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Commissioners debate TDT funding for Chappie James memorial after TDC discussion; legal risk and DOR complaint noted
Summary
Escambia County commissioners on March 25 reopened discussion of Tourist Development Tax funding for a planned Chappie James memorial after the Tourist Development Council asked for more documentation and considered sending a complaint to the Florida Department of Revenue.
Escambia County commissioners on March 25 resumed discussion about a previously approved Tourist Development Tax (TDT) allocation for a planned Chappie James memorial and plaza after the county’s Tourist Development Council (TDC) expressed concerns at its recent meeting and requested further documentation.
County Attorney Allison (identified in the meeting by first name) and County Clerk Pam (Madam Clerk) briefed commissioners about the legal and administrative issues. Allison told the board that if the TDC moves forward with reporting the use to the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) and DOR determines the expenditure is not an allowable use of TDT, the county could be obliged to repay the funds from general…
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