Legislation Details

File #: 26-0140    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Appointment Status: Passed
File created: 1/7/2026 In control: County Administrator
On agenda: 1/27/2026 Final action: 1/27/2026
Title: Appointment of Megan Dowdy to the Tourist Development Tax Sports Incentive Committee in the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce representative category with a term expiring December 31, 2028. (Agenda Development Office)
Attachments: 1. 01-06-26 Dowdy, Megan - TDTSIC

Interoffice Memorandum

 

DATE: January 7, 2026

 

TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners

 

THROUGH: N/A

 

FROM: Cheryl J. Gillespie, Supervisor

 

CONTACT: Cheryl J. Gillespie

 

PHONE: (407) 836-7372

 

DIVISION: Agenda Development Office

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

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Appointment of Megan Dowdy to the Tourist Development Tax Sports Incentive Committee in the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce representative category with a term expiring December 31, 2028. (Agenda Development Office)

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PURPOSE: On October 31, 2017, the Board approved Resolution No. 2017-M-43, creating the Tourist Development Tax Sports Incentive Committee (“Committee”). The Committee reviews applications for sports incentive funds authorized under the Tourist Development Plan and submits recommendations to the Board for final determination on funding requests. The Committee is comprised of seven members in the following categories:

                     chairperson selected by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board;
                     certified public accountant; citizen representative;
                     major Central Florida theme park representative;
                     Visit Orlando representative;
                     Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association representative; and
                     International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce representative.

The term of the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce representative, Chris S. Mueller, expired December 31, 2025. Accordingly, the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce has nominated Megan Dowdy to succeed Mr. Mueller with a term expiring December 31, 2028. 

Ms. Dowdy’s advisory board application for appointment is attached for your review. Please let me know if you require further information.

 

BUDGET: N/A