20260616 TDC Agenda
Tourist Development Council · 2026-06-16 · agenda
This document is an agenda for the Escambia County Tourist Development Council Meeting on June 16, 2026. The primary focus is the review and recommendation of FY2027 TDT Grant Applications. Several organizations are seeking funding for various events and initiatives, with amounts ranging from $25,000 to over $12 million. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, discussion of available funds, and the proposed FY2027 TDT Budget.
Agenda items
- 1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a
- 1. Does your agency operate on Calendar Year, State Fiscal Year, or Fiscal Year?
- 1. Does your agency operate on Calendar Year, State Fiscal Year, or Fiscal Year? Fiscal__(Oct. 1-Sept 30)___________________________________________________ 2. Please explain any discrepancies in the Expense Table and your agency's Financial Statements._______________None_______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Please explain any Net Income (Revenue less Expense) represented in the Expense Table above on the bottom row. What is the planned use for these residual funds? ____________All public and private funds received are used on fireworks or activities/services needed to support the event. ____________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Please list the salary of the top 5 employees, names and positions of your organization.
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Admin Services (Other)
- Event Planning & Rentals
- 1. Increase overall attendance in 2026 2%
- 1. Interest, dividend, and barter exchange accounts opened
- 1. Maintain or
- 1. Please describe the marketing plan for your event or tourism relate d activity:_________
- 1. Recommendation: That the Board confirm its support related to County funding for the
- Recreation (Other)
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Admin Services (Other)
- 1. See attached spreadsheet 50,000
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Marketing & Advertising
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Admin Services (Other)
- 1. The Basics:
- 1. The Basics:
- 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and
- 1. The treaty country. Generally, this must be the same treaty under
- 1. Tourist/visitor numbers as measured by toll booth
- 1. You do not furnish your TIN to the requester;
- 10. Corporation or LLC electing corporate
- 11. Association, club, religious, charitable,
- 11. Closing Remarks – TDC Members
- 11. Closing Remarks – TDC Members
- 12. Partnership or multi-member LLC The partnership
- 13. A broker or registered nominee The broker or nominee
- 14. Account with the Department of
- 15. Grantor trust filing Form 1041 or
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Event Planning & Rentals
- 2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding; or
- 2. How many jobs were created this year over last year by zip code? n/a 3. What is the net cost per job created? n/a ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS (Economic Development) 1. What was done by your agency to address the "Pockets of Poverty"? 2. Did your agency receive any grants? List the amount and a detailed use of the funds. 3. Was there any increase in membership for the local chambers? 4. What are your agency's statistics on business creation and minority businesses by zip code?
- 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue
- 2. Increase number of room nights generated by the event 3.7%
- 2. Interest, dividend, broker, and barter exchange accounts
- 2. Introduction:
- 2. Introduction:
- 2. Maintain or
- 2. Please explain any discrepancies in the Expense Table and your agency's Financial
- 2. Please list the goal performance measure(s) by which your organization will measure the success of your program if funding is received. Maximum of three. For example, "number of families successfully transitioned into permanent housing and stabilized for 6 months utilizing County funding." Program Goals FY26 1. Number of National/Continental Competitive Sailing Events 6 (2 Special Events – GWA and Foiling Week, 1 world title) 2. Competitors (Entries) 300+
- 2. Please provide information regarding ticket sales or sponsorships for your event or tourism
- 2. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Appraisal & Inspection
- Title & Settlement Services
- 2. The treaty article addressing the income.
- 2. Tourist/visitor numbers as measured by toll both
- 2. Two or more individuals (joint account)
- 2. Was This Meeting Properly Advertised – Misty Pardue
- 2. Was This Meeting Properly Advertised – Misty Pardue
- 2. You do not certify your TIN when required (see the instructions for
- 3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt
- 3. Hotel occupancy rates:
- 3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and
- 3. Increase overall economic impact of the event 1%
- 3. Maintain or
- 3. Narrative:
- 3. Narrative:
- 3. Please explain any Net Income (Revenue less Expense) represented in the Expense Table
- 3. Please list the actual baseline statistics/agency metrics for the performance measure(s) as listed on the previous question on the application. Maximum of three. For example, "number of families successfully transitioned into permanent housing and stabilized for 6 months in previous fiscal year." Baseline for Goals FY25 1. Number of National/Continental Competitive Sailing Events 2 US Nationals (2 World Sailing Special Event GKA and Foiling Week) 2. Competitors (Entries) 181
- 3. Real estate transactions. You must sign the certification. You may
- 3. The IRS tells the requester that you furnished an incorrect TIN;
- 3. The article number (or location) in the tax treaty that contains the
- 3. Total Equivalent Media Value (Icarus Media Assessment and Mention) 2.225M
- Business Consulting
- Marketing & Advertising
- Professional Services (Other)
- Waste Management
- Admin Services (Other)
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Finance (Other)
- Financial Planning & Advisory
- Insurance Agency
- Investment & Securities
- 3. Total Equivalent Media Value (Tracked by Icarus and Mention tracking) $3mil+
- 3. Two or more U.S. persons
- 4. Certify to your non-foreign status for purposes of withholding under
- 4. Custodial account of a minor
- 4. Other payments. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not
- 4. Please list the salary of the top 5 employees, names and positions of your organization.
- 4. Quarterly Metrics Summary
- 4. Quarterly Metrics Summary
- 4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct.
- Accounting & Tax
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- 4. The IRS tells you that you are subject to backup withholding
- 4. The type and amount of income that qualifies for the exemption
- 44. Recommendation: That the Board approve the use of Tourist Development Tax (TDT)
- Sports Facility
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- 45. Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the U.S.
- Electrical
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- 5. Approval of Prior Tourist Development Council Meeting Minutes
- 5. Approval of Prior Tourist Development Council Meeting Minutes
- 5. Can we reduce the taxpayer subsidy? I hereby certify that the information provided above is a true and correct statement relating to the organization requesting funding named above. Luca Rizzotti Name President Title Date Source of Event Metrics: Metrics sourced from registration data, hotel partner reports, and media monitoring services (e.g., Nielsen, Meltwater). Clarification on Media Value Goal: Total Equivalent Media Value represents the estimated value of broadcast, online, and social media exposure during the event. This will be tracked via independent media valuation tools and press coverage analytics. Explanation for Other Income (b): Includes anticipated merchandise sales, ancillary event fees, and training clinics during event week.
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Marketing & Advertising
- Admin Services (Other)
- Government Authority
- 5. Certify that FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating
- 5. Mortgage interest paid by you, acquisition or abandonment of
- 5. Please provide the total amount of cash and investments on hand .
- 5. Sufficient facts to justify the exemption from tax under the terms of
- 5. Tourism Narrative Summary
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Waste Management
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- Equipment & Vehicle Rental
- 5. Tourism Narrative Summary
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Concrete & Masonry
- Construction (Other)
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Durable Goods Wholesale
- Real Estate Development
- Business Consulting
- Engineering & Architecture
- Waste Management
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- 5. You do not certify to the requester that you are not subject to
- 5. a. The usual revocable savings trust
- 6. Does your organization charge fees for services? If so, provide a list of fees charged :
- 6. Sole proprietorship or disregarded
- 6. Status of Funds Available – Office of Management and Budget
- 6. Status of Funds Available – Office of Management and Budget
- 7. Does your organization require background checks from volunteers and staff? no
- 7. FY2027 Proposed TDT Budget – Jason Nicholson, Chair
- 7. FY2027 Proposed TDT Budget – Jason Nicholson, Chair
- 7. Grantor trust filing under Optional
- 8. Disregarded entity not owned by an
- 8. FY2027 TDT Grant Applications – Jason Nicholson, Chair
- 8. FY2027 TDT Grant Applications – Jason Nicholson, Chair
- 8. What is the source of your reportable data? surveys
- 9. A valid trust, estate, or pension trust Legal entity4
- 9. Discussion Regarding Effective Communication Between the Escambia County Clerk
- 9. Discussion Regarding Effective Communication Between the Escambia County Clerk
- A. Approve, by super-majority vote, or deny the contract to purchase 2.16 acres for the
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Painting & Flooring
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- A. Ratify and accept the DOE EECBG Program Equipment Rebate Voucher Award in
- Electrical
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Building & Industrial Supply
- B. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution [R2026-50] approving
- Electrical
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- B. Authorize and approve the Chair to execute the Contract for Sale and Purchase
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- C. Approve Administrative Budget Amendment, ABA -26018 establishing the Pleasant
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Engineering & Architecture
- Building & Industrial Supply
- C. Authorize the County Administrator or his designee to sign, subject to legal sign- off,
- Electrical
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- D. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to prepare, and the Chair to execute, subject
- Marketing & Advertising
- Design & Creative
- Media & Publishing
- Waste Management
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Full-Service Restaurant
- Quick-Service Restaurant
- Catering
- Bar & Lounge
- Hotel & Lodging
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Trucking & Freight
- Real Estate Development
- LLC. Enter the tax classification (C = C corporation, S = S corporation, P = Partnership) . . . .
- a) Please complete the Agency Metrics Scorecard below by listing up to three primary goal s this
- a. American Idol/ABC Homecoming Event – ($25,000)
- a. American Idol/ABC Homecoming Event – ($25,000)
- a. Approval of the April 21, 2026 TDC Meeting Minutes
- a. Approval of the April 21, 2026 TDC Meeting Minutes
- a. Recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for the 2026-2027 Annual
- a. Recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for the 2026-2027 Annual
- b) State the source used to provide your program metrics: Majority Opinion Research Event Report
- b) State the source used to provide your program metrics: Various partners, including City of Pensacola, Blue Wahoos, Peter Mougey, Cat Country
- b. African American Heritage Society – ($95,000)
- b. African American Heritage Society – ($95,000)
- b. Approval of the April 28, 2026 Special TDC Meeting Minutes
- b. Approval of the April 28, 2026 Special TDC Meeting Minutes
- b. So-called trust account that is not
- c) Please list up to three program goals by which your organization will measure the success of your
- c) Please list up to three program goals by which your organization will measure the success of your program.
- c. Foiling Event US, Inc – ($375,000)
- c. Foiling Event US, Inc – ($375,000)
- d) Please list the actual baseline statistics/metrics for the performance measure(s) listed above.
- d) Please list the actual baseline statistics/metrics for the performance measure(s) listed above.
- Marketing & Advertising
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- Construction (Other)
- d. Mike Hall Production (Blues Festival – ($115,000)
- d. Mike Hall Production (Blues Festival – ($115,000)
- e. Pensacola Area Chamber Foundation – ($118,000)
- e. Pensacola Area Chamber Foundation – ($118,000)
- f. Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce – ($160,075)
- f. Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce – ($160,075)
- g. Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation – ($250,000)
- g. Pensacola Mardi Gras Foundation – ($250,000)
- h. Pensacola Sports – ($1,610,271)
- h. Pensacola Sports – ($1,610,271)
- i. Economic impact $5.6M
- i. Santa Rosa Island Authority – Pensacola Beach Airshow – ($300,000)
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Security Services
- Marketing & Advertising
- i. Santa Rosa Island Authority – Pensacola Beach Airshow – ($300,000)
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Waste Management
- Security Services
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- ii. Rooms nights generated 9400
- Marketing & Advertising
- Media & Publishing
- Design & Creative
- j. UWF Historic Trust – ($290,000)
- j. UWF Historic Trust – ($290,000)
- k. Visit Pensacola & ACE – Unified – ($10,869,331 for Visit Pensacola & $2,122,956
- k. Visit Pensacola & ACE – Unified – ($10,869,331 for Visit Pensacola & $2,122,956
- l. William Banks Enterprises – ($275,000)
- l. William Banks Enterprises – ($275,000)
- m. Winterfest – ($95,132)
- m. Winterfest – ($95,132)
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