Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: FY 2025-2026 Incremental Funding for Lifeguard Pay Raises
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Fiscal Impact:
FY 2025-2026 - $25,000 from Tourism Capital Facilities Fund 1443
Dept/Office:
Tourism Development Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approve $25,000 for FY 2025-2026 Ocean Rescue Lifeguard pay raises.
Further, based on the facts specified, by approving this agenda item, the Board will make the legislative finding that Tourist Development Tax funds are authorized for this expenditure pursuant to Section 125.0104(5)(a)2., Florida Statutes, and Section 102-119(3)(a) and (3)(c)1. of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances. Each of the tourist-oriented events have as one of its main purposes the attraction of tourists, and the entity and the Space Coast Office of Tourism both intend to ensure marketing and promotion of these events to tourists.
Additionally, request authority for the Director, Tourism Development Office, to negotiate and sign all necessary agreements and related documents upon County Attorney’s Office, Risk Management and Central Services approval and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute necessary budget change amendments (BCRs).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The funding for lifeguards' pay raises was approved 7-0, with 2 absent from voting, by the Tourism Development Council at their April 22, 2026, meeting.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please return a memo of the Board’s action to the Tourism Development Office and the County Attorney’s Office.