Decisions › County Commission meeting of May 19, 2026
Approved $450,000 in Tourist Development Tax funding for Discover Lake County to become a partner of USA Track & Field over three years.
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In plain words
A three-year tourism marketing agreement between the Office of Tourism and USA Track & Field (USATF) to promote Lake County as a destination for outdoor recreation and sports.
What changes Discover Lake County will be designated as a proud partner of USATF, and the Chair is authorized to execute the Marketing Agreement.
Who and the money The Office of Tourism; Tourist Development Tax funding not to exceed $450,000 total ($150,000 per year) included in the Fiscal Year 2026, 2027 and 2028 Budgets.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "The partnership aims to significantly boost Lake County’s visibility as a premier destination for outdoor recreation, sports, and active lifestyles."
Why (staff, quoted) "The partnership aims to significantly boost Lake County’s visibility as a premier destination for outdoor recreation, sports, and active lifestyles."
Paid from Tourist Development Tax
Backup in the packet: TDC Funding Recommendation Form (p. 116), Lake County Florida - 2026 - 2028 Sponsorship Agreement - PE (p. 116)
Written from the Board Action and the staff cover sheet, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Staff memo
From the record
Request from the Office of Tourism to recommend approval: 1. To provide Tourist Development Tax funding for marketing/promotional fees and related expenses for Discover Lake County to be designated as a proud partner of the United States of America Track & Field (USATF). 2. To authorize the Chair to execute the Marketing Agreement. The fiscal impact is not to exceed $450,000 (expenditure) and is within, and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026, 2027 and 2028 Budgets. The itemized fiscal impact per year is $150,000 per year.Clerk of Court, Board Action, May 19, 2026, page 7. Open the official document
The rest of this meeting
- Previous item: Approved a $45,000 workers' compensation claim settlement for a former employee who was injured on April 17, 2024.
- Next item: Approved an amendment to the roadway improvement agreement with Jen Florida 30, LLC for widening North Hancock Road, with a fiscal impact of $7,767,248.
- All 33 items from May 19, 2026
More on taxes and budget
- Oct 27, 2026 Received the Sales Surtax Oversight Advisory Committee report and provisional meeting minutes from September 2025 and April 2026.
- Oct 27, 2026 Approved $225,000 in Tourist Development Tax funds for Discover Lake County to sponsor Montverde Academy for marketing and promotional fees.
- Oct 13, 2026 Approved the second amendment to the structure lease agreement with no fiscal impact.
- Oct 13, 2026 Approved $156,000 in Tourist Development Tax funding for Lake County's bid to host the 2026-2028 FHSAA State Golf Championships at Mission Inn Resort & Club.
- Oct 13, 2026 Discussed grant funding for businesses near the Eudora Roundabout to support local economic activity in that area.