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Citrus County tourism council approves proposed budget, advances strategic-plan work
Summary
The Tourist Development Council unanimously approved the proposed budget and reported the marketing staff will continue phase-3 budget meetings with county management, while the council prepares for a strategic‑plan retreat in May and further BOCC approvals in July and September.
The Citrus County Tourist Development Council unanimously approved its proposed budget Thursday after staff presented a phase‑3 draft and described next steps in the county review process.
Staff described budget line changes, identified events and shows that will not be repeated this fiscal year, and highlighted new marketing shows and staffing needs for large events. The council moved the proposed budget forward with a motion by Max Schulman and a second by Mike Engels; the motion “carried unanimously,” and staff said the county’s management-and-budget office will review the proposal in the next phase.
Staff said the council will meet again with county management and budget next week and expects a finalization timeline that includes TDC presentations to the Board of County Commissioners in July and September for formal county approvals. Council members discussed aligning any contract or program start dates to fiscal/collection calendars and suggested the software procurement (short-term rental compliance) be synchronized where possible.
The director also reminded members of a May 22 strategic-plan retreat with Berkeley, which staff described as a half-day session to review survey results and set strategic priorities for the next five years.
Why it matters: Budget approval advances the TDC’s work plan for marketing, special projects and the capital reserve; the strategic plan will guide multi-year spending priorities and how TDT funds are allocated.
