TDC Files 2

Tourist Development Council · 2026-06-04 · agenda_packet

The Tourist Development Council (TDC) met on June 4, 2026, and March 19, 2026. Key decisions included approving a $19,250 grant for the relocation of the Historic Bagdad Post Office, with the Bagdad Village Preservation Association (BVPA) contributing 50% of the $38,500 total project cost. The BVPA aims to move the 16'x36' structure, built in the 1880s, to their museum complex at 4512 Church Street, Milton, to expand public engagement and preserve local history related to the lumber and shipbuilding industry. Ducky Johnson House Movers, Inc. provided a bid of $38,500 for the relocation and foundation work, with the BVPA responsible for permits, utilities, and site preparation. The TDC also approved funding for two Tax Capital Projects: $33,799 for Navarre Beach Causeway Beautification by the Navarre Beach Leaseholders Association (NBLRA) to landscape the remaining west portion of the causeway area, and $49,381 for the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center Renovation, which includes installing a new heat pump, mini splits, and roof repair. The council reviewed and approved the FY27 TDC Board Meeting Schedule and discussed the quarterly expenditure audit trail report and lodging tax update. Marketing efforts for FY26 included layered spring and summer campaigns targeting families and couples, with a focus on destination awareness and travel conversion, utilizing digital targeting and expanding into emerging markets like Chicago and Indianapolis. Performance data indicated revenue growth, demand increase, and a strong ROI from higher household income audiences.