LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - PENSACOLA-ESCAMBIA COUNTY PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to take the actions necessary to execute the Interlocal Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola relating to the funding of the Pensacola-Escambia County Promotion and Development Commission (PEDC) for FY 2023.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The PEDC was created by Chapter 67-1365, Florida Laws to promote and develop tourism and industry in Escambia County and the City of Pensacola. PEDC is governed by a nine-member board consisting of representatives from the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, the Pensacola City Council, the Century Town Council, and the Greater Pensacola Chamber.
In 1989, House Bill 984 amended Chapter 67-1365, Florida Laws to require that the City and Escambia County jointly fund the PEDC through an annual Interlocal Agreement. For FY 2023, Escambia County has budgeted $600,000, and the City has budgeted $175,000.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 14, 2022 - City Council formally adopted the FY 2023 Budget that included an appropriation of $175,000 for the PEDC.
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 175,000.00
Actual: $ 175,000.00
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds have been appropriated in the FY 2023 Budget.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
10/12/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Amy Lovoy, Finance Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Interlocal Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Pensacola - FY 2023
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