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AMELIA ISLAND TDC
Board Book
NOVEMBER 7 2018
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AGENDA
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________________________________________________________________________
Date Wednesday November 7 2018 Location Omni Amelia Island Plantation Heron Room
Fernandina Beach FL 900am
Agenda
I Call to Order
II Approval of September 26 2018 Meeting Minutes
III Public Input (items not on the agenda)
IV Financials
bull Budget Report
bull Taxable Revenue Report
V Performance Metrics
bull STR September Report
VI Program Activity Reports
bull Marketing
bull Social MediaInternational
bull Special Events
VII Old Business
bull Review amp Approval AITDC Ten Year Marketing Plan Executive Summary
bull Travel amp Trade Show
VIII New Business
bull Southern Living Idea House Consider match funding for Amelia Island Museum of History
IX Invite Board to the Industry Meeting
X Adjourn
Danny Leeper
Danny Leeper
3-minute limit
Gil Langley
Gil Langley
Amy Boek
Kate Harris
Jamie Fallon
Gil Langley
Jaime Fallon
Gil Langley
Gil Langley
Gil Langley
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MINUTES
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AMELIA~ ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board Meeting Wednesday September 26 2018
300 pm 231 Sadler Road Residence Inn Conference Room
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
Present David Caples Barbara Halverstadt Bob Hartman Danny Leeper Jim
McManemon Chip Ross George Sheffield
Absent Jack Healan Roy Smith Donald Stamets
Staff Gil Langley Amy Boek Susan Hurley Kate Harris Jamie Fallon Deb
Nordstrom
I Call to Order
Meeting was called to order by Danny Leeper at 303 pm
II Approval of Minutes ndash Wednesday June 27th amp Monday July 23 2018 TDC Meetings
A motion was made by Bob Hartman to approve minutes of last meetings seconded by Jim
McManemon All approved
III Public Input Items not on the agenda
No public input
IV Financials Gil Langley
Review of the YTD 2018 Budget Budget $6922974 Actual $4677826 Available $2245148
Taxable revenue for FY2018 reported in at $136117640 Jim McManemon commented on the increased business has allowed The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island to hire 100 additional employees He also made a point that not all counties are faring this well and that a great deal of this business comes from the efforts of the TDC
Bob Hartman commented that due to the increased business he has been able to raise the salaries of his employees which keeps employee turnover low Bob also made a point that the increase in travelers is also helping the retail stores on the island
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Review of the FY2019 budget of $7765555 distributed as mandated by the Strategic Plan
o Marketing (65) $5060111
o Administration (15) $1052333
o Travel Trade (100 $ 701556
o Beach Maintenance $ 951555
A motion was made by Jim McManemon to approve the FY2019 Budget seconded by Barbara
Halverstadt All approved
V Performance Metrics Gil Langley
a) A review of research on the top ranked DMArsquos ranked by visitor volume was presented
and showed how using this information will allow the TDC to stay focused on the top
markets that will allow for greater length of stay and an increase in visitors during soft
months
b) 2018 YTD Occupancy reflects Amelia Island is on top of the comp set with 774 and
the YTD ADR is at $24915 and the YTD RevPAR is $19278
VI Program Activity Reports
a) Amy Boek gave an update on the augmented reality project for the 2019 Visitor Guide
The discovery and planning are complete along with the timeline and pre-production
coordination She showed an example of the Cover Activation and outlined what is next
including promotional strategies and project evolution such as additions and co-ops
Also reviewed results of a campaign with TripAdvisor that showed an 82 lift in
visitors to Ameliaislandcom
b) Kaitlin Harris with Hayworth PR reviewed the upcoming PR initiatives The Fall FAM
with traditional media will be September 27th ndash 30th and focus on local restaurants shops
and activities A Dallas Influencer Event in October and a Dickens on Centre Activation
at the Savannah Food and Wine Festival in November
c) Kate Harris presented case studies of how the Content Studios latest video marketing
pieces have allowed us to respond to business needs such as the challenges of perception
due to the Red Tide elsewhere in Florida and the opportunity to gain incremental business
from the multi-billion-dollar health and wellness market
d) Kate Harris outlined the potential and importance of our International market and
compared it to particular domestic markets International is the only market consistently
growing at double-digit rates International visitors spend more than domestic travelers
stay longer tend to not cancel plans and enjoy their visits during our soft months They
demonstrate a sustainable approach to attracting visitors
e) Jamie Fallon reviewed our upcoming events Petanque AI Open Event (for which we
won the 2018 Flagler Award for Special Event ndash Petanque Amelia Island Open) The
Wellness Festival and Dickens on Centre Event New for FY 2019 we can expect to see
more on the Right Whale Festival which is relocating here from Jacksonville Beach
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VII Old Business Gil Langley
a) Beach Cleaning discussion opened by stating that the current company has had a
noticeable improvement in services since July 4th 2018 The beach cleaning service will
be put out to bid sometime in December 2018
b) Dawson Associates created a Proposal for the Amelia Island Signing Program Jim
McManemon shared his recent trip to all the cities in our comp set He commented that
we lack in our signage and our sense of arrival He made a point to say that this is not just
for the tourist but for our residents also Jim McManemon made a motion to accept the
proposal authorizing Dawson Associates to move forward Chip Ross seconded the
motion All approved
VIII New Business
a) Commissioner Chip Ross opened the discussion on the Beach Trash Proposal He
covered a couple of different types of mechanical technology that could service our
needs discussed signage trash cans pick-up options but made it a point to say we must
have clean beaches He is going to continue to work with Gil Langley to move forward
with specific ideas A strong consensus was that the City and the County must work
together on this and that we must continue to educate the residents and visitors to our
beaches
b) Amy Boek presented the Marketing Plan for FY19 developed by the team She pointed
out six key marketing strategies data-driven decision making integrated marketing
approach consistency of brand identity aggressive public relations initiatives expansion
of content studio and planning and optimization to ensure ROI She discussed the
Advertising placement budget and closed with the recognition of Amelia Island CVB
winning 3 top Henry Flagler awards for Print Advertising Special Event and Direct
Marketing as well as 3 Silver Awards for Niche Marketing Digital Advertising and
Mobile Marketing
Jim McManemon made a motion to approve the FY2019 Marketing Plan George Sheffield
seconded it All approved
c) Gil Langley thanked the board for nominating him for the 2018 Ultimate CEO award in
which he won He also reviewed the latest information on the AICVB Management
Contract The practice of the AITDC members serving as members of the AICVB Board
has been discontinued As a final action the AICVB Board named the following to
replace the current Board members As provided in the AICVB revised Bylaws they are
Lodging Establishments David Caples Jack Healan
Providers of Experiences George Stewart Arlene Filkoff
At Large Walter Boatwright Tony Quattrochi
President amp CEO Charles G Langley
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Upon appointing their replacements all members of the AITDC resigned ndash effective
immediately ndash their position on the AICVB Board In addition David Caples has resigned his
position on the AITDC to accept the appointment to the new AICVB Board of Directors After
discussions with Chairman Leeper and at the suggestion of several AITDC members we present
for consideration Olivia Hoblit General Manager of Seaside Amelia
Bob Hartman made a motion to accept the resignations of the AITDC Board members from the
AICVB Board and to accept the replacement AICVB board members Jim McManemon
seconded the motion All approved
IX Adjourned at 430 pm
Approved ___________________ 2018 Tourist Development Council of Amelia Island Florida
By _____________________________ By _______________________________
Danny Leeper Chair Attest Gil Langley Managing Director
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FINANCIALS
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10232018 1135 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1Ip 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED
37000000 AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND
37QQOQQO 312120 TOURIST DEVELOPMEN -5617500 0 -5617500 -602842416 00 41092416 1073 37QQQQQQ 3611Ql INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -246641 00 246641 1000 37QQQQQQ 3illQl AMERl INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1953915 00 1953915 1000 37QQQQQQ 36llQl AMEEE INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1069139 00 1069139 1000 J 7 QQQQ QQ 36llQl VA INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1725648 00 1725648 1000 37QQQQQQ HillQl EVRB INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -643674 00 643674 1000 37QQQOQQ 36ll6l EVRll CQ INTEREST 0 0 0 -595135 00 595135 1000 37QOQQQQ 361161 EVRl5 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -383522 00 383522 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 361161 EVRB6 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -274225 00 274225 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 399951 CASH FWD - RESEARCHi -49729 -12026 -61755 00 00 -6175500 0 3ZQQQQQQ 3 9 9952 CASH EiiO-MARKETING -1134999 -1286930 -2421929 00 00 -242192900 0 3ZQQQQQQ 399953 CASH EiiD-TRADE -450558 -381801 -832359 00 00 -83235900 0 37QQQQQQ 399954 CASH FND-BEACH IMP -1505588 328047 -1177541 00 00 -117754100 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -609734315 00 -401374085 603
37521582 TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT
37521582 591llQ CLERK ADMINISTRATI~ 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 -616333 1073 3752152 59191Q TAXCQ ADMIN FEE-TAX 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 - 616333 1073
TOTAL TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT 168526 0 168526 18085266 00 -1232666 1073
37522552 TDC RESEARCHADMIN
37522552 531Q41 MANAGEMENT FEE-CVB 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
TOTAL TDC RESJiARCHADMIN 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
37523552 TDC MARKETING
3Z523552 51811Q AD~ CQNT-AD ERQOllC 250000 500000 750000 52244253 00 22755747 697 37523552 54812Q AD~ CQNT-MAG ELACE 2817659 -250000 2567659 173444911 00 83320989 675 37523552 54824Q AD~ CQNT - NEBSITE 316000 0 316000 19735640 00 11864360 625
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2 l0232018 ll35 IBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS
37523552 37523552
51825Q 548320
ADY ADV
CQNT-FQCUS GRQIN HQUSE-NEWSP
92000 0
0 715
37523552 3 7 523552 3 7523552 3Z52J552 37 5 2 355 2 31523552 37523552 37523552
51833Q 54 6JSQ 54 65 2 Q 51 653Q 5 4 flfi 4Q 54 6zlQ 54f372Q 54874Q
ADY IN HQlSH11SC 8DV I N HQJlSi shy GQLESPECIAL EVENTS GRANT - MU SEUM STI EQJlIPMENT E R - 8JENi EEES p R - 8GENCY EXPEN PR FUNCTIQNS-QN I
42175 60000
450000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
-715 0
350000 0 0 0 0 0
37523552 54677Q P R - MISCl8IR FAR 5000 0
TOTAL TDC MARKETING 4175834 600000
37523581 TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT
37 523561 591Ql6 TRANS QUT-GENERALshy 1000 0
TOTAL TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT 1000 0
37524552 TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR
37524552 37524552
546Ql6 54flQ19
TRAYEL TRADE Pl[BLIHQSPITALITY SERVIC
164500 165947
0 25000
37524552 546111 DlESlSUBSCRIETlTRA 35000 0 37524552 37524552
546121 541ll31
PRINTING-BRQCHURESFREIHTlFEDERAL
175000 5000
0 0
37524552 37 S21552 37524552 37524552
546141 54 6151 516161 546l6Q
REGIST-REG-TRADE s QTHER TRAVEL EllEEN QN ISLAND - EAMS PRQMQTIQN8L SlPELI
75000 60000 30000 49450
0 0 0 0
TOTAL TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR 759897 25000
37525539 TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS
37525539 5341Q2 CQNTRACT SERVICE - B 534897 0 37525539 55QQQ DUES amp SUBSCRIPT IQ 10000 0
REVISED BUDGET
92000 715
41460 60000
800000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
5000
4775834
1000
1000
164500 190947
35000 175000
5000 75000 60000 30000 49450
784897
534897 10000
YTD ACTUAL
7273345 71458
2238613 00
56802060 1750000
00 6600000 1673319
719 80 00
321905579
66200
66200
10176095 9813392 1000158 2678819
00 533528
1088325 320019
1693492
27303828
14714565 650000
ENCUMBRANCES
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
1206400 00
Ip glytdbud
AVAILABLE PCT BUDGET USED
1926655 791 42 999
1907387 540 6000000 0
23197940 71 0 00 1000
350000 0 1600000 805
826681 669 1428020 48
500000 0
155677821 674
33800 662
33800 662
6273905 61 9 9281308 514 2499842 286
14821181 153 500000 0
6966472 7 1 4911675 18 1 2679981 10 7 3251508 342
51185872 348
37568735 298 350000 650
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102320186235glan
1135 I BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT I
p 3 glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
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Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
$0
$20000000
$40000000
$60000000
$80000000
$100000000
$120000000
$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
$0
$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
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Date Created Oct 17 2018
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
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The STR Destination Report is a publication of STR Inc and STR Global Ltd and is intended solely for use by paid subscribers Reproduction or distribution of the STR Destination Report in whole or part without written permission is prohibited and subject to legal action If you have received this report and are NOT a subscriber to the STR Destination Report please contact us immediately Source 2018 STR Inc STR Global Ltd trading as STR
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
19
Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
1
30
BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
2
31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
3
32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
4
33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
5
34
Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
6
35
customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
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STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
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VISIT PENSACOLA INC
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Secretary This document approved as to form and
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
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- Minutes
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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AGENDA
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Date Wednesday November 7 2018 Location Omni Amelia Island Plantation Heron Room
Fernandina Beach FL 900am
Agenda
I Call to Order
II Approval of September 26 2018 Meeting Minutes
III Public Input (items not on the agenda)
IV Financials
bull Budget Report
bull Taxable Revenue Report
V Performance Metrics
bull STR September Report
VI Program Activity Reports
bull Marketing
bull Social MediaInternational
bull Special Events
VII Old Business
bull Review amp Approval AITDC Ten Year Marketing Plan Executive Summary
bull Travel amp Trade Show
VIII New Business
bull Southern Living Idea House Consider match funding for Amelia Island Museum of History
IX Invite Board to the Industry Meeting
X Adjourn
Danny Leeper
Danny Leeper
3-minute limit
Gil Langley
Gil Langley
Amy Boek
Kate Harris
Jamie Fallon
Gil Langley
Jaime Fallon
Gil Langley
Gil Langley
Gil Langley
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MINUTES
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AMELIA~ ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board Meeting Wednesday September 26 2018
300 pm 231 Sadler Road Residence Inn Conference Room
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
Present David Caples Barbara Halverstadt Bob Hartman Danny Leeper Jim
McManemon Chip Ross George Sheffield
Absent Jack Healan Roy Smith Donald Stamets
Staff Gil Langley Amy Boek Susan Hurley Kate Harris Jamie Fallon Deb
Nordstrom
I Call to Order
Meeting was called to order by Danny Leeper at 303 pm
II Approval of Minutes ndash Wednesday June 27th amp Monday July 23 2018 TDC Meetings
A motion was made by Bob Hartman to approve minutes of last meetings seconded by Jim
McManemon All approved
III Public Input Items not on the agenda
No public input
IV Financials Gil Langley
Review of the YTD 2018 Budget Budget $6922974 Actual $4677826 Available $2245148
Taxable revenue for FY2018 reported in at $136117640 Jim McManemon commented on the increased business has allowed The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island to hire 100 additional employees He also made a point that not all counties are faring this well and that a great deal of this business comes from the efforts of the TDC
Bob Hartman commented that due to the increased business he has been able to raise the salaries of his employees which keeps employee turnover low Bob also made a point that the increase in travelers is also helping the retail stores on the island
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Review of the FY2019 budget of $7765555 distributed as mandated by the Strategic Plan
o Marketing (65) $5060111
o Administration (15) $1052333
o Travel Trade (100 $ 701556
o Beach Maintenance $ 951555
A motion was made by Jim McManemon to approve the FY2019 Budget seconded by Barbara
Halverstadt All approved
V Performance Metrics Gil Langley
a) A review of research on the top ranked DMArsquos ranked by visitor volume was presented
and showed how using this information will allow the TDC to stay focused on the top
markets that will allow for greater length of stay and an increase in visitors during soft
months
b) 2018 YTD Occupancy reflects Amelia Island is on top of the comp set with 774 and
the YTD ADR is at $24915 and the YTD RevPAR is $19278
VI Program Activity Reports
a) Amy Boek gave an update on the augmented reality project for the 2019 Visitor Guide
The discovery and planning are complete along with the timeline and pre-production
coordination She showed an example of the Cover Activation and outlined what is next
including promotional strategies and project evolution such as additions and co-ops
Also reviewed results of a campaign with TripAdvisor that showed an 82 lift in
visitors to Ameliaislandcom
b) Kaitlin Harris with Hayworth PR reviewed the upcoming PR initiatives The Fall FAM
with traditional media will be September 27th ndash 30th and focus on local restaurants shops
and activities A Dallas Influencer Event in October and a Dickens on Centre Activation
at the Savannah Food and Wine Festival in November
c) Kate Harris presented case studies of how the Content Studios latest video marketing
pieces have allowed us to respond to business needs such as the challenges of perception
due to the Red Tide elsewhere in Florida and the opportunity to gain incremental business
from the multi-billion-dollar health and wellness market
d) Kate Harris outlined the potential and importance of our International market and
compared it to particular domestic markets International is the only market consistently
growing at double-digit rates International visitors spend more than domestic travelers
stay longer tend to not cancel plans and enjoy their visits during our soft months They
demonstrate a sustainable approach to attracting visitors
e) Jamie Fallon reviewed our upcoming events Petanque AI Open Event (for which we
won the 2018 Flagler Award for Special Event ndash Petanque Amelia Island Open) The
Wellness Festival and Dickens on Centre Event New for FY 2019 we can expect to see
more on the Right Whale Festival which is relocating here from Jacksonville Beach
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VII Old Business Gil Langley
a) Beach Cleaning discussion opened by stating that the current company has had a
noticeable improvement in services since July 4th 2018 The beach cleaning service will
be put out to bid sometime in December 2018
b) Dawson Associates created a Proposal for the Amelia Island Signing Program Jim
McManemon shared his recent trip to all the cities in our comp set He commented that
we lack in our signage and our sense of arrival He made a point to say that this is not just
for the tourist but for our residents also Jim McManemon made a motion to accept the
proposal authorizing Dawson Associates to move forward Chip Ross seconded the
motion All approved
VIII New Business
a) Commissioner Chip Ross opened the discussion on the Beach Trash Proposal He
covered a couple of different types of mechanical technology that could service our
needs discussed signage trash cans pick-up options but made it a point to say we must
have clean beaches He is going to continue to work with Gil Langley to move forward
with specific ideas A strong consensus was that the City and the County must work
together on this and that we must continue to educate the residents and visitors to our
beaches
b) Amy Boek presented the Marketing Plan for FY19 developed by the team She pointed
out six key marketing strategies data-driven decision making integrated marketing
approach consistency of brand identity aggressive public relations initiatives expansion
of content studio and planning and optimization to ensure ROI She discussed the
Advertising placement budget and closed with the recognition of Amelia Island CVB
winning 3 top Henry Flagler awards for Print Advertising Special Event and Direct
Marketing as well as 3 Silver Awards for Niche Marketing Digital Advertising and
Mobile Marketing
Jim McManemon made a motion to approve the FY2019 Marketing Plan George Sheffield
seconded it All approved
c) Gil Langley thanked the board for nominating him for the 2018 Ultimate CEO award in
which he won He also reviewed the latest information on the AICVB Management
Contract The practice of the AITDC members serving as members of the AICVB Board
has been discontinued As a final action the AICVB Board named the following to
replace the current Board members As provided in the AICVB revised Bylaws they are
Lodging Establishments David Caples Jack Healan
Providers of Experiences George Stewart Arlene Filkoff
At Large Walter Boatwright Tony Quattrochi
President amp CEO Charles G Langley
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Upon appointing their replacements all members of the AITDC resigned ndash effective
immediately ndash their position on the AICVB Board In addition David Caples has resigned his
position on the AITDC to accept the appointment to the new AICVB Board of Directors After
discussions with Chairman Leeper and at the suggestion of several AITDC members we present
for consideration Olivia Hoblit General Manager of Seaside Amelia
Bob Hartman made a motion to accept the resignations of the AITDC Board members from the
AICVB Board and to accept the replacement AICVB board members Jim McManemon
seconded the motion All approved
IX Adjourned at 430 pm
Approved ___________________ 2018 Tourist Development Council of Amelia Island Florida
By _____________________________ By _______________________________
Danny Leeper Chair Attest Gil Langley Managing Director
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FINANCIALS
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10232018 1135 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1Ip 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED
37000000 AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND
37QQOQQO 312120 TOURIST DEVELOPMEN -5617500 0 -5617500 -602842416 00 41092416 1073 37QQQQQQ 3611Ql INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -246641 00 246641 1000 37QQQQQQ 3illQl AMERl INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1953915 00 1953915 1000 37QQQQQQ 36llQl AMEEE INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1069139 00 1069139 1000 J 7 QQQQ QQ 36llQl VA INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1725648 00 1725648 1000 37QQQQQQ HillQl EVRB INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -643674 00 643674 1000 37QQQOQQ 36ll6l EVRll CQ INTEREST 0 0 0 -595135 00 595135 1000 37QOQQQQ 361161 EVRl5 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -383522 00 383522 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 361161 EVRB6 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -274225 00 274225 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 399951 CASH FWD - RESEARCHi -49729 -12026 -61755 00 00 -6175500 0 3ZQQQQQQ 3 9 9952 CASH EiiO-MARKETING -1134999 -1286930 -2421929 00 00 -242192900 0 3ZQQQQQQ 399953 CASH EiiD-TRADE -450558 -381801 -832359 00 00 -83235900 0 37QQQQQQ 399954 CASH FND-BEACH IMP -1505588 328047 -1177541 00 00 -117754100 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -609734315 00 -401374085 603
37521582 TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT
37521582 591llQ CLERK ADMINISTRATI~ 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 -616333 1073 3752152 59191Q TAXCQ ADMIN FEE-TAX 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 - 616333 1073
TOTAL TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT 168526 0 168526 18085266 00 -1232666 1073
37522552 TDC RESEARCHADMIN
37522552 531Q41 MANAGEMENT FEE-CVB 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
TOTAL TDC RESJiARCHADMIN 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
37523552 TDC MARKETING
3Z523552 51811Q AD~ CQNT-AD ERQOllC 250000 500000 750000 52244253 00 22755747 697 37523552 54812Q AD~ CQNT-MAG ELACE 2817659 -250000 2567659 173444911 00 83320989 675 37523552 54824Q AD~ CQNT - NEBSITE 316000 0 316000 19735640 00 11864360 625
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FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS
37523552 37523552
51825Q 548320
ADY ADV
CQNT-FQCUS GRQIN HQUSE-NEWSP
92000 0
0 715
37523552 3 7 523552 3 7523552 3Z52J552 37 5 2 355 2 31523552 37523552 37523552
51833Q 54 6JSQ 54 65 2 Q 51 653Q 5 4 flfi 4Q 54 6zlQ 54f372Q 54874Q
ADY IN HQlSH11SC 8DV I N HQJlSi shy GQLESPECIAL EVENTS GRANT - MU SEUM STI EQJlIPMENT E R - 8JENi EEES p R - 8GENCY EXPEN PR FUNCTIQNS-QN I
42175 60000
450000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
-715 0
350000 0 0 0 0 0
37523552 54677Q P R - MISCl8IR FAR 5000 0
TOTAL TDC MARKETING 4175834 600000
37523581 TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT
37 523561 591Ql6 TRANS QUT-GENERALshy 1000 0
TOTAL TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT 1000 0
37524552 TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR
37524552 37524552
546Ql6 54flQ19
TRAYEL TRADE Pl[BLIHQSPITALITY SERVIC
164500 165947
0 25000
37524552 546111 DlESlSUBSCRIETlTRA 35000 0 37524552 37524552
546121 541ll31
PRINTING-BRQCHURESFREIHTlFEDERAL
175000 5000
0 0
37524552 37 S21552 37524552 37524552
546141 54 6151 516161 546l6Q
REGIST-REG-TRADE s QTHER TRAVEL EllEEN QN ISLAND - EAMS PRQMQTIQN8L SlPELI
75000 60000 30000 49450
0 0 0 0
TOTAL TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR 759897 25000
37525539 TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS
37525539 5341Q2 CQNTRACT SERVICE - B 534897 0 37525539 55QQQ DUES amp SUBSCRIPT IQ 10000 0
REVISED BUDGET
92000 715
41460 60000
800000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
5000
4775834
1000
1000
164500 190947
35000 175000
5000 75000 60000 30000 49450
784897
534897 10000
YTD ACTUAL
7273345 71458
2238613 00
56802060 1750000
00 6600000 1673319
719 80 00
321905579
66200
66200
10176095 9813392 1000158 2678819
00 533528
1088325 320019
1693492
27303828
14714565 650000
ENCUMBRANCES
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
1206400 00
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AVAILABLE PCT BUDGET USED
1926655 791 42 999
1907387 540 6000000 0
23197940 71 0 00 1000
350000 0 1600000 805
826681 669 1428020 48
500000 0
155677821 674
33800 662
33800 662
6273905 61 9 9281308 514 2499842 286
14821181 153 500000 0
6966472 7 1 4911675 18 1 2679981 10 7 3251508 342
51185872 348
37568735 298 350000 650
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102320186235glan
1135 I BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT I
p 3 glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
12
Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
$0
$20000000
$40000000
$60000000
$80000000
$100000000
$120000000
$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
$0
$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
14
RESEARCH
15
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Date Created Oct 17 2018
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
Table Of Contents 1
Multi Segment 2
Trend Amelia Island+ 3
Response Amelia Island+ 4
Help 5
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
94 53 10723 7082
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
A blank row indicates insufficient data
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
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Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
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21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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45
Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
5
46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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________________________________________________________________________
Date Wednesday November 7 2018 Location Omni Amelia Island Plantation Heron Room
Fernandina Beach FL 900am
Agenda
I Call to Order
II Approval of September 26 2018 Meeting Minutes
III Public Input (items not on the agenda)
IV Financials
bull Budget Report
bull Taxable Revenue Report
V Performance Metrics
bull STR September Report
VI Program Activity Reports
bull Marketing
bull Social MediaInternational
bull Special Events
VII Old Business
bull Review amp Approval AITDC Ten Year Marketing Plan Executive Summary
bull Travel amp Trade Show
VIII New Business
bull Southern Living Idea House Consider match funding for Amelia Island Museum of History
IX Invite Board to the Industry Meeting
X Adjourn
Danny Leeper
Danny Leeper
3-minute limit
Gil Langley
Gil Langley
Amy Boek
Kate Harris
Jamie Fallon
Gil Langley
Jaime Fallon
Gil Langley
Gil Langley
Gil Langley
3
MINUTES
4
AMELIA~ ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board Meeting Wednesday September 26 2018
300 pm 231 Sadler Road Residence Inn Conference Room
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
Present David Caples Barbara Halverstadt Bob Hartman Danny Leeper Jim
McManemon Chip Ross George Sheffield
Absent Jack Healan Roy Smith Donald Stamets
Staff Gil Langley Amy Boek Susan Hurley Kate Harris Jamie Fallon Deb
Nordstrom
I Call to Order
Meeting was called to order by Danny Leeper at 303 pm
II Approval of Minutes ndash Wednesday June 27th amp Monday July 23 2018 TDC Meetings
A motion was made by Bob Hartman to approve minutes of last meetings seconded by Jim
McManemon All approved
III Public Input Items not on the agenda
No public input
IV Financials Gil Langley
Review of the YTD 2018 Budget Budget $6922974 Actual $4677826 Available $2245148
Taxable revenue for FY2018 reported in at $136117640 Jim McManemon commented on the increased business has allowed The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island to hire 100 additional employees He also made a point that not all counties are faring this well and that a great deal of this business comes from the efforts of the TDC
Bob Hartman commented that due to the increased business he has been able to raise the salaries of his employees which keeps employee turnover low Bob also made a point that the increase in travelers is also helping the retail stores on the island
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Review of the FY2019 budget of $7765555 distributed as mandated by the Strategic Plan
o Marketing (65) $5060111
o Administration (15) $1052333
o Travel Trade (100 $ 701556
o Beach Maintenance $ 951555
A motion was made by Jim McManemon to approve the FY2019 Budget seconded by Barbara
Halverstadt All approved
V Performance Metrics Gil Langley
a) A review of research on the top ranked DMArsquos ranked by visitor volume was presented
and showed how using this information will allow the TDC to stay focused on the top
markets that will allow for greater length of stay and an increase in visitors during soft
months
b) 2018 YTD Occupancy reflects Amelia Island is on top of the comp set with 774 and
the YTD ADR is at $24915 and the YTD RevPAR is $19278
VI Program Activity Reports
a) Amy Boek gave an update on the augmented reality project for the 2019 Visitor Guide
The discovery and planning are complete along with the timeline and pre-production
coordination She showed an example of the Cover Activation and outlined what is next
including promotional strategies and project evolution such as additions and co-ops
Also reviewed results of a campaign with TripAdvisor that showed an 82 lift in
visitors to Ameliaislandcom
b) Kaitlin Harris with Hayworth PR reviewed the upcoming PR initiatives The Fall FAM
with traditional media will be September 27th ndash 30th and focus on local restaurants shops
and activities A Dallas Influencer Event in October and a Dickens on Centre Activation
at the Savannah Food and Wine Festival in November
c) Kate Harris presented case studies of how the Content Studios latest video marketing
pieces have allowed us to respond to business needs such as the challenges of perception
due to the Red Tide elsewhere in Florida and the opportunity to gain incremental business
from the multi-billion-dollar health and wellness market
d) Kate Harris outlined the potential and importance of our International market and
compared it to particular domestic markets International is the only market consistently
growing at double-digit rates International visitors spend more than domestic travelers
stay longer tend to not cancel plans and enjoy their visits during our soft months They
demonstrate a sustainable approach to attracting visitors
e) Jamie Fallon reviewed our upcoming events Petanque AI Open Event (for which we
won the 2018 Flagler Award for Special Event ndash Petanque Amelia Island Open) The
Wellness Festival and Dickens on Centre Event New for FY 2019 we can expect to see
more on the Right Whale Festival which is relocating here from Jacksonville Beach
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VII Old Business Gil Langley
a) Beach Cleaning discussion opened by stating that the current company has had a
noticeable improvement in services since July 4th 2018 The beach cleaning service will
be put out to bid sometime in December 2018
b) Dawson Associates created a Proposal for the Amelia Island Signing Program Jim
McManemon shared his recent trip to all the cities in our comp set He commented that
we lack in our signage and our sense of arrival He made a point to say that this is not just
for the tourist but for our residents also Jim McManemon made a motion to accept the
proposal authorizing Dawson Associates to move forward Chip Ross seconded the
motion All approved
VIII New Business
a) Commissioner Chip Ross opened the discussion on the Beach Trash Proposal He
covered a couple of different types of mechanical technology that could service our
needs discussed signage trash cans pick-up options but made it a point to say we must
have clean beaches He is going to continue to work with Gil Langley to move forward
with specific ideas A strong consensus was that the City and the County must work
together on this and that we must continue to educate the residents and visitors to our
beaches
b) Amy Boek presented the Marketing Plan for FY19 developed by the team She pointed
out six key marketing strategies data-driven decision making integrated marketing
approach consistency of brand identity aggressive public relations initiatives expansion
of content studio and planning and optimization to ensure ROI She discussed the
Advertising placement budget and closed with the recognition of Amelia Island CVB
winning 3 top Henry Flagler awards for Print Advertising Special Event and Direct
Marketing as well as 3 Silver Awards for Niche Marketing Digital Advertising and
Mobile Marketing
Jim McManemon made a motion to approve the FY2019 Marketing Plan George Sheffield
seconded it All approved
c) Gil Langley thanked the board for nominating him for the 2018 Ultimate CEO award in
which he won He also reviewed the latest information on the AICVB Management
Contract The practice of the AITDC members serving as members of the AICVB Board
has been discontinued As a final action the AICVB Board named the following to
replace the current Board members As provided in the AICVB revised Bylaws they are
Lodging Establishments David Caples Jack Healan
Providers of Experiences George Stewart Arlene Filkoff
At Large Walter Boatwright Tony Quattrochi
President amp CEO Charles G Langley
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Upon appointing their replacements all members of the AITDC resigned ndash effective
immediately ndash their position on the AICVB Board In addition David Caples has resigned his
position on the AITDC to accept the appointment to the new AICVB Board of Directors After
discussions with Chairman Leeper and at the suggestion of several AITDC members we present
for consideration Olivia Hoblit General Manager of Seaside Amelia
Bob Hartman made a motion to accept the resignations of the AITDC Board members from the
AICVB Board and to accept the replacement AICVB board members Jim McManemon
seconded the motion All approved
IX Adjourned at 430 pm
Approved ___________________ 2018 Tourist Development Council of Amelia Island Florida
By _____________________________ By _______________________________
Danny Leeper Chair Attest Gil Langley Managing Director
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FINANCIALS
9
10232018 1135 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1Ip 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED
37000000 AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND
37QQOQQO 312120 TOURIST DEVELOPMEN -5617500 0 -5617500 -602842416 00 41092416 1073 37QQQQQQ 3611Ql INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -246641 00 246641 1000 37QQQQQQ 3illQl AMERl INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1953915 00 1953915 1000 37QQQQQQ 36llQl AMEEE INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1069139 00 1069139 1000 J 7 QQQQ QQ 36llQl VA INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1725648 00 1725648 1000 37QQQQQQ HillQl EVRB INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -643674 00 643674 1000 37QQQOQQ 36ll6l EVRll CQ INTEREST 0 0 0 -595135 00 595135 1000 37QOQQQQ 361161 EVRl5 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -383522 00 383522 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 361161 EVRB6 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -274225 00 274225 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 399951 CASH FWD - RESEARCHi -49729 -12026 -61755 00 00 -6175500 0 3ZQQQQQQ 3 9 9952 CASH EiiO-MARKETING -1134999 -1286930 -2421929 00 00 -242192900 0 3ZQQQQQQ 399953 CASH EiiD-TRADE -450558 -381801 -832359 00 00 -83235900 0 37QQQQQQ 399954 CASH FND-BEACH IMP -1505588 328047 -1177541 00 00 -117754100 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -609734315 00 -401374085 603
37521582 TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT
37521582 591llQ CLERK ADMINISTRATI~ 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 -616333 1073 3752152 59191Q TAXCQ ADMIN FEE-TAX 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 - 616333 1073
TOTAL TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT 168526 0 168526 18085266 00 -1232666 1073
37522552 TDC RESEARCHADMIN
37522552 531Q41 MANAGEMENT FEE-CVB 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
TOTAL TDC RESJiARCHADMIN 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
37523552 TDC MARKETING
3Z523552 51811Q AD~ CQNT-AD ERQOllC 250000 500000 750000 52244253 00 22755747 697 37523552 54812Q AD~ CQNT-MAG ELACE 2817659 -250000 2567659 173444911 00 83320989 675 37523552 54824Q AD~ CQNT - NEBSITE 316000 0 316000 19735640 00 11864360 625
10
2 l0232018 ll35 IBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS
37523552 37523552
51825Q 548320
ADY ADV
CQNT-FQCUS GRQIN HQUSE-NEWSP
92000 0
0 715
37523552 3 7 523552 3 7523552 3Z52J552 37 5 2 355 2 31523552 37523552 37523552
51833Q 54 6JSQ 54 65 2 Q 51 653Q 5 4 flfi 4Q 54 6zlQ 54f372Q 54874Q
ADY IN HQlSH11SC 8DV I N HQJlSi shy GQLESPECIAL EVENTS GRANT - MU SEUM STI EQJlIPMENT E R - 8JENi EEES p R - 8GENCY EXPEN PR FUNCTIQNS-QN I
42175 60000
450000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
-715 0
350000 0 0 0 0 0
37523552 54677Q P R - MISCl8IR FAR 5000 0
TOTAL TDC MARKETING 4175834 600000
37523581 TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT
37 523561 591Ql6 TRANS QUT-GENERALshy 1000 0
TOTAL TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT 1000 0
37524552 TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR
37524552 37524552
546Ql6 54flQ19
TRAYEL TRADE Pl[BLIHQSPITALITY SERVIC
164500 165947
0 25000
37524552 546111 DlESlSUBSCRIETlTRA 35000 0 37524552 37524552
546121 541ll31
PRINTING-BRQCHURESFREIHTlFEDERAL
175000 5000
0 0
37524552 37 S21552 37524552 37524552
546141 54 6151 516161 546l6Q
REGIST-REG-TRADE s QTHER TRAVEL EllEEN QN ISLAND - EAMS PRQMQTIQN8L SlPELI
75000 60000 30000 49450
0 0 0 0
TOTAL TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR 759897 25000
37525539 TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS
37525539 5341Q2 CQNTRACT SERVICE - B 534897 0 37525539 55QQQ DUES amp SUBSCRIPT IQ 10000 0
REVISED BUDGET
92000 715
41460 60000
800000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
5000
4775834
1000
1000
164500 190947
35000 175000
5000 75000 60000 30000 49450
784897
534897 10000
YTD ACTUAL
7273345 71458
2238613 00
56802060 1750000
00 6600000 1673319
719 80 00
321905579
66200
66200
10176095 9813392 1000158 2678819
00 533528
1088325 320019
1693492
27303828
14714565 650000
ENCUMBRANCES
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
1206400 00
Ip glytdbud
AVAILABLE PCT BUDGET USED
1926655 791 42 999
1907387 540 6000000 0
23197940 71 0 00 1000
350000 0 1600000 805
826681 669 1428020 48
500000 0
155677821 674
33800 662
33800 662
6273905 61 9 9281308 514 2499842 286
14821181 153 500000 0
6966472 7 1 4911675 18 1 2679981 10 7 3251508 342
51185872 348
37568735 298 350000 650
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102320186235glan
1135 I BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT I
p 3 glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
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Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
$0
$20000000
$40000000
$60000000
$80000000
$100000000
$120000000
$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
$0
$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
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3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
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The STR Destination Report is a publication of STR Inc and STR Global Ltd and is intended solely for use by paid subscribers Reproduction or distribution of the STR Destination Report in whole or part without written permission is prohibited and subject to legal action If you have received this report and are NOT a subscriber to the STR Destination Report please contact us immediately Source 2018 STR Inc STR Global Ltd trading as STR
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
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Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
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Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
3
32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
4
33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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34
Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
6
35
customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
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BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
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Secretary This document approved as to form and
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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MINUTES
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AMELIA~ ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board Meeting Wednesday September 26 2018
300 pm 231 Sadler Road Residence Inn Conference Room
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
Present David Caples Barbara Halverstadt Bob Hartman Danny Leeper Jim
McManemon Chip Ross George Sheffield
Absent Jack Healan Roy Smith Donald Stamets
Staff Gil Langley Amy Boek Susan Hurley Kate Harris Jamie Fallon Deb
Nordstrom
I Call to Order
Meeting was called to order by Danny Leeper at 303 pm
II Approval of Minutes ndash Wednesday June 27th amp Monday July 23 2018 TDC Meetings
A motion was made by Bob Hartman to approve minutes of last meetings seconded by Jim
McManemon All approved
III Public Input Items not on the agenda
No public input
IV Financials Gil Langley
Review of the YTD 2018 Budget Budget $6922974 Actual $4677826 Available $2245148
Taxable revenue for FY2018 reported in at $136117640 Jim McManemon commented on the increased business has allowed The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island to hire 100 additional employees He also made a point that not all counties are faring this well and that a great deal of this business comes from the efforts of the TDC
Bob Hartman commented that due to the increased business he has been able to raise the salaries of his employees which keeps employee turnover low Bob also made a point that the increase in travelers is also helping the retail stores on the island
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Review of the FY2019 budget of $7765555 distributed as mandated by the Strategic Plan
o Marketing (65) $5060111
o Administration (15) $1052333
o Travel Trade (100 $ 701556
o Beach Maintenance $ 951555
A motion was made by Jim McManemon to approve the FY2019 Budget seconded by Barbara
Halverstadt All approved
V Performance Metrics Gil Langley
a) A review of research on the top ranked DMArsquos ranked by visitor volume was presented
and showed how using this information will allow the TDC to stay focused on the top
markets that will allow for greater length of stay and an increase in visitors during soft
months
b) 2018 YTD Occupancy reflects Amelia Island is on top of the comp set with 774 and
the YTD ADR is at $24915 and the YTD RevPAR is $19278
VI Program Activity Reports
a) Amy Boek gave an update on the augmented reality project for the 2019 Visitor Guide
The discovery and planning are complete along with the timeline and pre-production
coordination She showed an example of the Cover Activation and outlined what is next
including promotional strategies and project evolution such as additions and co-ops
Also reviewed results of a campaign with TripAdvisor that showed an 82 lift in
visitors to Ameliaislandcom
b) Kaitlin Harris with Hayworth PR reviewed the upcoming PR initiatives The Fall FAM
with traditional media will be September 27th ndash 30th and focus on local restaurants shops
and activities A Dallas Influencer Event in October and a Dickens on Centre Activation
at the Savannah Food and Wine Festival in November
c) Kate Harris presented case studies of how the Content Studios latest video marketing
pieces have allowed us to respond to business needs such as the challenges of perception
due to the Red Tide elsewhere in Florida and the opportunity to gain incremental business
from the multi-billion-dollar health and wellness market
d) Kate Harris outlined the potential and importance of our International market and
compared it to particular domestic markets International is the only market consistently
growing at double-digit rates International visitors spend more than domestic travelers
stay longer tend to not cancel plans and enjoy their visits during our soft months They
demonstrate a sustainable approach to attracting visitors
e) Jamie Fallon reviewed our upcoming events Petanque AI Open Event (for which we
won the 2018 Flagler Award for Special Event ndash Petanque Amelia Island Open) The
Wellness Festival and Dickens on Centre Event New for FY 2019 we can expect to see
more on the Right Whale Festival which is relocating here from Jacksonville Beach
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VII Old Business Gil Langley
a) Beach Cleaning discussion opened by stating that the current company has had a
noticeable improvement in services since July 4th 2018 The beach cleaning service will
be put out to bid sometime in December 2018
b) Dawson Associates created a Proposal for the Amelia Island Signing Program Jim
McManemon shared his recent trip to all the cities in our comp set He commented that
we lack in our signage and our sense of arrival He made a point to say that this is not just
for the tourist but for our residents also Jim McManemon made a motion to accept the
proposal authorizing Dawson Associates to move forward Chip Ross seconded the
motion All approved
VIII New Business
a) Commissioner Chip Ross opened the discussion on the Beach Trash Proposal He
covered a couple of different types of mechanical technology that could service our
needs discussed signage trash cans pick-up options but made it a point to say we must
have clean beaches He is going to continue to work with Gil Langley to move forward
with specific ideas A strong consensus was that the City and the County must work
together on this and that we must continue to educate the residents and visitors to our
beaches
b) Amy Boek presented the Marketing Plan for FY19 developed by the team She pointed
out six key marketing strategies data-driven decision making integrated marketing
approach consistency of brand identity aggressive public relations initiatives expansion
of content studio and planning and optimization to ensure ROI She discussed the
Advertising placement budget and closed with the recognition of Amelia Island CVB
winning 3 top Henry Flagler awards for Print Advertising Special Event and Direct
Marketing as well as 3 Silver Awards for Niche Marketing Digital Advertising and
Mobile Marketing
Jim McManemon made a motion to approve the FY2019 Marketing Plan George Sheffield
seconded it All approved
c) Gil Langley thanked the board for nominating him for the 2018 Ultimate CEO award in
which he won He also reviewed the latest information on the AICVB Management
Contract The practice of the AITDC members serving as members of the AICVB Board
has been discontinued As a final action the AICVB Board named the following to
replace the current Board members As provided in the AICVB revised Bylaws they are
Lodging Establishments David Caples Jack Healan
Providers of Experiences George Stewart Arlene Filkoff
At Large Walter Boatwright Tony Quattrochi
President amp CEO Charles G Langley
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Upon appointing their replacements all members of the AITDC resigned ndash effective
immediately ndash their position on the AICVB Board In addition David Caples has resigned his
position on the AITDC to accept the appointment to the new AICVB Board of Directors After
discussions with Chairman Leeper and at the suggestion of several AITDC members we present
for consideration Olivia Hoblit General Manager of Seaside Amelia
Bob Hartman made a motion to accept the resignations of the AITDC Board members from the
AICVB Board and to accept the replacement AICVB board members Jim McManemon
seconded the motion All approved
IX Adjourned at 430 pm
Approved ___________________ 2018 Tourist Development Council of Amelia Island Florida
By _____________________________ By _______________________________
Danny Leeper Chair Attest Gil Langley Managing Director
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FINANCIALS
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10232018 1135 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1Ip 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED
37000000 AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND
37QQOQQO 312120 TOURIST DEVELOPMEN -5617500 0 -5617500 -602842416 00 41092416 1073 37QQQQQQ 3611Ql INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -246641 00 246641 1000 37QQQQQQ 3illQl AMERl INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1953915 00 1953915 1000 37QQQQQQ 36llQl AMEEE INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1069139 00 1069139 1000 J 7 QQQQ QQ 36llQl VA INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1725648 00 1725648 1000 37QQQQQQ HillQl EVRB INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -643674 00 643674 1000 37QQQOQQ 36ll6l EVRll CQ INTEREST 0 0 0 -595135 00 595135 1000 37QOQQQQ 361161 EVRl5 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -383522 00 383522 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 361161 EVRB6 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -274225 00 274225 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 399951 CASH FWD - RESEARCHi -49729 -12026 -61755 00 00 -6175500 0 3ZQQQQQQ 3 9 9952 CASH EiiO-MARKETING -1134999 -1286930 -2421929 00 00 -242192900 0 3ZQQQQQQ 399953 CASH EiiD-TRADE -450558 -381801 -832359 00 00 -83235900 0 37QQQQQQ 399954 CASH FND-BEACH IMP -1505588 328047 -1177541 00 00 -117754100 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -609734315 00 -401374085 603
37521582 TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT
37521582 591llQ CLERK ADMINISTRATI~ 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 -616333 1073 3752152 59191Q TAXCQ ADMIN FEE-TAX 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 - 616333 1073
TOTAL TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT 168526 0 168526 18085266 00 -1232666 1073
37522552 TDC RESEARCHADMIN
37522552 531Q41 MANAGEMENT FEE-CVB 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
TOTAL TDC RESJiARCHADMIN 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
37523552 TDC MARKETING
3Z523552 51811Q AD~ CQNT-AD ERQOllC 250000 500000 750000 52244253 00 22755747 697 37523552 54812Q AD~ CQNT-MAG ELACE 2817659 -250000 2567659 173444911 00 83320989 675 37523552 54824Q AD~ CQNT - NEBSITE 316000 0 316000 19735640 00 11864360 625
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2 l0232018 ll35 IBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS
37523552 37523552
51825Q 548320
ADY ADV
CQNT-FQCUS GRQIN HQUSE-NEWSP
92000 0
0 715
37523552 3 7 523552 3 7523552 3Z52J552 37 5 2 355 2 31523552 37523552 37523552
51833Q 54 6JSQ 54 65 2 Q 51 653Q 5 4 flfi 4Q 54 6zlQ 54f372Q 54874Q
ADY IN HQlSH11SC 8DV I N HQJlSi shy GQLESPECIAL EVENTS GRANT - MU SEUM STI EQJlIPMENT E R - 8JENi EEES p R - 8GENCY EXPEN PR FUNCTIQNS-QN I
42175 60000
450000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
-715 0
350000 0 0 0 0 0
37523552 54677Q P R - MISCl8IR FAR 5000 0
TOTAL TDC MARKETING 4175834 600000
37523581 TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT
37 523561 591Ql6 TRANS QUT-GENERALshy 1000 0
TOTAL TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT 1000 0
37524552 TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR
37524552 37524552
546Ql6 54flQ19
TRAYEL TRADE Pl[BLIHQSPITALITY SERVIC
164500 165947
0 25000
37524552 546111 DlESlSUBSCRIETlTRA 35000 0 37524552 37524552
546121 541ll31
PRINTING-BRQCHURESFREIHTlFEDERAL
175000 5000
0 0
37524552 37 S21552 37524552 37524552
546141 54 6151 516161 546l6Q
REGIST-REG-TRADE s QTHER TRAVEL EllEEN QN ISLAND - EAMS PRQMQTIQN8L SlPELI
75000 60000 30000 49450
0 0 0 0
TOTAL TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR 759897 25000
37525539 TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS
37525539 5341Q2 CQNTRACT SERVICE - B 534897 0 37525539 55QQQ DUES amp SUBSCRIPT IQ 10000 0
REVISED BUDGET
92000 715
41460 60000
800000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
5000
4775834
1000
1000
164500 190947
35000 175000
5000 75000 60000 30000 49450
784897
534897 10000
YTD ACTUAL
7273345 71458
2238613 00
56802060 1750000
00 6600000 1673319
719 80 00
321905579
66200
66200
10176095 9813392 1000158 2678819
00 533528
1088325 320019
1693492
27303828
14714565 650000
ENCUMBRANCES
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
1206400 00
Ip glytdbud
AVAILABLE PCT BUDGET USED
1926655 791 42 999
1907387 540 6000000 0
23197940 71 0 00 1000
350000 0 1600000 805
826681 669 1428020 48
500000 0
155677821 674
33800 662
33800 662
6273905 61 9 9281308 514 2499842 286
14821181 153 500000 0
6966472 7 1 4911675 18 1 2679981 10 7 3251508 342
51185872 348
37568735 298 350000 650
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102320186235glan
1135 I BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT I
p 3 glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
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Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
$0
$20000000
$40000000
$60000000
$80000000
$100000000
$120000000
$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
$0
$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
14
RESEARCH
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Date Created Oct 17 2018
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
Table Of Contents 1
Multi Segment 2
Trend Amelia Island+ 3
Response Amelia Island+ 4
Help 5
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
94 53 10723 7082
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
A blank row indicates insufficient data
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
19
Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
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NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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AMELIA~ ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Board Meeting Wednesday September 26 2018
300 pm 231 Sadler Road Residence Inn Conference Room
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
Present David Caples Barbara Halverstadt Bob Hartman Danny Leeper Jim
McManemon Chip Ross George Sheffield
Absent Jack Healan Roy Smith Donald Stamets
Staff Gil Langley Amy Boek Susan Hurley Kate Harris Jamie Fallon Deb
Nordstrom
I Call to Order
Meeting was called to order by Danny Leeper at 303 pm
II Approval of Minutes ndash Wednesday June 27th amp Monday July 23 2018 TDC Meetings
A motion was made by Bob Hartman to approve minutes of last meetings seconded by Jim
McManemon All approved
III Public Input Items not on the agenda
No public input
IV Financials Gil Langley
Review of the YTD 2018 Budget Budget $6922974 Actual $4677826 Available $2245148
Taxable revenue for FY2018 reported in at $136117640 Jim McManemon commented on the increased business has allowed The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island to hire 100 additional employees He also made a point that not all counties are faring this well and that a great deal of this business comes from the efforts of the TDC
Bob Hartman commented that due to the increased business he has been able to raise the salaries of his employees which keeps employee turnover low Bob also made a point that the increase in travelers is also helping the retail stores on the island
5
Review of the FY2019 budget of $7765555 distributed as mandated by the Strategic Plan
o Marketing (65) $5060111
o Administration (15) $1052333
o Travel Trade (100 $ 701556
o Beach Maintenance $ 951555
A motion was made by Jim McManemon to approve the FY2019 Budget seconded by Barbara
Halverstadt All approved
V Performance Metrics Gil Langley
a) A review of research on the top ranked DMArsquos ranked by visitor volume was presented
and showed how using this information will allow the TDC to stay focused on the top
markets that will allow for greater length of stay and an increase in visitors during soft
months
b) 2018 YTD Occupancy reflects Amelia Island is on top of the comp set with 774 and
the YTD ADR is at $24915 and the YTD RevPAR is $19278
VI Program Activity Reports
a) Amy Boek gave an update on the augmented reality project for the 2019 Visitor Guide
The discovery and planning are complete along with the timeline and pre-production
coordination She showed an example of the Cover Activation and outlined what is next
including promotional strategies and project evolution such as additions and co-ops
Also reviewed results of a campaign with TripAdvisor that showed an 82 lift in
visitors to Ameliaislandcom
b) Kaitlin Harris with Hayworth PR reviewed the upcoming PR initiatives The Fall FAM
with traditional media will be September 27th ndash 30th and focus on local restaurants shops
and activities A Dallas Influencer Event in October and a Dickens on Centre Activation
at the Savannah Food and Wine Festival in November
c) Kate Harris presented case studies of how the Content Studios latest video marketing
pieces have allowed us to respond to business needs such as the challenges of perception
due to the Red Tide elsewhere in Florida and the opportunity to gain incremental business
from the multi-billion-dollar health and wellness market
d) Kate Harris outlined the potential and importance of our International market and
compared it to particular domestic markets International is the only market consistently
growing at double-digit rates International visitors spend more than domestic travelers
stay longer tend to not cancel plans and enjoy their visits during our soft months They
demonstrate a sustainable approach to attracting visitors
e) Jamie Fallon reviewed our upcoming events Petanque AI Open Event (for which we
won the 2018 Flagler Award for Special Event ndash Petanque Amelia Island Open) The
Wellness Festival and Dickens on Centre Event New for FY 2019 we can expect to see
more on the Right Whale Festival which is relocating here from Jacksonville Beach
6
VII Old Business Gil Langley
a) Beach Cleaning discussion opened by stating that the current company has had a
noticeable improvement in services since July 4th 2018 The beach cleaning service will
be put out to bid sometime in December 2018
b) Dawson Associates created a Proposal for the Amelia Island Signing Program Jim
McManemon shared his recent trip to all the cities in our comp set He commented that
we lack in our signage and our sense of arrival He made a point to say that this is not just
for the tourist but for our residents also Jim McManemon made a motion to accept the
proposal authorizing Dawson Associates to move forward Chip Ross seconded the
motion All approved
VIII New Business
a) Commissioner Chip Ross opened the discussion on the Beach Trash Proposal He
covered a couple of different types of mechanical technology that could service our
needs discussed signage trash cans pick-up options but made it a point to say we must
have clean beaches He is going to continue to work with Gil Langley to move forward
with specific ideas A strong consensus was that the City and the County must work
together on this and that we must continue to educate the residents and visitors to our
beaches
b) Amy Boek presented the Marketing Plan for FY19 developed by the team She pointed
out six key marketing strategies data-driven decision making integrated marketing
approach consistency of brand identity aggressive public relations initiatives expansion
of content studio and planning and optimization to ensure ROI She discussed the
Advertising placement budget and closed with the recognition of Amelia Island CVB
winning 3 top Henry Flagler awards for Print Advertising Special Event and Direct
Marketing as well as 3 Silver Awards for Niche Marketing Digital Advertising and
Mobile Marketing
Jim McManemon made a motion to approve the FY2019 Marketing Plan George Sheffield
seconded it All approved
c) Gil Langley thanked the board for nominating him for the 2018 Ultimate CEO award in
which he won He also reviewed the latest information on the AICVB Management
Contract The practice of the AITDC members serving as members of the AICVB Board
has been discontinued As a final action the AICVB Board named the following to
replace the current Board members As provided in the AICVB revised Bylaws they are
Lodging Establishments David Caples Jack Healan
Providers of Experiences George Stewart Arlene Filkoff
At Large Walter Boatwright Tony Quattrochi
President amp CEO Charles G Langley
7
Upon appointing their replacements all members of the AITDC resigned ndash effective
immediately ndash their position on the AICVB Board In addition David Caples has resigned his
position on the AITDC to accept the appointment to the new AICVB Board of Directors After
discussions with Chairman Leeper and at the suggestion of several AITDC members we present
for consideration Olivia Hoblit General Manager of Seaside Amelia
Bob Hartman made a motion to accept the resignations of the AITDC Board members from the
AICVB Board and to accept the replacement AICVB board members Jim McManemon
seconded the motion All approved
IX Adjourned at 430 pm
Approved ___________________ 2018 Tourist Development Council of Amelia Island Florida
By _____________________________ By _______________________________
Danny Leeper Chair Attest Gil Langley Managing Director
8
FINANCIALS
9
10232018 1135 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1Ip 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED
37000000 AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND
37QQOQQO 312120 TOURIST DEVELOPMEN -5617500 0 -5617500 -602842416 00 41092416 1073 37QQQQQQ 3611Ql INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -246641 00 246641 1000 37QQQQQQ 3illQl AMERl INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1953915 00 1953915 1000 37QQQQQQ 36llQl AMEEE INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1069139 00 1069139 1000 J 7 QQQQ QQ 36llQl VA INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1725648 00 1725648 1000 37QQQQQQ HillQl EVRB INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -643674 00 643674 1000 37QQQOQQ 36ll6l EVRll CQ INTEREST 0 0 0 -595135 00 595135 1000 37QOQQQQ 361161 EVRl5 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -383522 00 383522 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 361161 EVRB6 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -274225 00 274225 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 399951 CASH FWD - RESEARCHi -49729 -12026 -61755 00 00 -6175500 0 3ZQQQQQQ 3 9 9952 CASH EiiO-MARKETING -1134999 -1286930 -2421929 00 00 -242192900 0 3ZQQQQQQ 399953 CASH EiiD-TRADE -450558 -381801 -832359 00 00 -83235900 0 37QQQQQQ 399954 CASH FND-BEACH IMP -1505588 328047 -1177541 00 00 -117754100 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -609734315 00 -401374085 603
37521582 TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT
37521582 591llQ CLERK ADMINISTRATI~ 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 -616333 1073 3752152 59191Q TAXCQ ADMIN FEE-TAX 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 - 616333 1073
TOTAL TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT 168526 0 168526 18085266 00 -1232666 1073
37522552 TDC RESEARCHADMIN
37522552 531Q41 MANAGEMENT FEE-CVB 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
TOTAL TDC RESJiARCHADMIN 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
37523552 TDC MARKETING
3Z523552 51811Q AD~ CQNT-AD ERQOllC 250000 500000 750000 52244253 00 22755747 697 37523552 54812Q AD~ CQNT-MAG ELACE 2817659 -250000 2567659 173444911 00 83320989 675 37523552 54824Q AD~ CQNT - NEBSITE 316000 0 316000 19735640 00 11864360 625
10
2 l0232018 ll35 IBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS
37523552 37523552
51825Q 548320
ADY ADV
CQNT-FQCUS GRQIN HQUSE-NEWSP
92000 0
0 715
37523552 3 7 523552 3 7523552 3Z52J552 37 5 2 355 2 31523552 37523552 37523552
51833Q 54 6JSQ 54 65 2 Q 51 653Q 5 4 flfi 4Q 54 6zlQ 54f372Q 54874Q
ADY IN HQlSH11SC 8DV I N HQJlSi shy GQLESPECIAL EVENTS GRANT - MU SEUM STI EQJlIPMENT E R - 8JENi EEES p R - 8GENCY EXPEN PR FUNCTIQNS-QN I
42175 60000
450000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
-715 0
350000 0 0 0 0 0
37523552 54677Q P R - MISCl8IR FAR 5000 0
TOTAL TDC MARKETING 4175834 600000
37523581 TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT
37 523561 591Ql6 TRANS QUT-GENERALshy 1000 0
TOTAL TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT 1000 0
37524552 TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR
37524552 37524552
546Ql6 54flQ19
TRAYEL TRADE Pl[BLIHQSPITALITY SERVIC
164500 165947
0 25000
37524552 546111 DlESlSUBSCRIETlTRA 35000 0 37524552 37524552
546121 541ll31
PRINTING-BRQCHURESFREIHTlFEDERAL
175000 5000
0 0
37524552 37 S21552 37524552 37524552
546141 54 6151 516161 546l6Q
REGIST-REG-TRADE s QTHER TRAVEL EllEEN QN ISLAND - EAMS PRQMQTIQN8L SlPELI
75000 60000 30000 49450
0 0 0 0
TOTAL TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR 759897 25000
37525539 TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS
37525539 5341Q2 CQNTRACT SERVICE - B 534897 0 37525539 55QQQ DUES amp SUBSCRIPT IQ 10000 0
REVISED BUDGET
92000 715
41460 60000
800000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
5000
4775834
1000
1000
164500 190947
35000 175000
5000 75000 60000 30000 49450
784897
534897 10000
YTD ACTUAL
7273345 71458
2238613 00
56802060 1750000
00 6600000 1673319
719 80 00
321905579
66200
66200
10176095 9813392 1000158 2678819
00 533528
1088325 320019
1693492
27303828
14714565 650000
ENCUMBRANCES
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
1206400 00
Ip glytdbud
AVAILABLE PCT BUDGET USED
1926655 791 42 999
1907387 540 6000000 0
23197940 71 0 00 1000
350000 0 1600000 805
826681 669 1428020 48
500000 0
155677821 674
33800 662
33800 662
6273905 61 9 9281308 514 2499842 286
14821181 153 500000 0
6966472 7 1 4911675 18 1 2679981 10 7 3251508 342
51185872 348
37568735 298 350000 650
11
102320186235glan
1135 I BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT I
p 3 glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
12
Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
$0
$20000000
$40000000
$60000000
$80000000
$100000000
$120000000
$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
$0
$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
14
RESEARCH
15
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Date Created Oct 17 2018
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
Table Of Contents 1
Multi Segment 2
Trend Amelia Island+ 3
Response Amelia Island+ 4
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
94 53 10723 7082
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
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Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
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21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
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22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
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23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
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26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
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27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
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28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
4
33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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34
Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
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VISIT PENSACOLA INC
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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Review of the FY2019 budget of $7765555 distributed as mandated by the Strategic Plan
o Marketing (65) $5060111
o Administration (15) $1052333
o Travel Trade (100 $ 701556
o Beach Maintenance $ 951555
A motion was made by Jim McManemon to approve the FY2019 Budget seconded by Barbara
Halverstadt All approved
V Performance Metrics Gil Langley
a) A review of research on the top ranked DMArsquos ranked by visitor volume was presented
and showed how using this information will allow the TDC to stay focused on the top
markets that will allow for greater length of stay and an increase in visitors during soft
months
b) 2018 YTD Occupancy reflects Amelia Island is on top of the comp set with 774 and
the YTD ADR is at $24915 and the YTD RevPAR is $19278
VI Program Activity Reports
a) Amy Boek gave an update on the augmented reality project for the 2019 Visitor Guide
The discovery and planning are complete along with the timeline and pre-production
coordination She showed an example of the Cover Activation and outlined what is next
including promotional strategies and project evolution such as additions and co-ops
Also reviewed results of a campaign with TripAdvisor that showed an 82 lift in
visitors to Ameliaislandcom
b) Kaitlin Harris with Hayworth PR reviewed the upcoming PR initiatives The Fall FAM
with traditional media will be September 27th ndash 30th and focus on local restaurants shops
and activities A Dallas Influencer Event in October and a Dickens on Centre Activation
at the Savannah Food and Wine Festival in November
c) Kate Harris presented case studies of how the Content Studios latest video marketing
pieces have allowed us to respond to business needs such as the challenges of perception
due to the Red Tide elsewhere in Florida and the opportunity to gain incremental business
from the multi-billion-dollar health and wellness market
d) Kate Harris outlined the potential and importance of our International market and
compared it to particular domestic markets International is the only market consistently
growing at double-digit rates International visitors spend more than domestic travelers
stay longer tend to not cancel plans and enjoy their visits during our soft months They
demonstrate a sustainable approach to attracting visitors
e) Jamie Fallon reviewed our upcoming events Petanque AI Open Event (for which we
won the 2018 Flagler Award for Special Event ndash Petanque Amelia Island Open) The
Wellness Festival and Dickens on Centre Event New for FY 2019 we can expect to see
more on the Right Whale Festival which is relocating here from Jacksonville Beach
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VII Old Business Gil Langley
a) Beach Cleaning discussion opened by stating that the current company has had a
noticeable improvement in services since July 4th 2018 The beach cleaning service will
be put out to bid sometime in December 2018
b) Dawson Associates created a Proposal for the Amelia Island Signing Program Jim
McManemon shared his recent trip to all the cities in our comp set He commented that
we lack in our signage and our sense of arrival He made a point to say that this is not just
for the tourist but for our residents also Jim McManemon made a motion to accept the
proposal authorizing Dawson Associates to move forward Chip Ross seconded the
motion All approved
VIII New Business
a) Commissioner Chip Ross opened the discussion on the Beach Trash Proposal He
covered a couple of different types of mechanical technology that could service our
needs discussed signage trash cans pick-up options but made it a point to say we must
have clean beaches He is going to continue to work with Gil Langley to move forward
with specific ideas A strong consensus was that the City and the County must work
together on this and that we must continue to educate the residents and visitors to our
beaches
b) Amy Boek presented the Marketing Plan for FY19 developed by the team She pointed
out six key marketing strategies data-driven decision making integrated marketing
approach consistency of brand identity aggressive public relations initiatives expansion
of content studio and planning and optimization to ensure ROI She discussed the
Advertising placement budget and closed with the recognition of Amelia Island CVB
winning 3 top Henry Flagler awards for Print Advertising Special Event and Direct
Marketing as well as 3 Silver Awards for Niche Marketing Digital Advertising and
Mobile Marketing
Jim McManemon made a motion to approve the FY2019 Marketing Plan George Sheffield
seconded it All approved
c) Gil Langley thanked the board for nominating him for the 2018 Ultimate CEO award in
which he won He also reviewed the latest information on the AICVB Management
Contract The practice of the AITDC members serving as members of the AICVB Board
has been discontinued As a final action the AICVB Board named the following to
replace the current Board members As provided in the AICVB revised Bylaws they are
Lodging Establishments David Caples Jack Healan
Providers of Experiences George Stewart Arlene Filkoff
At Large Walter Boatwright Tony Quattrochi
President amp CEO Charles G Langley
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Upon appointing their replacements all members of the AITDC resigned ndash effective
immediately ndash their position on the AICVB Board In addition David Caples has resigned his
position on the AITDC to accept the appointment to the new AICVB Board of Directors After
discussions with Chairman Leeper and at the suggestion of several AITDC members we present
for consideration Olivia Hoblit General Manager of Seaside Amelia
Bob Hartman made a motion to accept the resignations of the AITDC Board members from the
AICVB Board and to accept the replacement AICVB board members Jim McManemon
seconded the motion All approved
IX Adjourned at 430 pm
Approved ___________________ 2018 Tourist Development Council of Amelia Island Florida
By _____________________________ By _______________________________
Danny Leeper Chair Attest Gil Langley Managing Director
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FINANCIALS
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10232018 1135 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1Ip 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED
37000000 AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND
37QQOQQO 312120 TOURIST DEVELOPMEN -5617500 0 -5617500 -602842416 00 41092416 1073 37QQQQQQ 3611Ql INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -246641 00 246641 1000 37QQQQQQ 3illQl AMERl INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1953915 00 1953915 1000 37QQQQQQ 36llQl AMEEE INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1069139 00 1069139 1000 J 7 QQQQ QQ 36llQl VA INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1725648 00 1725648 1000 37QQQQQQ HillQl EVRB INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -643674 00 643674 1000 37QQQOQQ 36ll6l EVRll CQ INTEREST 0 0 0 -595135 00 595135 1000 37QOQQQQ 361161 EVRl5 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -383522 00 383522 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 361161 EVRB6 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -274225 00 274225 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 399951 CASH FWD - RESEARCHi -49729 -12026 -61755 00 00 -6175500 0 3ZQQQQQQ 3 9 9952 CASH EiiO-MARKETING -1134999 -1286930 -2421929 00 00 -242192900 0 3ZQQQQQQ 399953 CASH EiiD-TRADE -450558 -381801 -832359 00 00 -83235900 0 37QQQQQQ 399954 CASH FND-BEACH IMP -1505588 328047 -1177541 00 00 -117754100 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -609734315 00 -401374085 603
37521582 TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT
37521582 591llQ CLERK ADMINISTRATI~ 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 -616333 1073 3752152 59191Q TAXCQ ADMIN FEE-TAX 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 - 616333 1073
TOTAL TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT 168526 0 168526 18085266 00 -1232666 1073
37522552 TDC RESEARCHADMIN
37522552 531Q41 MANAGEMENT FEE-CVB 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
TOTAL TDC RESJiARCHADMIN 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
37523552 TDC MARKETING
3Z523552 51811Q AD~ CQNT-AD ERQOllC 250000 500000 750000 52244253 00 22755747 697 37523552 54812Q AD~ CQNT-MAG ELACE 2817659 -250000 2567659 173444911 00 83320989 675 37523552 54824Q AD~ CQNT - NEBSITE 316000 0 316000 19735640 00 11864360 625
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2 l0232018 ll35 IBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS
37523552 37523552
51825Q 548320
ADY ADV
CQNT-FQCUS GRQIN HQUSE-NEWSP
92000 0
0 715
37523552 3 7 523552 3 7523552 3Z52J552 37 5 2 355 2 31523552 37523552 37523552
51833Q 54 6JSQ 54 65 2 Q 51 653Q 5 4 flfi 4Q 54 6zlQ 54f372Q 54874Q
ADY IN HQlSH11SC 8DV I N HQJlSi shy GQLESPECIAL EVENTS GRANT - MU SEUM STI EQJlIPMENT E R - 8JENi EEES p R - 8GENCY EXPEN PR FUNCTIQNS-QN I
42175 60000
450000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
-715 0
350000 0 0 0 0 0
37523552 54677Q P R - MISCl8IR FAR 5000 0
TOTAL TDC MARKETING 4175834 600000
37523581 TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT
37 523561 591Ql6 TRANS QUT-GENERALshy 1000 0
TOTAL TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT 1000 0
37524552 TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR
37524552 37524552
546Ql6 54flQ19
TRAYEL TRADE Pl[BLIHQSPITALITY SERVIC
164500 165947
0 25000
37524552 546111 DlESlSUBSCRIETlTRA 35000 0 37524552 37524552
546121 541ll31
PRINTING-BRQCHURESFREIHTlFEDERAL
175000 5000
0 0
37524552 37 S21552 37524552 37524552
546141 54 6151 516161 546l6Q
REGIST-REG-TRADE s QTHER TRAVEL EllEEN QN ISLAND - EAMS PRQMQTIQN8L SlPELI
75000 60000 30000 49450
0 0 0 0
TOTAL TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR 759897 25000
37525539 TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS
37525539 5341Q2 CQNTRACT SERVICE - B 534897 0 37525539 55QQQ DUES amp SUBSCRIPT IQ 10000 0
REVISED BUDGET
92000 715
41460 60000
800000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
5000
4775834
1000
1000
164500 190947
35000 175000
5000 75000 60000 30000 49450
784897
534897 10000
YTD ACTUAL
7273345 71458
2238613 00
56802060 1750000
00 6600000 1673319
719 80 00
321905579
66200
66200
10176095 9813392 1000158 2678819
00 533528
1088325 320019
1693492
27303828
14714565 650000
ENCUMBRANCES
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
1206400 00
Ip glytdbud
AVAILABLE PCT BUDGET USED
1926655 791 42 999
1907387 540 6000000 0
23197940 71 0 00 1000
350000 0 1600000 805
826681 669 1428020 48
500000 0
155677821 674
33800 662
33800 662
6273905 61 9 9281308 514 2499842 286
14821181 153 500000 0
6966472 7 1 4911675 18 1 2679981 10 7 3251508 342
51185872 348
37568735 298 350000 650
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1135 I BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT I
p 3 glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
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Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
$0
$20000000
$40000000
$60000000
$80000000
$100000000
$120000000
$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
$0
$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
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Date Created Oct 17 2018
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
Table Of Contents 1
Multi Segment 2
Trend Amelia Island+ 3
Response Amelia Island+ 4
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Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
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500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
94 53 10723 7082
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immediately Source 2018 STR Inc STR Global Ltd trading as STR
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
19
Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
1
30
BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
2
31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
3
32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
4
33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
1
42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
2
43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
3
44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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45
Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
5
46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
VII Old Business Gil Langley
a) Beach Cleaning discussion opened by stating that the current company has had a
noticeable improvement in services since July 4th 2018 The beach cleaning service will
be put out to bid sometime in December 2018
b) Dawson Associates created a Proposal for the Amelia Island Signing Program Jim
McManemon shared his recent trip to all the cities in our comp set He commented that
we lack in our signage and our sense of arrival He made a point to say that this is not just
for the tourist but for our residents also Jim McManemon made a motion to accept the
proposal authorizing Dawson Associates to move forward Chip Ross seconded the
motion All approved
VIII New Business
a) Commissioner Chip Ross opened the discussion on the Beach Trash Proposal He
covered a couple of different types of mechanical technology that could service our
needs discussed signage trash cans pick-up options but made it a point to say we must
have clean beaches He is going to continue to work with Gil Langley to move forward
with specific ideas A strong consensus was that the City and the County must work
together on this and that we must continue to educate the residents and visitors to our
beaches
b) Amy Boek presented the Marketing Plan for FY19 developed by the team She pointed
out six key marketing strategies data-driven decision making integrated marketing
approach consistency of brand identity aggressive public relations initiatives expansion
of content studio and planning and optimization to ensure ROI She discussed the
Advertising placement budget and closed with the recognition of Amelia Island CVB
winning 3 top Henry Flagler awards for Print Advertising Special Event and Direct
Marketing as well as 3 Silver Awards for Niche Marketing Digital Advertising and
Mobile Marketing
Jim McManemon made a motion to approve the FY2019 Marketing Plan George Sheffield
seconded it All approved
c) Gil Langley thanked the board for nominating him for the 2018 Ultimate CEO award in
which he won He also reviewed the latest information on the AICVB Management
Contract The practice of the AITDC members serving as members of the AICVB Board
has been discontinued As a final action the AICVB Board named the following to
replace the current Board members As provided in the AICVB revised Bylaws they are
Lodging Establishments David Caples Jack Healan
Providers of Experiences George Stewart Arlene Filkoff
At Large Walter Boatwright Tony Quattrochi
President amp CEO Charles G Langley
7
Upon appointing their replacements all members of the AITDC resigned ndash effective
immediately ndash their position on the AICVB Board In addition David Caples has resigned his
position on the AITDC to accept the appointment to the new AICVB Board of Directors After
discussions with Chairman Leeper and at the suggestion of several AITDC members we present
for consideration Olivia Hoblit General Manager of Seaside Amelia
Bob Hartman made a motion to accept the resignations of the AITDC Board members from the
AICVB Board and to accept the replacement AICVB board members Jim McManemon
seconded the motion All approved
IX Adjourned at 430 pm
Approved ___________________ 2018 Tourist Development Council of Amelia Island Florida
By _____________________________ By _______________________________
Danny Leeper Chair Attest Gil Langley Managing Director
8
FINANCIALS
9
10232018 1135 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1Ip 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED
37000000 AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND
37QQOQQO 312120 TOURIST DEVELOPMEN -5617500 0 -5617500 -602842416 00 41092416 1073 37QQQQQQ 3611Ql INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -246641 00 246641 1000 37QQQQQQ 3illQl AMERl INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1953915 00 1953915 1000 37QQQQQQ 36llQl AMEEE INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1069139 00 1069139 1000 J 7 QQQQ QQ 36llQl VA INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1725648 00 1725648 1000 37QQQQQQ HillQl EVRB INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -643674 00 643674 1000 37QQQOQQ 36ll6l EVRll CQ INTEREST 0 0 0 -595135 00 595135 1000 37QOQQQQ 361161 EVRl5 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -383522 00 383522 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 361161 EVRB6 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -274225 00 274225 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 399951 CASH FWD - RESEARCHi -49729 -12026 -61755 00 00 -6175500 0 3ZQQQQQQ 3 9 9952 CASH EiiO-MARKETING -1134999 -1286930 -2421929 00 00 -242192900 0 3ZQQQQQQ 399953 CASH EiiD-TRADE -450558 -381801 -832359 00 00 -83235900 0 37QQQQQQ 399954 CASH FND-BEACH IMP -1505588 328047 -1177541 00 00 -117754100 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -609734315 00 -401374085 603
37521582 TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT
37521582 591llQ CLERK ADMINISTRATI~ 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 -616333 1073 3752152 59191Q TAXCQ ADMIN FEE-TAX 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 - 616333 1073
TOTAL TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT 168526 0 168526 18085266 00 -1232666 1073
37522552 TDC RESEARCHADMIN
37522552 531Q41 MANAGEMENT FEE-CVB 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
TOTAL TDC RESJiARCHADMIN 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
37523552 TDC MARKETING
3Z523552 51811Q AD~ CQNT-AD ERQOllC 250000 500000 750000 52244253 00 22755747 697 37523552 54812Q AD~ CQNT-MAG ELACE 2817659 -250000 2567659 173444911 00 83320989 675 37523552 54824Q AD~ CQNT - NEBSITE 316000 0 316000 19735640 00 11864360 625
10
2 l0232018 ll35 IBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS
37523552 37523552
51825Q 548320
ADY ADV
CQNT-FQCUS GRQIN HQUSE-NEWSP
92000 0
0 715
37523552 3 7 523552 3 7523552 3Z52J552 37 5 2 355 2 31523552 37523552 37523552
51833Q 54 6JSQ 54 65 2 Q 51 653Q 5 4 flfi 4Q 54 6zlQ 54f372Q 54874Q
ADY IN HQlSH11SC 8DV I N HQJlSi shy GQLESPECIAL EVENTS GRANT - MU SEUM STI EQJlIPMENT E R - 8JENi EEES p R - 8GENCY EXPEN PR FUNCTIQNS-QN I
42175 60000
450000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
-715 0
350000 0 0 0 0 0
37523552 54677Q P R - MISCl8IR FAR 5000 0
TOTAL TDC MARKETING 4175834 600000
37523581 TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT
37 523561 591Ql6 TRANS QUT-GENERALshy 1000 0
TOTAL TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT 1000 0
37524552 TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR
37524552 37524552
546Ql6 54flQ19
TRAYEL TRADE Pl[BLIHQSPITALITY SERVIC
164500 165947
0 25000
37524552 546111 DlESlSUBSCRIETlTRA 35000 0 37524552 37524552
546121 541ll31
PRINTING-BRQCHURESFREIHTlFEDERAL
175000 5000
0 0
37524552 37 S21552 37524552 37524552
546141 54 6151 516161 546l6Q
REGIST-REG-TRADE s QTHER TRAVEL EllEEN QN ISLAND - EAMS PRQMQTIQN8L SlPELI
75000 60000 30000 49450
0 0 0 0
TOTAL TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR 759897 25000
37525539 TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS
37525539 5341Q2 CQNTRACT SERVICE - B 534897 0 37525539 55QQQ DUES amp SUBSCRIPT IQ 10000 0
REVISED BUDGET
92000 715
41460 60000
800000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
5000
4775834
1000
1000
164500 190947
35000 175000
5000 75000 60000 30000 49450
784897
534897 10000
YTD ACTUAL
7273345 71458
2238613 00
56802060 1750000
00 6600000 1673319
719 80 00
321905579
66200
66200
10176095 9813392 1000158 2678819
00 533528
1088325 320019
1693492
27303828
14714565 650000
ENCUMBRANCES
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
1206400 00
Ip glytdbud
AVAILABLE PCT BUDGET USED
1926655 791 42 999
1907387 540 6000000 0
23197940 71 0 00 1000
350000 0 1600000 805
826681 669 1428020 48
500000 0
155677821 674
33800 662
33800 662
6273905 61 9 9281308 514 2499842 286
14821181 153 500000 0
6966472 7 1 4911675 18 1 2679981 10 7 3251508 342
51185872 348
37568735 298 350000 650
11
102320186235glan
1135 I BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT I
p 3 glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
12
Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
$0
$20000000
$40000000
$60000000
$80000000
$100000000
$120000000
$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
$0
$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
14
RESEARCH
15
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Date Created Oct 17 2018
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
Table Of Contents 1
Multi Segment 2
Trend Amelia Island+ 3
Response Amelia Island+ 4
Help 5
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
94 53 10723 7082
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
A blank row indicates insufficient data
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
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Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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45
Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Upon appointing their replacements all members of the AITDC resigned ndash effective
immediately ndash their position on the AICVB Board In addition David Caples has resigned his
position on the AITDC to accept the appointment to the new AICVB Board of Directors After
discussions with Chairman Leeper and at the suggestion of several AITDC members we present
for consideration Olivia Hoblit General Manager of Seaside Amelia
Bob Hartman made a motion to accept the resignations of the AITDC Board members from the
AICVB Board and to accept the replacement AICVB board members Jim McManemon
seconded the motion All approved
IX Adjourned at 430 pm
Approved ___________________ 2018 Tourist Development Council of Amelia Island Florida
By _____________________________ By _______________________________
Danny Leeper Chair Attest Gil Langley Managing Director
8
FINANCIALS
9
10232018 1135 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1Ip 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED
37000000 AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND
37QQOQQO 312120 TOURIST DEVELOPMEN -5617500 0 -5617500 -602842416 00 41092416 1073 37QQQQQQ 3611Ql INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -246641 00 246641 1000 37QQQQQQ 3illQl AMERl INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1953915 00 1953915 1000 37QQQQQQ 36llQl AMEEE INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1069139 00 1069139 1000 J 7 QQQQ QQ 36llQl VA INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1725648 00 1725648 1000 37QQQQQQ HillQl EVRB INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -643674 00 643674 1000 37QQQOQQ 36ll6l EVRll CQ INTEREST 0 0 0 -595135 00 595135 1000 37QOQQQQ 361161 EVRl5 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -383522 00 383522 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 361161 EVRB6 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -274225 00 274225 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 399951 CASH FWD - RESEARCHi -49729 -12026 -61755 00 00 -6175500 0 3ZQQQQQQ 3 9 9952 CASH EiiO-MARKETING -1134999 -1286930 -2421929 00 00 -242192900 0 3ZQQQQQQ 399953 CASH EiiD-TRADE -450558 -381801 -832359 00 00 -83235900 0 37QQQQQQ 399954 CASH FND-BEACH IMP -1505588 328047 -1177541 00 00 -117754100 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -609734315 00 -401374085 603
37521582 TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT
37521582 591llQ CLERK ADMINISTRATI~ 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 -616333 1073 3752152 59191Q TAXCQ ADMIN FEE-TAX 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 - 616333 1073
TOTAL TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT 168526 0 168526 18085266 00 -1232666 1073
37522552 TDC RESEARCHADMIN
37522552 531Q41 MANAGEMENT FEE-CVB 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
TOTAL TDC RESJiARCHADMIN 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
37523552 TDC MARKETING
3Z523552 51811Q AD~ CQNT-AD ERQOllC 250000 500000 750000 52244253 00 22755747 697 37523552 54812Q AD~ CQNT-MAG ELACE 2817659 -250000 2567659 173444911 00 83320989 675 37523552 54824Q AD~ CQNT - NEBSITE 316000 0 316000 19735640 00 11864360 625
10
2 l0232018 ll35 IBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS
37523552 37523552
51825Q 548320
ADY ADV
CQNT-FQCUS GRQIN HQUSE-NEWSP
92000 0
0 715
37523552 3 7 523552 3 7523552 3Z52J552 37 5 2 355 2 31523552 37523552 37523552
51833Q 54 6JSQ 54 65 2 Q 51 653Q 5 4 flfi 4Q 54 6zlQ 54f372Q 54874Q
ADY IN HQlSH11SC 8DV I N HQJlSi shy GQLESPECIAL EVENTS GRANT - MU SEUM STI EQJlIPMENT E R - 8JENi EEES p R - 8GENCY EXPEN PR FUNCTIQNS-QN I
42175 60000
450000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
-715 0
350000 0 0 0 0 0
37523552 54677Q P R - MISCl8IR FAR 5000 0
TOTAL TDC MARKETING 4175834 600000
37523581 TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT
37 523561 591Ql6 TRANS QUT-GENERALshy 1000 0
TOTAL TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT 1000 0
37524552 TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR
37524552 37524552
546Ql6 54flQ19
TRAYEL TRADE Pl[BLIHQSPITALITY SERVIC
164500 165947
0 25000
37524552 546111 DlESlSUBSCRIETlTRA 35000 0 37524552 37524552
546121 541ll31
PRINTING-BRQCHURESFREIHTlFEDERAL
175000 5000
0 0
37524552 37 S21552 37524552 37524552
546141 54 6151 516161 546l6Q
REGIST-REG-TRADE s QTHER TRAVEL EllEEN QN ISLAND - EAMS PRQMQTIQN8L SlPELI
75000 60000 30000 49450
0 0 0 0
TOTAL TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR 759897 25000
37525539 TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS
37525539 5341Q2 CQNTRACT SERVICE - B 534897 0 37525539 55QQQ DUES amp SUBSCRIPT IQ 10000 0
REVISED BUDGET
92000 715
41460 60000
800000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
5000
4775834
1000
1000
164500 190947
35000 175000
5000 75000 60000 30000 49450
784897
534897 10000
YTD ACTUAL
7273345 71458
2238613 00
56802060 1750000
00 6600000 1673319
719 80 00
321905579
66200
66200
10176095 9813392 1000158 2678819
00 533528
1088325 320019
1693492
27303828
14714565 650000
ENCUMBRANCES
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
1206400 00
Ip glytdbud
AVAILABLE PCT BUDGET USED
1926655 791 42 999
1907387 540 6000000 0
23197940 71 0 00 1000
350000 0 1600000 805
826681 669 1428020 48
500000 0
155677821 674
33800 662
33800 662
6273905 61 9 9281308 514 2499842 286
14821181 153 500000 0
6966472 7 1 4911675 18 1 2679981 10 7 3251508 342
51185872 348
37568735 298 350000 650
11
102320186235glan
1135 I BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT I
p 3 glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
12
Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
$0
$20000000
$40000000
$60000000
$80000000
$100000000
$120000000
$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
$0
$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
14
RESEARCH
15
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Date Created Oct 17 2018
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
Table Of Contents 1
Multi Segment 2
Trend Amelia Island+ 3
Response Amelia Island+ 4
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
94 53 10723 7082
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
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Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
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21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
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22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
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23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
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24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
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25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
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26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
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27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
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28
OLD BUSINESS
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AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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10232018 1135 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1Ip 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED
37000000 AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND
37QQOQQO 312120 TOURIST DEVELOPMEN -5617500 0 -5617500 -602842416 00 41092416 1073 37QQQQQQ 3611Ql INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -246641 00 246641 1000 37QQQQQQ 3illQl AMERl INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1953915 00 1953915 1000 37QQQQQQ 36llQl AMEEE INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1069139 00 1069139 1000 J 7 QQQQ QQ 36llQl VA INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1725648 00 1725648 1000 37QQQQQQ HillQl EVRB INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -643674 00 643674 1000 37QQQOQQ 36ll6l EVRll CQ INTEREST 0 0 0 -595135 00 595135 1000 37QOQQQQ 361161 EVRl5 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -383522 00 383522 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 361161 EVRB6 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -274225 00 274225 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 399951 CASH FWD - RESEARCHi -49729 -12026 -61755 00 00 -6175500 0 3ZQQQQQQ 3 9 9952 CASH EiiO-MARKETING -1134999 -1286930 -2421929 00 00 -242192900 0 3ZQQQQQQ 399953 CASH EiiD-TRADE -450558 -381801 -832359 00 00 -83235900 0 37QQQQQQ 399954 CASH FND-BEACH IMP -1505588 328047 -1177541 00 00 -117754100 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -609734315 00 -401374085 603
37521582 TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT
37521582 591llQ CLERK ADMINISTRATI~ 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 -616333 1073 3752152 59191Q TAXCQ ADMIN FEE-TAX 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 - 616333 1073
TOTAL TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT 168526 0 168526 18085266 00 -1232666 1073
37522552 TDC RESEARCHADMIN
37522552 531Q41 MANAGEMENT FEE-CVB 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
TOTAL TDC RESJiARCHADMIN 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
37523552 TDC MARKETING
3Z523552 51811Q AD~ CQNT-AD ERQOllC 250000 500000 750000 52244253 00 22755747 697 37523552 54812Q AD~ CQNT-MAG ELACE 2817659 -250000 2567659 173444911 00 83320989 675 37523552 54824Q AD~ CQNT - NEBSITE 316000 0 316000 19735640 00 11864360 625
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FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS
37523552 37523552
51825Q 548320
ADY ADV
CQNT-FQCUS GRQIN HQUSE-NEWSP
92000 0
0 715
37523552 3 7 523552 3 7523552 3Z52J552 37 5 2 355 2 31523552 37523552 37523552
51833Q 54 6JSQ 54 65 2 Q 51 653Q 5 4 flfi 4Q 54 6zlQ 54f372Q 54874Q
ADY IN HQlSH11SC 8DV I N HQJlSi shy GQLESPECIAL EVENTS GRANT - MU SEUM STI EQJlIPMENT E R - 8JENi EEES p R - 8GENCY EXPEN PR FUNCTIQNS-QN I
42175 60000
450000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
-715 0
350000 0 0 0 0 0
37523552 54677Q P R - MISCl8IR FAR 5000 0
TOTAL TDC MARKETING 4175834 600000
37523581 TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT
37 523561 591Ql6 TRANS QUT-GENERALshy 1000 0
TOTAL TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT 1000 0
37524552 TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR
37524552 37524552
546Ql6 54flQ19
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164500 165947
0 25000
37524552 546111 DlESlSUBSCRIETlTRA 35000 0 37524552 37524552
546121 541ll31
PRINTING-BRQCHURESFREIHTlFEDERAL
175000 5000
0 0
37524552 37 S21552 37524552 37524552
546141 54 6151 516161 546l6Q
REGIST-REG-TRADE s QTHER TRAVEL EllEEN QN ISLAND - EAMS PRQMQTIQN8L SlPELI
75000 60000 30000 49450
0 0 0 0
TOTAL TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR 759897 25000
37525539 TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS
37525539 5341Q2 CQNTRACT SERVICE - B 534897 0 37525539 55QQQ DUES amp SUBSCRIPT IQ 10000 0
REVISED BUDGET
92000 715
41460 60000
800000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
5000
4775834
1000
1000
164500 190947
35000 175000
5000 75000 60000 30000 49450
784897
534897 10000
YTD ACTUAL
7273345 71458
2238613 00
56802060 1750000
00 6600000 1673319
719 80 00
321905579
66200
66200
10176095 9813392 1000158 2678819
00 533528
1088325 320019
1693492
27303828
14714565 650000
ENCUMBRANCES
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
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AVAILABLE PCT BUDGET USED
1926655 791 42 999
1907387 540 6000000 0
23197940 71 0 00 1000
350000 0 1600000 805
826681 669 1428020 48
500000 0
155677821 674
33800 662
33800 662
6273905 61 9 9281308 514 2499842 286
14821181 153 500000 0
6966472 7 1 4911675 18 1 2679981 10 7 3251508 342
51185872 348
37568735 298 350000 650
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FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
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Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
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$80000000
$100000000
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$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
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$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
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Table Of Contents 1
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
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Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
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Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
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658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
19
Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
1
30
BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
2
31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
3
32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
4
33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
5
34
Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
6
35
customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
7
36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
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STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
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VISIT PENSACOLA INC
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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10232018 1135 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1Ip 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS REVISED AVAILABLE PCT 137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED
37000000 AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND
37QQOQQO 312120 TOURIST DEVELOPMEN -5617500 0 -5617500 -602842416 00 41092416 1073 37QQQQQQ 3611Ql INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -246641 00 246641 1000 37QQQQQQ 3illQl AMERl INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1953915 00 1953915 1000 37QQQQQQ 36llQl AMEEE INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1069139 00 1069139 1000 J 7 QQQQ QQ 36llQl VA INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -1725648 00 1725648 1000 37QQQQQQ HillQl EVRB INTEREST-BANK 0 0 0 -643674 00 643674 1000 37QQQOQQ 36ll6l EVRll CQ INTEREST 0 0 0 -595135 00 595135 1000 37QOQQQQ 361161 EVRl5 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -383522 00 383522 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 361161 EVRB6 CD INTEREST 0 0 0 -274225 00 274225 1000 3ZQQQQQQ 399951 CASH FWD - RESEARCHi -49729 -12026 -61755 00 00 -6175500 0 3ZQQQQQQ 3 9 9952 CASH EiiO-MARKETING -1134999 -1286930 -2421929 00 00 -242192900 0 3ZQQQQQQ 399953 CASH EiiD-TRADE -450558 -381801 -832359 00 00 -83235900 0 37QQQQQQ 399954 CASH FND-BEACH IMP -1505588 328047 -1177541 00 00 -117754100 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOP FUND -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -609734315 00 -401374085 603
37521582 TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT
37521582 591llQ CLERK ADMINISTRATI~ 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 -616333 1073 3752152 59191Q TAXCQ ADMIN FEE-TAX 84263 0 84263 9042633 00 - 616333 1073
TOTAL TDC ADMIN FEES-TRANS OUT 168526 0 168526 18085266 00 -1232666 1073
37522552 TDC RESEARCHADMIN
37522552 531Q41 MANAGEMENT FEE-CVB 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
TOTAL TDC RESJiARCHADMIN 817346 0 817346 87713575 00 -5978975 1073
37523552 TDC MARKETING
3Z523552 51811Q AD~ CQNT-AD ERQOllC 250000 500000 750000 52244253 00 22755747 697 37523552 54812Q AD~ CQNT-MAG ELACE 2817659 -250000 2567659 173444911 00 83320989 675 37523552 54824Q AD~ CQNT - NEBSITE 316000 0 316000 19735640 00 11864360 625
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FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS
37523552 37523552
51825Q 548320
ADY ADV
CQNT-FQCUS GRQIN HQUSE-NEWSP
92000 0
0 715
37523552 3 7 523552 3 7523552 3Z52J552 37 5 2 355 2 31523552 37523552 37523552
51833Q 54 6JSQ 54 65 2 Q 51 653Q 5 4 flfi 4Q 54 6zlQ 54f372Q 54874Q
ADY IN HQlSH11SC 8DV I N HQJlSi shy GQLESPECIAL EVENTS GRANT - MU SEUM STI EQJlIPMENT E R - 8JENi EEES p R - 8GENCY EXPEN PR FUNCTIQNS-QN I
42175 60000
450000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
-715 0
350000 0 0 0 0 0
37523552 54677Q P R - MISCl8IR FAR 5000 0
TOTAL TDC MARKETING 4175834 600000
37523581 TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT
37 523561 591Ql6 TRANS QUT-GENERALshy 1000 0
TOTAL TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT 1000 0
37524552 TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR
37524552 37524552
546Ql6 54flQ19
TRAYEL TRADE Pl[BLIHQSPITALITY SERVIC
164500 165947
0 25000
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546121 541ll31
PRINTING-BRQCHURESFREIHTlFEDERAL
175000 5000
0 0
37524552 37 S21552 37524552 37524552
546141 54 6151 516161 546l6Q
REGIST-REG-TRADE s QTHER TRAVEL EllEEN QN ISLAND - EAMS PRQMQTIQN8L SlPELI
75000 60000 30000 49450
0 0 0 0
TOTAL TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR 759897 25000
37525539 TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS
37525539 5341Q2 CQNTRACT SERVICE - B 534897 0 37525539 55QQQ DUES amp SUBSCRIPT IQ 10000 0
REVISED BUDGET
92000 715
41460 60000
800000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
5000
4775834
1000
1000
164500 190947
35000 175000
5000 75000 60000 30000 49450
784897
534897 10000
YTD ACTUAL
7273345 71458
2238613 00
56802060 1750000
00 6600000 1673319
719 80 00
321905579
66200
66200
10176095 9813392 1000158 2678819
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1088325 320019
1693492
27303828
14714565 650000
ENCUMBRANCES
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1926655 791 42 999
1907387 540 6000000 0
23197940 71 0 00 1000
350000 0 1600000 805
826681 669 1428020 48
500000 0
155677821 674
33800 662
33800 662
6273905 61 9 9281308 514 2499842 286
14821181 153 500000 0
6966472 7 1 4911675 18 1 2679981 10 7 3251508 342
51185872 348
37568735 298 350000 650
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ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
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00
00
00
00
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00
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6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
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Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
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$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
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Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
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Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
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Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
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2018 2017
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2018 2017
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Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
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500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
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646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
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immediately Source 2018 STR Inc STR Global Ltd trading as STR
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
19
Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
1
30
BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
2
31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
3
32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
4
33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
1
42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
3
44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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45
Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
5
46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
2 l0232018 ll35 IBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 6235glan YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS FOR ORIGINAL TRANFRS137 AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND APPROP ADJSTMTS
37523552 37523552
51825Q 548320
ADY ADV
CQNT-FQCUS GRQIN HQUSE-NEWSP
92000 0
0 715
37523552 3 7 523552 3 7523552 3Z52J552 37 5 2 355 2 31523552 37523552 37523552
51833Q 54 6JSQ 54 65 2 Q 51 653Q 5 4 flfi 4Q 54 6zlQ 54f372Q 54874Q
ADY IN HQlSH11SC 8DV I N HQJlSi shy GQLESPECIAL EVENTS GRANT - MU SEUM STI EQJlIPMENT E R - 8JENi EEES p R - 8GENCY EXPEN PR FUNCTIQNS-QN I
42175 60000
450000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
-715 0
350000 0 0 0 0 0
37523552 54677Q P R - MISCl8IR FAR 5000 0
TOTAL TDC MARKETING 4175834 600000
37523581 TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT
37 523561 591Ql6 TRANS QUT-GENERALshy 1000 0
TOTAL TRANS OUT-GENERAL-EQUIPMENT 1000 0
37524552 TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR
37524552 37524552
546Ql6 54flQ19
TRAYEL TRADE Pl[BLIHQSPITALITY SERVIC
164500 165947
0 25000
37524552 546111 DlESlSUBSCRIETlTRA 35000 0 37524552 37524552
546121 541ll31
PRINTING-BRQCHURESFREIHTlFEDERAL
175000 5000
0 0
37524552 37 S21552 37524552 37524552
546141 54 6151 516161 546l6Q
REGIST-REG-TRADE s QTHER TRAVEL EllEEN QN ISLAND - EAMS PRQMQTIQN8L SlPELI
75000 60000 30000 49450
0 0 0 0
TOTAL TDC TRADE SHOWSTRAVEL TR 759897 25000
37525539 TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS
37525539 5341Q2 CQNTRACT SERVICE - B 534897 0 37525539 55QQQ DUES amp SUBSCRIPT IQ 10000 0
REVISED BUDGET
92000 715
41460 60000
800000 17500
3500 82000 25000 15000
5000
4775834
1000
1000
164500 190947
35000 175000
5000 75000 60000 30000 49450
784897
534897 10000
YTD ACTUAL
7273345 71458
2238613 00
56802060 1750000
00 6600000 1673319
719 80 00
321905579
66200
66200
10176095 9813392 1000158 2678819
00 533528
1088325 320019
1693492
27303828
14714565 650000
ENCUMBRANCES
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
1206400 00
Ip glytdbud
AVAILABLE PCT BUDGET USED
1926655 791 42 999
1907387 540 6000000 0
23197940 71 0 00 1000
350000 0 1600000 805
826681 669 1428020 48
500000 0
155677821 674
33800 662
33800 662
6273905 61 9 9281308 514 2499842 286
14821181 153 500000 0
6966472 7 1 4911675 18 1 2679981 10 7 3251508 342
51185872 348
37568735 298 350000 650
11
102320186235glan
1135 I BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT I
p 3 glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
12
Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
$0
$20000000
$40000000
$60000000
$80000000
$100000000
$120000000
$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
$0
$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
14
RESEARCH
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Date Created Oct 17 2018
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
Table Of Contents 1
Multi Segment 2
Trend Amelia Island+ 3
Response Amelia Island+ 4
Help 5
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
94 53 10723 7082
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immediately Source 2018 STR Inc STR Global Ltd trading as STR
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
A blank row indicates insufficient data
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
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Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
1
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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102320186235glan
1135 I BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT I
p 3 glytdbud
FOR 2018 13
ACCOUNTS 137
FOR AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
ORIGINAL APPROP
TRANFRSADJSTMTS
REVISED BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES
AVAILABLE BUDGET
PCT USED
TOTAL TDC BEACH IMPROVMENTS 544897 0 544897 15364565 12064 00 37918735 30 4
37999599 RESERVES
37999599 37999599 ~7999599 37999599
599Q52 599Q5~ 599Q51 599Q55
RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES RESERVES
RESEARCHL MARKETING TRADE BEACH
49729 499999 235558
1505588
12026 686930 356801
-328047
61755 1186929
592359 1177541
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
6175500 118692900
59235900 117754100
0
0
0
0
TOTAL RESERVES 2290874 727710 3018584 00 00 301858400 0
TOTAL AI TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND 0 0 0 -1392 95302 1206400 138088902 1000
TOTAL REVENUES -8758374 -1352710 -10111084 -6097343 15 00 -4 013 740 85 TOTAL EXPENSES 8758374 1352710 10111084 4704 390 13 1206400 539462987
12
Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
$0
$20000000
$40000000
$60000000
$80000000
$100000000
$120000000
$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
$0
$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
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RESEARCH
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Date Created Oct 17 2018
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
Table Of Contents 1
Multi Segment 2
Trend Amelia Island+ 3
Response Amelia Island+ 4
Help 5
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
94 53 10723 7082
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
A blank row indicates insufficient data
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
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Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
1
30
BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
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NEW BUSINESS
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APPENDIX
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STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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Amelia Island Tourism Development Council Monthly Taxable Collections
Actual October November December January February March April May June July August September Total
FY 2010 $3824925 $4127108 $2662768 $3061087 $3872714 $7180869 $7250176 $6771684 $9192997 $11420967 $6161937 $4134125 $69661357
FY 2011 $5117877 $3146563 $2891727 $3057380 $4477079 $8042178 $9089680 $7348455 $9319735 $10455155 $5315503 $4709634 $72970966
FY 2012 $5873108 $4083078 $3224742 $2732955 $4600703 $9471861 $8896159 $7524447 $9654444 $10416601 $6309424 $5300489 $78088012
FY 2013 $5993912 $4252420 $3048178 $3744771 $5098560 $10724414 $10388492 $9925245 $11911552 $12710654 $8908306 $6817183 $93523687
FY2014 $7475837 $6034530 $4166409 $5565369 $6515370 $12374283 $12550221 $12039768 $12963890 $14986010 $9814050 $7623141 $112108878
FY2015 $8825683 $6296108 $5161284 $6116785 $8198689 $13685610 $13547538 $12378353 $14913734 $16387766 $10972556 $9427872 $124124387
FY2016 $9071000 $7228216 $6394566 $6789618 $8508848 $15822132 $13706888 $12461791 $15209784 $17501019 $10522990 $10223465 $133440316
FY2017 $8004857 $7920339 $6228205 $7028403 $9634435 $16040637 $15611677 $13478363 $15698386 $18932545 $10027764 $7354342 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14503248 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146768636
Change 2534 -146 799 682 101 819 -234 760 912 -331 2098 3996 795
FY2018 Projected $8091750 $8299975 $6524300 $7360150 $10086500 $16817425 $16371525 $14130325 $16439375 $19722325 $10505600 $6088250 $140437500
FY2018 Actual $10033381 $7804652 $6726088 $7507735 $9731687 $17354427 $15246878 $14076436 $17129686 $18306670 $12131307 $10292877 $146341824
Change 2400 -597 309 201 -352 319 -687 -038 420 -718 1547 6906 420
YTD
FY2017 $8004857 $15925196 $22153401 $29181804 $38816239 $54856876 $70468553 $83946916 $99645302 $118577847 $128605610 $135959952 $135959952
FY2018 $10033381 $17838033 $24564121 $32071856 $41803543 $59157970 $74404848 $88908096 $106037782 $124344452 $136475759 $146768636 $146768636
Change 2534 1201 1088 990 770 784 559 591 642 486 612 795 795
Bed Tax
FY2017 $319302 $316190 $248545 $280387 $384248 $640664 $623677 $538298 $626262 $751326 $400213 $294173 $5423285
FY2018 Projected $323670 $331999 $260972 $294406 $403460 $672697 $654861 $565213 $657575 $788893 $420224 $243530 $5617500
FY2018 Actual $400468 $311714 $265463 $302977 $388594 $693178 $607274 $562246 $685881 $727653 $606880 $513369 $6065697
237 -61 17 29 -37 30 -73 -05 43 -78 444 1108 80
FY2014 $112108878
FY2015 $124124387
FY2016 $133440316
FY2017 $135705610
FY2018 $146341824
$0
$20000000
$40000000
$60000000
$80000000
$100000000
$120000000
$140000000
$160000000
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
$112108878 $124124387
$133440316 $135705610 $146341824
$0
$2000000
$4000000
$6000000
$8000000
$10000000
$12000000
$14000000
$16000000
$18000000
$20000000
October November December January February March April May June July August September
FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018
Monthly Trend
14
RESEARCH
15
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Date Created Oct 17 2018
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
Table Of Contents 1
Multi Segment 2
Trend Amelia Island+ 3
Response Amelia Island+ 4
Help 5
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
94 53 10723 7082
A blank row indicates insufficient data
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immediately Source 2018 STR Inc STR Global Ltd trading as STR
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
A blank row indicates insufficient data
The STR Destination Report is a publication of STR Inc and STR Global Ltd and is intended solely for use by paid subscribers Reproduction or distribution of the STR Destination Report in whole or part without written permission is prohibited and subject to legal action If you have received this report and are NOT a subscriber to the STR Destination Report please contact us immediately Source 2018 STR Inc STR Global Ltd trading as STR
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
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Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
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Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
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21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
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Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
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23
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o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
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26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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30
BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
2
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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RESEARCH
15
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Date Created Oct 17 2018
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
Table Of Contents 1
Multi Segment 2
Trend Amelia Island+ 3
Response Amelia Island+ 4
Help 5
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or part without written permission is prohibited and subject to legal action If you have received this report and are NOT a subscriber to the STR Destination Report please contact us immediately
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
94 53 10723 7082
A blank row indicates insufficient data
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
A blank row indicates insufficient data
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
19
Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
1
30
BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
2
31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
3
32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
4
33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
5
34
Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
6
35
customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
7
36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
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APPENDIX
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STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
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VISIT PENSACOLA INC
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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Amelia Island Tourist Development Council For the Month of September 2018
Table Of Contents 1
Multi Segment 2
Trend Amelia Island+ 3
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Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
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Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
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Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
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Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
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Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
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Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
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Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
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Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
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Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
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Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
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OLD BUSINESS
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AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
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NEW BUSINESS
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APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
4
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
5
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
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BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
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Secretary This document approved as to form and
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
7
48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
-
Tab 2 - Multi-Segment Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the month of September 2018
Florida
Current Month September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from September 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
625 661 11565 11534 7228 7622 -54 03 -52 -31 22 -34
Year to Date - September 2018 vs September 2017
2018 2017
Occ
2018 2017
ADR
2018 2017
RevPAR Percent Change from YTD 2017
Occ ADR RevPAR
Room
Rev
Room
Avail
Room
Sold
743 742 14584 13908 10834 10323 01 49 50 66 16 16
Participation
Properties Rooms
Census Sample Census Sample
3762 2193 439091 327728
Jacksonville FL
Jacksonville Beaches FL
Savannah GA
BrunswickKingsland GA
Daytona Beach FL
Charleston SC
Nassau County FL
St Johns County FL
Hilton HeadBeaufort SC
Fort Walton Beach FL
691 690 10968 10192 7574 7035 00 76 77 82 05 05
658 562 16260 14654 10697 8232 171 110 299 293 -05 165
677 628 11352 11300 7680 7098 77 05 82 126 41 121
584 486 13328 11315 7783 5504 201 178 414 356 -41 151
543 566 10052 9716 5462 5496 -40 35 -06 28 34 -06
588 662 13625 13547 8018 8973 -112 06 -106 -60 52 -65
676 568 19482 17046 13178 9680 191 143 361 361 00 191
594 574 13373 12246 7946 7034 35 92 130 156 23 58
500 528 16236 15524 8111 8195 -54 46 -10 -23 -13 -66
583 590 14328 13730 8359 8106 -12 44 31 48 17 05
747 724 11635 10997 8688 7957 32 58 92 102 09 42
744 723 17683 16738 13158 12106 29 56 87 90 03 32
721 721 11908 11724 8587 8448 01 16 17 37 20 21
656 620 13714 12728 9003 7892 59 77 141 103 -33 24
672 651 12290 12088 8256 7873 31 17 49 100 49 82
751 772 14456 14401 10855 11115 -27 04 -23 25 50 22
748 747 21964 20555 16433 15354 02 69 70 70 00 02
689 671 14392 13643 9909 9149 27 55 83 120 34 61
643 670 18041 17000 11602 11392 -40 61 18 07 -11 -51
646 647 16764 16282 10835 10534 -01 30 29 45 16 15
271 191 27463 22538
98 60 7821 6558
177 137 16026 14005
88 58 6879 4908
180 73 13485 8529
197 142 20962 16663
24 14 2264 1978
81 46 6026 4502
45 33 6085 4496
94 53 10723 7082
A blank row indicates insufficient data
The STR Destination Report is a publication of STR Inc and STR Global Ltd and is intended solely for use by paid subscribers Reproduction or distribution of the STR Destination Report in whole or part without written permission is prohibited and subject to legal action If you have received this report and are NOT a subscriber to the STR Destination Report please contact us
immediately Source 2018 STR Inc STR Global Ltd trading as STR
17
Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
A blank row indicates insufficient data
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
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Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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45
Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
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- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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Tab 3 - Trend Amelia Island+ Currency USD - US Dollar
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
For the Month of September 2018
Monthly Percent Change Overall Percent Change
50 90
40 80
30 70
20 60
10 50 0 40
-10 30
-20 20
-30 10
-40 00 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year To Date Running 12 Months
Occupancy ADR RevPAR Occupancy ADR RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Occupancy () Apr
863
787
97
May
791
748
58
Jun
857
819
46
Jul
868
878
-12
Aug
695
735
-54
2017
Sep
520
729
-287
Oct
728
559
302
Nov
638
640
-02
Dec
517
514
05
Jan
580
576
07
Feb
760
790
-39
Mar
810
843
-40
Apr
809
863
-63
May
785
791
-08
2018
Jun
836
857
-25
Jul
867
868
-01
Aug
746
695
73
Sep
691
520
328
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
756 756 765 718 709 730
748 756 756 706 718 709
11 00 12 17 -12 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
22671 23131 24600 21837 22328 23439
22099 22671 23131 21264 21837 22328
26 20 63 27 22 50
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
17142 17483 18810 15676 15832 17113
16519 17142 17483 15008 15676 15832
38 20 76 44 10 81
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
506415 505869 505869 677075 676407 676345
506415 506415 505869 677075 677075 676407
00 -01 00 00 -01 00
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
382900 382351 386801 486035 479618 493796
378558 382900 382351 477891 486035 479618
11 -01 12 17 -13 30
Year To Date Running 12 Months
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
86807489 88442294 95151653 106135949 107088763 115741258
83656227 86807489 88442294 101618323 106135949 107088763
38 19 76 44 09 81
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
ADR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
RevPAR
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Supply
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Demand
This Year
Last Year
Percent Change
Revenue
Apr
26263
25822
17
Apr
22678
20334
115
Apr
55590
55650
-01
Apr
48001
43823
95
Apr
12606711
11315816
114
May
24535
23845
29
May
19407
17833
88
May
57443
57505
-01
May
45438
43007
57
May
11148025
10255069
87
Jun
24617
24477
06
Jun
21106
20058
52
Jun
55590
55650
-01
Jun
47660
45602
45
Jun
11732592
11162159
51
Jul
25352
24355
41
Jul
22001
21387
29
Jul
57443
57505
-01
Jul
49850
50497
-13
Jul
12637847
12298363
28
Aug
20280
19631
33
2017
Aug
14104
14429
-23
2017
Aug
57443
57505
-01
2017
Aug
39949
42266
-55
2017
Aug
8101847
8297389
-24
2017
Sep
19941
20455
-25
Sep
10368
14922
-305
Sep
55590
55650
-01
Sep
28904
40595
-288
Sep
5763741
8303834
-306
Oct
20286
20294
00
Oct
14763
11341
302
Oct
57443
57505
-01
Oct
41804
32135
301
Oct
8480505
6521567
300
Nov
18707
18835
-07
Nov
11944
12055
-09
Nov
55590
55590
00
Nov
35494
35579
-02
Nov
6639946
6701412
-09
Dec
18417
18352
04
Dec
9521
9442
08
Dec
57443
57443
00
Dec
29697
29553
05
Dec
5469154
5423490
08
Jan
18431
17192
72
Jan
10688
9905
79
Jan
57443
57443
00
Jan
33310
33094
07
Jan
6139451
5689685
79
Feb
20462
19043
75
Feb
15551
15052
33
Feb
51884
51884
00
Feb
39432
41012
-39
Feb
8068600
7809819
33
Mar
29634
26737
108
Mar
24004
22548
65
Mar
57443
57443
00
Mar
46529
48443
-40
Mar
13788349
12952027
65
Apr
27403
26263
43
Apr
22165
22678
-23
Apr
55590
55590
00
Apr
44963
48001
-63
Apr
12321406
12606711
-23
May
26230
24535
69
2018
May
20579
19407
60
2018
May
57443
57443
00
2018
May
45069
45438
-08
2018
May
11821433
11148025
60
2018
Jun
26179
24617
63
Jun
21882
21106
37
Jun
55590
55590
00
Jun
46465
47660
-25
Jun
12164009
11732592
37
Jul
26507
25352
46
Jul
22974
22001
44
Jul
57443
57443
00
Jul
49785
49850
-01
Jul
13196708
12637847
44
Aug
21712
20280
71
Aug
16201
14104
149
Aug
57443
57443
00
Aug
42861
39949
73
Aug
9306155
8101847
149
Sep
21741
19941
90
Sep
15013
10368
448
Sep
55590
55590
00
Sep
38387
28904
328
Sep
8345542
5763741
448
Census Props
Census Rooms
Rooms Participants
Census Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
2017
Sep
15
1853
963
Oct
15
1853
963
Nov
15
1853
963
Dec
15
1853
963
Jan
15
1853
963
Feb
15
1853
963
Mar
15
1853
963
Apr
15
1853
963
May
15
1853
963
2018
Jun
15
1853
963
Jul
15
1853
963
Aug
15
1853
963
Sep
15
1853
963
A blank row indicates insufficient data
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ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
19
Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
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Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
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21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
1
30
BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
2
31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
ACTIVITY REPORTS shy
19
Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
20
Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
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Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
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26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
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27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
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AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Activity
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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Tourism Activity Report
October 2018
Mission Statement Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
The goals of the AITDC are to generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales taxes and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide support for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
The key focus areas of Amelia Island TDC are
Events amp Promotions
bull Visitor Services
bull ConferencesMeetings
bull Travel Trade Shows
bull Events
Marketing
bull Strategy
bull Advertising
bull ContentSocial
bull Website
bull Collateral
Public Relations
bull Writers
bull Coverage
bull Press Releases
bull Promotions
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Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
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21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
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22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
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26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
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28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
4
33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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34
Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
6
35
customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
1
42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
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BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
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Secretary This document approved as to form and
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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Tourism Activity Report
Events amp Promotions
Visitor Services
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER
o Welcomed 2805 visitors
o Trip Advisor listing as one of ldquotop 10 things to dordquo
o Research survey data collected daily and tracked
o Welcomed 8 motor coach tour prepared 320 welcome bags
o Prepared 195 welcome packets for 4 group visits
Visitor Guide fulfillment totaling over 2500 per month
Weekly distribution of collateral to all lodging and hospitality partners island wide
Monthly STR report and Sales Tax tracking
Assist with welcome and registrations of large groups or meetings as needed
ConferencesMeetings Main Street board and organization Ongoing work with Cvent on RFPrsquos meetings
Monthly Historic FB Association meeting Monthly Jax Sports Council meetings
Monthly Northeast Florida Restaurant amp Monthly City Event Committee meetings
Lodging Association meeting Dickens Merchant Meeting
Monthly Floridarsquos First Coast of Golf Dallas Media Influencer Event meeting
Travel Trade Shows
UK Trade and Media Event in London Brand USA movie premiere
EventsHolidays
Artrageous Artwalk every 2nd Saturday GAFL Game Halloween Sounds on Centre
Upcoming Events
Amelia Island Wellness Festival
o Final planning with RCAI
o Talent has been tagging AIWF in all social media postings
o Confirmed Event status ndash on going
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
21
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
3
32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
1
42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
2
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
3
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
5
46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Tourism Activity Report
o Ticket Sales ndash 60 attendees
o Boosting AIWF Instagram Page
o Wellness video on biking launched on Facebook
o Last minute promotional pushes to increase attendance ndash launched purchase email list blasts w Digital Edge offered lodging partners friends and family rate
Petanque Amelia Island Open
o 189 of 200 team slots taken
o Planning with Fernandina Beach Main Street Amelia Island Boules Club and United Petanque secured
o Four food vendors secured and paid
o All logistics and contracts have been received for operations payments in process
o sponsorships received from Pernod Ricard and PJDrsquos
o Insurance and Event permit applications approved
o AV with CAV Sound secured
o Merchandise purchased for AICVB to sell ordered and received
o Continuing planning of logistics rentals and schedules
Dickens on Centre amp Holidays
o Walk throughs with Fanvergence AVL electrician
o Dickens After Dark ndash launched ticket sales creating 2 promo posters
o Completed 30 video for promo
o Finalizing bar sponsors
o Finalized holiday lighting permission process added pops for holiday lighting to post
office and courthouse Installation scheduled for first week of November
o Hosted DOC merchant meeting 1016
o Outreach to 3rd parties for holiday event infocalendar listings
o Updating landing page info
o Finalized contracts for event security w CSC cleaning w Rollins amp Snelling
o Purchasing toys for Kid Zone w local Villa Villekula reusable fencing for bar bars amp
entrance pieces by Fanvergence kids craft
o Recruiting volunteers for general and newsie rolls planning improv training for 113
o Working on room blocks
o Sponsorship proposal for DS Wares Homes
o Createdpromoting Facebook events for festival + DAD
Zooma Florida
o AICVB Sponsored the Sunday morning Sunrise Yoga
Amelia Concours Week
o Updated print and digital banner ad creative trafficking for media buys
o Updating landing page
Right Whale Festival ndash received confirmation of 2019 event relocating to Amelia Island
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
22
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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35
customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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45
Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
5
46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Tourism Activity Report
Marketing
Strategy
Finalized Marketing Plan for FY2019
o Continuing development of editorial calendar and dashboard for FY2019 for internal and
external team use for collaboration performance scorecard
o Scheduled annual industry meeting for 117
o Working on industry meeting presentation
Augmented Reality App Project - Continuing work with Miles Media to implement an augmented
reality program into our marketing efforts through advertising collateral and in-marketing
activations
o Working with partners to obtain release for deceased persons likeness for MaVynee
Betsch Uncle Charlie images Fort Clinch info etc
o Proofing editing communicating with Miles on animations UXwireframes scripts and
content
o Proofing Visitor Guide content
Continuing development of potential trade show booth which can be used for consumer and industry trade events as well as potentially for out-of-market marketing executions
Media planning
o Negotiating placing media buys with
Conde Nast Traveler
Orlando magazine ndash November Dickens
WJCT (Jacksonville NPR) ndash Dickens flight
Travel + Leisure
Action News Jax ndash Dickens
Mini mag program w Whitney Dick ndash up to 5 markets
Conversant
New York Times
Toronto Star
Flamingo Magazine ndash Concours Week Restaurant Week
Atlanta Journal Constitution ndash Super bowl promotion
Garden amp Gun
Media Trafficking
o Conde Nast Traveler advertorial crown unit FB canvas native articles
o Garden amp Gun ndash holiday gift guide +spring advertorial writer visit
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
23
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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45
Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Tourism Activity Report
o Sojern
o Conversant
o Toronto Star
o Travel + Leisure ndash +writer visit planning
Partner outreach on local community impact - of and $ value of local vendor usage
Finalized ESS long form video
Ongoing partner communication re red tide
Announcement of Conde Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Collateral
Value Card 2019 ndash working on offer recruitment w partners reaching out for design estimates
Artrageous Artwalk ndash partner outreach to collect 2019 info for brochure design estimate requests
Content Studio
Recognized with Gold HSMAI Adrian Award for best Digital Video ldquoProvence on Ameliardquo
Released three LOVEAMELIA Wellness Spotlights Eganrsquos Creek Park Biking and Walking on Amelia The Surf Smoothies and Healthy Options Aligned with promotion for Wellness Festival
Completed initial setup of integrated content calendar and dashboard to plan align and coordinate
messaging with organic and paid promotion
Blog posts
Finishing production on LOVEAMELIA The Real Treasure Island preparing as one piece and as
two episodes for testing and release options
Social
Facebook post reach increased by over 60 reaching over 380000 people
Overall combining posts page and paid promotion reached 854000
Top performing posts included
Spotlight on Condeacute Nast Traveler Readersrsquo Choice Awards - 2 island in the US
Website
Enhancements to tagging on blog posts and photos ongoing enhances SEO and social sharing
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
24
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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31
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
3
32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
4
33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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34
Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
6
35
customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
1
42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
2
43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
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BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Tourism Activity Report
Over 80 of users are new users Their top affinities are News and Politics Food and Dining and
Travel especially Air Travel
Session duration and page views still increasing over last year bounce rate continues to decline
International
Recognized with Silver HSMAI Adrian Awards for international trade events in both target countries
The European Elvis Festival in Frankfurt and the Dickens on Centre In London Dickens House
event
UK Sales Mission
Represented The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the destination at Remembering Audrey Hepburn
event in London featuring Hepburnrsquos son Luca Dotti stars of Downton Abbey and the Overtones
400 select guests included upscale British business and media audience Event presence
bull Ameliarsquos Blossom signature cocktail presented to all upon arrival with signature card
bull RCAI logo on signature flowerboard photo station photographed thousands of times
bull Guests at Amelia Island Cellet and VIP tables received Salt gift Amelia Island card with
handwritten note photo contact cards
bull Two full page ads and head of sponsorpartner listing in program
bull Hosted table with tour operators and media
Event results
bull WOW Air has agreed to offer an open number of complimentary tickets for media trips and
Amelia Island travel to London event in December already confirmed the 4 tickets for the
Family Traveller promotion
bull Best Magazine top womensrsquo publication (readership of 380500) providing dedicated double
page advertorial with fact box to include tour operator booking offer at no charge
bull Planning media trip for Paul Harris creating itinerary for late winter media trip for Jamie
Tabberer
bull Cellet will be following up with all guests to showcase and encourage AI features
opportunities for 2019
Additionally met with top upscale tour operators and did trainings for travel agents
bull Vacations to America
bull Jetset
bull America As You Like It
bull Travel Mole
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
25
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
3
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Tourism Activity Report
Media Interview with James Rampton writing for Daily Mail Independentco uk Daily
Telegraph Has pitched a feature to The Travel Magazine upmarket travel website with 28
million Twitter followers
Negotiated with Family Traveller Magazine for targeted promotion to run in peak decision time
of January 2019 reducing costs by close to 50 and adding digital components and
sweepstakes promotion in Waitrose UKrsquos top premium supermarket Magazine just won UK
lsquoConsumer Publication of the Year ndash Printrsquo at the Travel Media Awards on 17th October 2018
beating competitors from Condeacute Nast Traveller Lonely Planet Traveller and Which Travel
Appointments to explore connections with the real Princess Amelia for use in future promotions
events media placement and content pieces Included meeting with luxury perfume house
Floris royal warrant holder since 1730 and visits to two venues where Princess Amelia Iived
both could be possible locations for events as well as for joint venture with Amelia Island
Museum of History Considering ongoing way to tie-in to ever-increasing interest in British
Royals and the fact that no other competitive destination can claim this special connection
Attended Brand USA London Premiere of their IMAX Film Americarsquos Musical Journey Met
executives from USATours Silver Travellers Delta Airlines Independent Air Tours Travelpack
and Brand USA CMO
Germany Negotiated co-op with America Journal special interest magazine in Germany with
high recognition among USA travelers 69 of readers have HHI $182000 and above 145000
subscribers Explorer Fernreisen is leading tour operator sharing cost and providing cross-
distribution opportunities
Advertising (Paradise)
Agency began working on the Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners and prepared to export
them
Agency created and delivered the animated Ever So Slightly Rewarding digital banners
Agency finalized the Ever So Slightly long-form video and delivered all assets to the client
Agency began updating creative for Concours Week 2019
Agency resized a print ad for Flamingo Magazine based on Concours Week 2019 creative
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
26
Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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32
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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Tourism Activity Report
Agency delivered print ad to Conde Nast Traveler for the JanuaryFebruary 2019 issue
Agency worked on resizing Ever So Slightly Romantic digital banners for TheStarcom media buy
Agency delivered wallpaper and print ad banner digital assets to TheStarcom
Agency media team met with the following media vendors for potential partnership
o USA Today Network
o Northstar
o Threshold360
o Premion OTT (via WTSP-TV)
o Conversant
o Outfront Media
Upcoming ndash November Agency to deliver final Concours Week 2019 creative to client
Agency to submit Concours Week 2019 print ad to Flamingo Magazine
Agency to deliver Ever So Slightly Enchanting digital banners to client
Client to provide final direction on 2019 Value Card and 2019 Artrageous Brochure
Public Relations
Coordinated and executed Fall for Amelia FAM including arranging all comped meals and activities
arranging transportation welcome letters turn-down amenities and communication with all
participating partners CVB team and attendees
Secured Amelia Island as a stop on Visit Floridarsquos April FAM for Canadian media Working with Visit
Florida team to prepare itinerary
Hosted call with Travel + Leisure writer Macy Sirmans to determine story angle and activities of
interest Secured accommodations at the Omni and comped meals and activities Coordinated
itinerary and maintained communication with all participating partners and writer
PressOutreach
Drafted and distributed press release announcing results of Flagler Awards
Provided Wellness Fest information and images to WHERE First Coast Magazine
Compiled information and images to be uploaded to USBs for Governorrsquos Conference media table
Created advertorial content for November issue of Chicago Mag
Created advertorial content for DecJan issue of National Geographic Traveler
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
27
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Tourism Activity Report
Provided information about late 2018 and 2019 events to The Beacon Newspapers
Drafted and distributed press release announcing Conde Nast Traveler ranking as 2 Top US
Island
Drafted 2019 Events release
Drafted announcement of Gil Langley being named an Ultimate CEO and distributed to local outlets
Factchecked Amelia Islandrsquos article in 2019 edition of Northeast Meetings + Events
Pitched The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship to holiday roundup leads
Provided Ritz-Carlton Amelia Islandrsquos Gingerbread Pirate Ship and holiday events additional
information and images to freelancer Beth Lubrecki
PromotionsPartnerships
Coordinated prize fulfillment for winner of the ShoptiquesSouthern Kitchen promo and provided
participating partners with sweepstakes results and email database
Coordinated this yearrsquos SE Toyota promotion with Seaside Amelia Inn for FLGA game
Hosted call with OpenTable to explore earned opportunities for promoting Restaurant Week
Presented opportunity to partner with Daniel Wellington for co-branded content trips for influencers
Events
Coordinated all aspects of Dallas media activation Created invite list distributed invites selected
menu coordinate AV setup selected details and deacutecor secured host property for trip giveaway
and maintained communication with all contacts and media attendees
Hosted calls with Kristine Kennedy to determine photo shoot backdrop for Food amp Wine Fest to
promote Dickens event
Communication
Provided publicity and activity reports
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
28
OLD BUSINESS
29
AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
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APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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OLD BUSINESS
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AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
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STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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AMELIA ISLAND
TEN YEAR MARKETING PLAN
2019 - 2029
For the past 30 years the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have followed a voter approved Strategic Plan with great success The stated goal is to enhance the economy of Nassau County by increasing the visitation length of stay and expenditures by guests in pursuit of pleasure business and meetingconvention activity Achieving those goals has resulted in a vibrant employment market ndash supporting 1 in 4 jobs Many of those jobs are in the service industry fueled by visitor spending which results in 38 of all retail sales in Nassau County The tourism industry annually generates over $40 Million to Nassau County government saving each household $3400 in state and local taxes
The AITDC is committed to ldquostaying the courserdquo which has produced enviable results ndash establishing the tourism industry as a critical component of the local economy and has improved the quality of life for residents and visitors alike A large reason for success is defining our scope
MISSION
Maximize the positive economic impact of a sustainable tourism industry that enhances the quality of life on Amelia Island
VISION
Inspire targeted travelers to come make memories on Amelia Island as well as to return and to share their experiences
GOAL
Generate visitation to Amelia Island and its attractionsspecial events thereby increasing tax revenues including sales tax and those imposed on the hospitality industry In turn those tax revenues may be used to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community provide the support necessary for beach re-nourishment and ensure a viable hospitality industry
GUIDING VALUES
Protect natural historic and economic resources Cultivate collaboration - and be open to acting on inspiration Stay ready and willing to evolve with disruptive technologies Continually experience the community through visitorsrsquo eyes Take responsible risks to improve performance Expect excellence as a standard not as an exception Focus on outcomes solutions and achievements
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
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NEW BUSINESS
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APPENDIX
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STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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BACKGROUND
The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Created by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 1988 the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (AITDC) oversees the development and marketing of Amelia Island as a world-class tourism destination As provided by Florida law and County ordinance the AITDC is responsible for the expenditure of revenues received from the levy and imposition of the tourism development tax
Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau Inc The Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau (AICVB) was created in 2008 to serve as the catalyst for tourism development on Amelia Island A 501(c)6 corporation the AICVB serves as the management company for the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and is responsible for implementing the programs of the AITDC Among the duties of the Convention amp Visitors Bureau is the operation of the official Amelia Island Welcome Center in historic Fernandina Beach execution of an annual marketing plan and the management of the advertising interactive and public relations programs
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND Tourism is the largest industry in Nassau County both in number of employees as well as revenue generated for the local economy Tourism jobs represented 362 of total county employment - 13620 jobs were attributed to direct spending from visitors to Amelia Island in 2015 and another 2035 jobs were attributable to the induced and indirect effects of visitorsrsquo spending
Amelia Island saw a record number of visitors in 2017 ndash 14 million when counting those who stay in paid accommodations day trippers and those visiting friends and family The direct spending by these visitors was $626461800 (355 of all spending in Nassau County) and an estimated $826929500 total economic impact when using the multiplier effect The average age of a visitor to Amelia Island is 498 years old with an annual household income of $133355 One in four arrives by plane overall with a base budget of $2065
The AITDC focuses on visitors who stay in paid accommodations with a specific market strategy to increase yield stressing quality of visitors over quantity Research shows this strategy is working From 2012 to 2017 overnight visitors rose at an annual average rate of 53 while economic impact rose at more than double that rate up 64 in total The fastest growing segment from 2010 to 2017 was in the lucrative and eco-friendly foreign markets which tripled in visitation While the AITDCrsquos success is laudable a strategic plan is critical in shaping new strategies to market and enhance the island as well as identifying new resources to sustain this growth
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FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
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NEW BUSINESS
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APPENDIX
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STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
FUNDING
The AITDC is funded by a 5 tourist tax on short-term accommodations those renting for less than six months are subject to the tax The Nassau County Tax Collector and the Nassau County Clerk of Courts each receive 15 of the tax collected as an administrative fee How these user fees could be used was defined by SB1250104 and ratified by a vote of the people in 1988 Once the Strategic Plan was adopted the Board of County Commissioners mandated the expenditure of bed tax revenue breakdown as
In crafting the original Strategic Plan the unanimous will of the AITDC was that no less than 75 of bed tax revenues be dedicated to promoting Amelia Island for leisure and business travelers domestically and internationally Thirty years later the unanimous will of the AIDTC is to maintain the defined use of tax revenues with no less than 75 of funding dedicated to marketing activities ndash advertising public relations promotions special events sales and customer service
Further the Nassau County Commission is on record as opposing any diversion of bed tax revenues to fund programs that do not have as its primary objective the promotion of tourism
PERFORMANCE The primary measures of success have been impressive Hotel metrics are extremely strong In 2017 RevPar (Revenue Per Available Room) was $16157 second only to Key West Florida Average occupancy year-round is 72 The destination lodging industry has generated record taxable sales for nine years in a row
The AITDC contracts with the AICVB to implement its program of work The AICVB is recognized as a top-tier Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) It is the recipient of over 40 Adrian awards presented by HMAI and 27 Flagler awards issued by VisitFlorida It has won 18 Henryrsquos (Best of Class) and been recognized for ldquoBest of Showrdquo by Visit Florida three of the past five years Due to an aggressive public relations effort Amelia Island is frequently recognized by international publications and websites like Conde Nast Traveler Southern Living Trip Advisor and USA Today
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SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
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33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
5
34
Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
6
35
customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
1 37
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
1
42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
2
43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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45
Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
5
46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
8
49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
SWOT ANALYSIS Introhellip
4
33
As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
5
34
Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
6
35
customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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36
Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
1
42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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As laid out in ___ the AITDC budget is allocated into four main segments - marketing travel trade administration and beach improvements Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall strategic plan for developing a successful and sustainable tourism industry for Nassau County
MARKETING
To achieve the goal of generating visitation to Amelia Island and increasing related tax revenues the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau will execute an aggressive marketing program to ensure the destination has an identifiable and authentic brand which will interest and engage target audiences converting them into overnight visitors to Amelia Island
Strategic marketing initiatives are an essential component to Amelia Islandrsquos strategic plan and will comprise at least 65 of the total budget As approved by the BOCC the AICVB may engage creative professionals deemed necessary by the AITDC Selection of exceptional talent is in the best interest of Nassau County and is exempt from competitive bidding The AICVB is responsible for brand management and creating a brand image of Amelia Island that will be uniformly projected in all the visitor-related communication
As a contractor the AICVB will be responsible for the following tasks and other duties as requested by the AITDC
Execute a paid advertising across a variety of mediums including traditional media such as print radio and broadcast to digital channels such as internet mobile social media and evolving technologies Utilize owned digital channels including website(s) email and social media channels as ongoing engagement communication and conversions tools Develop and distribute destination collateral material Sales and marketing efforts directed at the travel trade and group meeting marketplaces Provide cooperative advertising programs with 3rd party entities and local hospitality partners Engage in public relations and earned media initiatives including media outreach and crisis management Special event development including owned events and supporting 3rd party events that target need dates for the hospitality industry Conducting and analyzing research including visitor intercept studies as well as programs to evaluate marketing effectiveness Research is critical to maximizing effectiveness understanding our impact and optimizing accordingly to ensure the maximum return on investment
Guiding Principles
These principles guide the overall direction for our marketing initiatives ensuring we support a positive and sustainable tourism industry in Nassau County
Promote protect and preserve Amelia Islandrsquos tourism assets
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Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
1
42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
2
43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Support infrastructure improvements and smart development that enhance tourism Inform and educate local stakeholders on the economic social and cultural value of a sustainable tourism program In times of crisis provide leadership foster communications and serve as liaison to key officials Focus on increasing yield and return on investment by targeting high income households in major markets likely to stay longer and spend more
Key Marketing Strategies
Utilize data-driven decision making letting our research and analytics forge our reasoning for marketing decisions Implement an integrated marketing approach designed to strengthen the Amelia Island brand and reach our targeted audience multiple times across multiple channels increasing brand recall and influence of action Maintain consistency of brand identity throughout all marketing channels to manage brand integrity and increase brand recall Owned marketing channels such as advertising collateral materials Welcome Center and our in-house digital assets from the website and email to social media all work in conjunction to inform inspire engage and influence visitors Employ aggressive public relations initiatives to foster positive brand sentiment and keep Amelia Island in the forefront of earned media coverage Focus on the continued expansion of the content studio to create original content curate user-generated or publisher-driven content and effectively distribute content that engages visitors both potential and repeat converting them into brand advocates Focus on effective planning evaluation reporting and optimization of marketing to ensure return on investment
TRAVEL TRADE
Travel trade is a critical component of the AITDCs strategic plan It is vital to effectively combine industry and trade focused efforts with the overall marketing strategies in order to successful win meetings social group and leisure visitor business Travel trade initiatives include trade shows conferences and marketplaces to interact with meeting planners tour operators travel agents and consumer groups on a regional national and international level Additional activities may include hosting travel trade professionals on Amelia Island for familiarization trips or providing support for hosting meeting planners tour operators and niche market specialists (weddings wellness etc) through programs such as Sites for Flights Domestically and internationally group solicitation is dependent on building and maintaining personal relationships Effectively selling the destination involves joining actively being involved with associations organizations and professional consulting groups
Also essential to our travel trade activities is providing in-market visitor services including the operation of the Amelia Island Welcome Center Providing a welcoming and informative greeting to the destination strategically allows us to meet visitor expectations provide a warm
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customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
2 38
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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44
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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45
Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
5
46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
customer service experience and increase visitor yield and return visitation
BEACH IMPROVEMENT
The AITDC values the beach as one of our most precious natural assets and recognizes careful beach management will insure our competitive edge over other beach destinations As such the AITDC dedicates 10 of our funding to beach improvement projects as deemed appropriate such as nourishing the beach monitoring beach erosion beach cleaning and enforcement of the ldquoLeave No Tracerdquo ordinance Projects designed to enhance the experience of visitors such as signage or development of facilities (wedding chapel educational facilities) may also be considered
ADMINISTRATION
The AITDC will employ the Amelia Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau to handle administrative matters and to carry out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners and the AITDC Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following
Ensure all programs and activities comply with state and local statutes and ordinances Direct coordinate and monitor activities of all professional agencies or vendors under contract Coordinate and act as liaison to all local organizations involved with visitor development including local state national and international tourism organizations hospitality and restaurant associations etc Work with local state and regional media to effectively communicate AITDC programs to the public and to convey the importance of increased visitor business to the local economy All other duties as assigned by the TDC
SUMMARY
This Strategic Plan is the product of many hours of individual sub-committee and full committee work Subsequent to adoption it should not be easily amended The members of the TDC believe this plan should comprise the marketing direction for the next ten years for Amelia IslandFernandina Beach Naturally marketing strategies will change for us from time to time and be re-directed as the market grows and expands It is the firm conviction of the TDC however that the monies raised by taxing hotel and motel rooms should be used for promoting visitor and group business and not for other purposes By adhering to this general plan the TDC can effectively promote this island to target markets and successfully compete with the other areas seeking additional visitors and their expenditures
END
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
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NEW BUSINESS
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APPENDIX
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STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
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BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
AMENDMENT NUMBER 3fIDRD EXTENSION TO THE MARKETING RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM entered into this 22nd day of October 2018 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY
FLORIDA a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
County) and the AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(hereinafter referred to as TDC) and the AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU INC (hereinafter referred to as CVB) 102 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 1 2008 which
provided for an initial term beginning October- I 2008 and ending September 30 2013
with an option to extend upon mutual contract between all parties in five (5) year
increments and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement dated October 8 2012 and
extended the original Agreement through September 30 2018 and
WHEREAS the parties commenced discussions in 2018 to amend the original
Agreement and extend the term and
WHEREAS the parties entered into an Agreement on September 24 2018 to
extend the original Agreement for thirty (30) days through October 30 2018 to allow the
parties time to discuss the specific amendment(s) to the original Agreement and
WHEREAS the parties are addressing the appropriate amendments to the original
Agreement and have agreed to extend the original Agreement for an additional ninety (90)
days in order to finalize an amended agreement and
WHEREAS the extension will terminate on January 28 2019
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Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
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APPENDIX
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STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Contract Number CM134l-A3
NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained the parties hereto agree as follows
1 In accordance with Section 11(b) of the original Agreement dated October 1
2008 the performance period is hereby extended for ninety (90) days
beginning October 31 2018 and ending January 28 2019
2 All other provisions of said Agreement not in conflict with this Addendum
shall remain in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed this 22nd day of October 2018
AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST AND VISITORS BUREAU DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NAS U COUNTY FLORIDA
Its President Its Chairman
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA
PAT EDWARDS Its Chair
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Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
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APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Contract Number CM1341-A3
Attest as to authenticity of Chairs signature
J ~ I
~~ J CRAWFORD
Its Ex-Officio Clerk
3 39
NEW BUSINESS
40
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
NEW BUSINESS
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APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
APPENDIX
41
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
1
42
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2017 by and between Escambia County a political subdivision of the State of Florida with administrative offices at 221 Palafox Place Pensacola Florida 32502 (hereinafter referred to as the County) and Visit Pensacola Inc with administrative offices 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502 and a Federal Tax Identification Number of 46-3684826
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Escambia County Florida is authorized under Section 1250104 Florida Statutes to perform those acts including the expenditure of Local Option Tourist Development Act tax monies for (1) the marketing of Escambia County Tourism (2) to increase future Tourism Development Tax revenues (3) to increase Local Optional Sales Tax revenue (4) to increase job growth all of which further the public good of the people of Escambia County and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc promotes Escambia County as a vacation and business destination to national and international visitors whose visits generate major financial dividends to the Countys well being each year and
WHEREAS Visit Pensacola Inc activities demonstrate a farsighted and firm commitment to this Countys welfare reflected by its dedication to the civic good and
~HER~S Visit Pensacola Inc was created as a 501(c)(6) private not for profit coP~aton ~th the expres_s _purpo~~ to allow the community to speak with one unified voice on tounsm matters Vst Pensacola Inc operates in the Sunshine ana wm continue to do so and
WHEREAS the Tourism Development Tax is imposed on short term lodging and llltanl lo p rovide Q dodco~od iouri~m mlrk~tino ~nd nromotion fundand
WHEREAS in order to preserve and exp d th t middot middot middot middot which now includes in their budget request an a m 1ss1on V 1s 1t Pensacola Inc
1 Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) 2 Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
has agreed to perform certa middot t d monies to it and m erms an cond1t1ons relating to the grant of County public
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WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
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EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners has concluded that in order to advance the enum~rated mission of Section 1250104 and its related benefits to Escambia County citizens said expenditure of County tax monies serves an essential public purpose as established by law and
WHEREAS the County has appropriated from the Countys Tourist Development Fund for the months of January through September of the Countys current Fiscal Year 201718 (October 1 through September 30) as follows
1 Three Cents Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $466237500 2 Fourth Cent Tourist Development Tax in the sum of $1 59907300
of Fiscal Year 2018 Tourist Development Taxes to conduct a program generally described as
Tourism Promotion Activities
and more particularly set out in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and
WHEREAS the undersigned representatives of Visit Pensacola Inc are authorized to sign this Agreement binding it
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises the appropriation and disbursement of funds by the County now or hereafter made and the mutual covenants herein the parties do hereby agree as follows
Section 1 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees as follows
A) To accept the funds as appropriated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the provisions of Sections 1250104 and 12909 Florida Statutes as ame1ded 9ovorning t h o O)(p~nditi lrP~ of said funds which is incorporated by referenceherein and middot
B) To a~ide by_Chapter 119 Florida Statutes as amended and successors thereto with regard to ts tourism promotion activities and
C) To return to the County within forty-five (45) d funds paid to it upon the Countys finding that the termttt~f ~mand all remain in~ ltounty any Ordinances or Florida Statutes a e greement the prov1s1ons of Section 129 09 Florida Statutes have bppropnalt1ng of such funds or the provisions of
middot een vo ated and
D) To return to the County all funds ex e d d f following purposes as dete rmined by the Int p I~ ~ - or disallowed expenditures for the the Clerk of the Circuit Court erna u tor of the Escambia County Office of
1 To pay for Bad Debts Losses ari f claims and related costs are not aideglowable or srng rom uncollectible accounts and other
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43
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
2 To pay for Contingencies Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provisions for unforeseen events are not allowable or
3 To pay Fines and Penalties Costs resulting from violations of or failure to comply with Federal State and local laws and regulations governing this Agreement are not allowable or
4 To pay Governors Expenses The salaries and expenses of the Office of the Governor of the State or the chief executive of the County are considered a cost of general State or local government and are not allowable or
5 To pay Legislative Expenses The salaries and other expenses of the State Legislature or similar local government entities such as county commissions city councils school boards etc whether incurred for purposes of legislation or executive direction are not allowable or
6 To pay Interest and Other Financial Costs Interest on borrowings (however represented) bond discounts costs of financing and refinancing operations and legal and professional fees paid in connection therewith are not allowable and
E) To maintain a separate bank demand account andor time deposit account and deposit all County funds received and no other funds into this account and to make all disbursements of County funds from said account and
F) To consent to
1 Providing such audits of the financial affairs of Visit Pensacola Inc by the Internal Auditor of the Escambia County Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as the County may require and
2 Producing all documents required by the Internal Auditors and
3 Furnishing if issued to the Office of Management and Budget a copy of an audit report and a management letter of its financial affairs for its fiscal year ending within the current fiscal year of the County made by an independent certified public accountant licensed and in good standing in the State of Florida This report will be due within one hundred fifty (150) days of the close of Visit Pensacola Incs fiscal year and
G) Operating the program more particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement Visit Pensacola Inc may enter into subcontracts under this Agreement as appropriate Visit Pensacola Inc must furnish the County a copy of all subcontracts once executed
Section 2 This Agreement shall be considered to have become effective on the 1st day of October ~017 and will terminate on the 30th day of September 2018 unless canceled sooner with cause by either party by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of such cancellation to the other party
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Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Section 3 The County agrees to pay Visit Pensacola Inc a total sum of $626144800 for the program of activity described herein The sum of $200000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement and the remainder shall be paid on a cost reimbursement basis for eligible expenses in accordance with the procedures set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
Section 4 Any equipment purchased with County funds allocated in accordance with this Agreement(s) in connection with aforementioned program which has a unit cost of $1000 or more will be placed on an inventory record by Visit Pensacola Inc and inventoried at least annually Upon the expiration of the useful life of such equipment or upon the expiration of the aforementioned program whichever occurs first such equipment will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the County or disposed of as authorized in writing by the County
Section 5 In addition to any reporting requirement described in Exhibit A Visit Pensacola Inc agrees to provide the County with an annual narrative progress report on the program described in Exhibit A Such report will be due within 30 days of the close of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and will include basic statistical information relevant to the program and a statement of expenditures made in each budget category and line item identified in the budget which is included in Exhibit A
Section 6 Visit Pensacola lncs approved budget included in Exhibit A and any changes in that budget which would affect expenditure of funds must be approved in writing by the County Administrator or designee provided that nothing herein will authorize or allow any expenditure or obligation of funds in excess of the total sum authorized by this Agreement
Section 7 Visit Pensacola Inc agrees that any funds provided by the County for the operation of the program through September 30 2018 which are residual funds remaining unspent or unencumbered by any existing (not contingent) legal obligations will be returned to the County in the form of a negotiable instrument not later than ninety (90) days after the close of this period unless Visit Pensacola Inc continues to receive a miscellaneous appropriation from the County in the next fiscal year
Section 8 This Agreement will apply to all funds appropriated during October through September of the fiscal year ending September 30 2018 provided that the Countys rights and Visit Pensacola lncs duties hereunder will continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution hereof subject to appropriation
Section 9 Visit Pensacola Inc has established specific metrics for evaluating the success of its Tourism Development Tax Expenditure for Fiscal Year 1718 and shall report those results to the Board of County Commissioners quarterly These metrics are incorporated as Exhibit C attached hereto
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Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
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46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
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48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
8
49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Section 10 General Provisions
Modification and Amendment No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid and binding on the parties unless made in writing and signed by or on behalf of the County and Visit Pensacola Inc
Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and this Agreement together with all exhibits and any other documents delivered in connection with this Agreement comprise the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida Exclusive venue for resolution of any dispute between the parties is to be Escambia County Florida and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts
Annual Appropriation Pursuant to the requirements of Florida law and Article II of Chapter 46 Escambia County Code of Ordinances the Countys performance and obligation to fund this Agreement shall be contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
Gender Whenever the context so requires the singular shall include the plural and plural shall include the singular and the gender of any pronoun shall include other genders
Severability Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalidated under applicable law such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such provision only and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully effective as if the prohibited or invalid provision had never been contained within the Agreement
Survival The general provisions of this Section 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
Ambiguities Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of this Agreement Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party
Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which will be an original and such counterparts together will constitute one and the same instrument
Notices All notices authorizations and requests given or made in connection with this
5
46
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
7
48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
8
49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
Agreement must be sent by facsimile or Certified Mail return receipt requested and faxed or addressed respectively to the parties head office at the following addresses
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners 221 Palafox Place Pensacola FL 32502
and Visit Pensacola Inc 1401 East Gregory Street Pensacola Florida 32502
or to any different address that is provided to a party through the means of notice adopted herein Notices will be deemed delivered on the date shown on the certified postal return receipt or facsimile confirmation of delivery
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed this AGREEMENT on the day and year first above written
By B Underhill Chairman
OF COUNTY
Date Executed
oc5u2-J7
BCC APPROVED tr tJS-~~l
VISIT PENSACOLA INC
By ~~ 7
Title JP~ kaf-
Atte~ middotC4(_
Secretary This document approved as to form and
leg~
~~leDatqn-sffia 6
47
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
7
48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
8
49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-
EXHIBIT A 20172018 MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
PROGRAM FUNCTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THESE FUNDS
The allocation of funds described below is the parties best estimate of the expected distributions but shall be revised through a contract amendment approved by the County Administrator or designee based upon Visit Pensacola Incs consultation with its advertising promotion and market research agencies within 120 days
Direct programming Expenses of $449061100 related to acquiring visitors to the destination This includes the purchase of advertising payments for firms managing the advertising public relations and market research programs registration and travel for related trade shows and conferences brochures and collateral consumer promotions sales promotions website development and marketing production of marketing materials and customer sitesfamiliarization trips Also included are expenses related to the marketing and operational support of local festivals and events that occur in Escambia County and attract visitors to our community
Operations Expenses of $60855800 related to the operations of the Visit Pensacola office the Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
Personnel Expenses of $116227900 related to salaries and benefits for employees working for Visit Pensacola and Pensacola Sports Association (PSA)
7
48
EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Amelia Island TDC
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Consent Agenda
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- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Minutes
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- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Budget Report
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- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
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- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Research
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- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
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- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
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- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Activity
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- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- Old Business
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- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
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- New Business
- Appendix
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- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
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EXHIBIT B
As a recipient of funds resulting from a Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement from Escambia County this guide is meant to assist you with submitting your invoices for your appropriations payments Your invoice package should be complete and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) for the payment process to begin 0MB will forward the invoice and supporting documentation to the Clerks Accounts Payable Department for final payment processing
To begin the payment process Accounts Payable will need the following items
bull A fully completed W-9 form (these wi ll need to be updated every two years)
bull A fully executed signed Appropriations Agreement signed by your firm and an authorized County representative It is the responsibility of Visit Pensacola Inc to be aware of and abide by the terms and conditions of the agreement throughout the duration of agreement
bull Invoicing should appear in accordance with the agreement terms and should be accompanied by supporting documentation showing proof of payment by your entity for the expense incurred per approved budget expenditures Supporting documentation should include copies of invoices copies of cancelled checks wire transaction reports andor bank statements showing proof of payment
bull The sum of $2 00000000 shall be paid following the execution of this Agreement For the remainder of the year no funding will be advanced Subsequent reimbursements will be made upon proof of payment for eligible costs
Invoices and receiving documents received in Accounts Payable by Wednesday at 500 pm will be paid the following week (as long as there are no discrepancies) Checks are mailed directly to vendors remittance address indicated on the invoice Checks are not released directly to vendors
8
49
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Amelia Island TDC
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Consent Agenda
-
- TDC Board Meeting Agenda 110718
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Minutes
-
- 09 26 18 TDC Board Meeting Minutes
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Budget Report
-
- FY2018 Budget Report
- Nassau County September 2018 Taxable Income
-
- Hotel Tax Collections Actual
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Research
-
- AmeliaIslandTouristDevelopmentCouncil_201809
-
- Table of Contents
- Multi-Segment
- Trend Amelia Island+
-
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Activity
-
- Amelia Island Activity Report Oct 2018 Completed
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- Old Business
-
- Amelia island strategic plan amy 8318
- Amendment No 3-Third Extension to the Marketing Research and Administrative Services Agreement
- Amelia Island TDC Cover and Dividers
-
- New Business
- Appendix
-
- Visit Pensacola Inc Fully Executed FY 17-18[1]
-