code Enforcement and they are even more dismal than last year.
There are some good beach service vendors out there. I think this is simply a matter of time where those that are professional will work with the community to do what is right and fair for their business and keep in good graces with locals. Others, those that cut corners and make a bad rep for all, will be culled out of the business.
Bottom line is, if you want to provide a service where you (the service provider) makes a profit, on a Public Beach, the public (taxpayer) should be compensated. I feel that a fee or license, whatever they want to call it, is very warranted.
One way to ensure the vendor is legit is to require a Certificate of Insurance (COI), naming the county on it from the vendors insurance provider.