Subject:
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Administrative Budget Amendment No. 1 to realign appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget in the Tourist Development Tax Fund.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Administrative Budget Amendment No. 1 (Amendment) pursuant to Florida Statute Section 129.06(2)(b) and Pinellas County Resolution No. 04-62.
• Realign $3,800,000 within the FY26 Adopted Budget (Budget) in the Tourist Development Tax Fund.
• The proposed realignment between Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) centers is requested to align funding with current operational needs following the award of the new advertising agency contract.
• This amendment does not change the total appropriations for the Tourist Development Tax Fund, it only realigns a total of $3,800,000 within the TDT Fund. As such, it has a neutral fiscal impact.
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Strategic Priorities:
Prosperity and Opportunity
3.2 Provide and Promote Tourism Opportunities
Summary:
The Amendment realigns $3,800,000 from Digital Center to Advertising and Marketing Center within the FY26 Budget of CVB in the Tourist Development Tax Fund. The proposed realignment between CVB centers is requested to align funding with current operational needs following the award of the new advertising agency contract.
Background/Explanation:
The Amendment realigns $3,800,000 from Digital Center to Advertising and Marketing Center within the FY26 Budget of CVB in the Tourist Development Tax Fund. The proposed realignment between CVB centers is requested to align funding with current operational needs following the award of the new advertising agency contract. The additional funding is necessary to support expanded marketing and promotional initiatives managed under the agency, including digital advertising, media placements, and campaign development. Realigning funds to these line items ensures budgeted expenditures accurately reflect the planned activities and contract deliverables for the fiscal year.
Fiscal Impact:
Realign $3,800,000 within the FY26 Adopted Budget (Budget) for County Administrator in the Tourist Development Tax Fund.
This amendment does not change the total appropriations for the Tourist Development Tax Fund, it only realigns a total of $3,800,000 within the Fund. As such, it has a neutral fiscal impact.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Administrative Amendment is granted under Florida Statues. In accordance with Section 129.06, F.S., the Board of County Commissioners (Board) may establish procedures by which the designated Budget Officer may authorize certain budget amendments. The Board approved delegation of this authority to the County Administrator with Resolution No. 04-62 on April 13, 2004.
Staff Member Responsible:
Toni Merrill, Budget and Financial Management Analyst, Office of Management and Budget
Chris Rose, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
FY26 Administrative Budget Amendment No. 1 (A-26-01)
Resolution 04-62