There will be a Walton County Tourist Development Council meeting on[B] Tuesday, June 3 at 9 a.m.[/B] in the South Walton Courthouse Annex Boardroom, located at 31 Coastal Centre Blvd. in Santa Rosa Beach. These are the links to the agenda and meeting information: [URL unfurl="true"]https://walton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=7003[/URL] [MEDIA=youtube]Mh3c3t4mg9o[/MEDIA] NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Walton County, Florida: The applicable sections of the County Code pertaining to these matters shall be amended as follows: 1. Tourist Development Plans: The tax revenues received pursuant to this Ordinance shall be used to fund the Walton County Tourist Development Plans hereby adopted for each taxing district. 1]. Tax Districts: Walton County has two sub—county taxing districts; one that encompasses the area south of the Intracoastal Waterway, and one that encompasses the area north of the Intracoastal Waterway. [B]Agenda:[/B] III. Taxes Levied, Amount: As identified and specified in the previously adopted ordinances each taxing district has a tax levied and those amounts differ at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance. The tourist development tax levied in each respective district is as follows: (a) A Five Percent (5%) levy in the area south of the Intracoastal Waterway. (b) A Two Percent (2%) levy in the area north of the IntracoastalWaterway. IV. Components: The components of the tourist development plans are as follows: (a) The promotion, development, and advertisement of Walton County tourism in the state, nationally, and internationally. Tourism is the largest economic driver in Walton County, and it generates significant direct and indirect revenues that support the business economy. Continued focus on the promotion of Walton County as a tourism destination is key to supporting our residents and businesses, while further strengthening and supporting the economy. (b) The financing of beach improvement, maintenance, renourishment, restoration, and erosion control,including shoreline protection, enhancement, cleanup, or restoration of beach park facilities along the Gulf of Mexico or bayfront parks. (c) To finance product development/improvements,transportation/mobility programs, and stewardship initiatives throughout Walton County. (d) Funding of administrative costs. (e) All other allowable uses pursuant to Florida law. The following is a list, in the order of priority, of the proposed uses of TDT funds in each sub—county taxing district: District South of the Choctawhatchee Bay: Tourism Adv/Promotion/Shoulder Season Destination Maintenance/Product Dev 50% Beach Management/Nourishment 20% High Impact 20% Administration 10% District North of the Choctawhatchee Bay: Tourism Adv/Promotion 40% Shoulder Season Advertising/Promotions 10% Product Development 40% Administration 10% V. Amendments to Plan: The above and the forgoing Tourist Development Plans shall only be amended by the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with Florida law.
