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Collier County commissioners unanimously prioritize construction of additional fields at Paradise Coast Sports Complex ahead of proposed tourist tax referendum
Summary
The board voted unanimously Oct. 28 to adopt a resolution prioritizing construction of additional athletic fields at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex, contingent on approval of a proposed sixth-penny tourist development tax referendum scheduled for November 2026. Commissioners asked staff to tighten cost and operating estimates before the referendum.
Commissioner Saunders moved and Commissioner McDaniel seconded a resolution directing the county to prioritize construction of additional athletic fields at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex, contingent on voter approval of a proposed sixth-penny tourist development tax referendum in November 2026. The board approved the motion unanimously.
Saunders framed the request as necessary to help Collier County attract off-season visitors and to secure business-community support for the referendum, saying the project is intended to be funded by tourist tax dollars rather than ad valorem property taxes. He cited a Hunden Partners scenario projecting…
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