Commission tables tourism tax reallocation to Aug. 18 to secure full board vote
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Summary
The board tabled a public hearing on a proposed one-year reallocation of tourism development tax revenue from capital projects to beach renourishment so that all commissioners can be present for a supermajority vote; the item was rescheduled for Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m.
The Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 4 opened a advertised public hearing on an ordinance to temporarily reallocate a portion of the county’s tourism development tax from capital projects to beach renourishment. County staff advised the ordinance requires a supermajority (a majority plus one) to pass; with one commissioner excused the board chose to postpone so all members could participate.
County staff recommended delaying the hearing to avoid re‑advertising and to preserve the record. Commissioner Carney moved to continue the item to Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m.; Commissioner Richardson seconded. The board opened the item for public comment; one speaker asked whether the temporary reallocation would be for construction or long-term maintenance and staff clarified the reallocation would be for one fiscal year (effective Oct. 1). The board unanimously approved the motion to table the ordinance to the Aug. 18 meeting at 5:30 p.m.