Investor Presentaiton
Other Forms of Local Government (cont.)
Tourism Improvement Districts
Recently authorized by the Legislature to provide
incentives for tourism-related activities.
➤ The governing body of a municipality may create, by
ordinance, a tourism improvement district in order to
acquire, improve, equip, operate, and maintain an
economic development project within the district
boundaries.
Under certain circumstances, the pledge of certain
sales and use tax proceeds and state funding may be
used for certain projects for the promotion of
economic development and tourism.
School Districts
School districts are considered local governments.
Boundaries are the same as county boundaries.
Size and election procedures are set by state law.View entire presentation