Education & Conferences
FAC 2008-09 Policy Committee Conference
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort – Pinellas County
September 24-26, 2008
The 2008-09 Policy Committee Conference will be held September 24-26 in Pinellas County. This event brings together the Legislative Policy Committees to examine the Association's agenda for the next legislative session.
HOT TOPICS
The potential acquisition of US Sugar by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has piqued the interests of counties – both affected and not. Representatives from the Governor’s Office of Tourism Trade and Economic Development (OTTED) and the SFWMD will provide details of the proposed acquisition, and update us on the purchase deal or the latest in the negotiations. Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation will be on hand to discuss the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS).
REGISTRATION
Below are links to Online Registration and the Preliminary Schedule of Events. Because this meeting has evolved over the years into a full conference, FAC will now charge a registration fee. Please be sure to submit your registration form with payment by the deadline of Friday, September 19, 2008. After September 19, the fee will increase $50.
HOTEL INFO
FAC has secured a block of rooms at the Clearwater Beach Hilton, 400 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767. The reduced room rate for FAC attendees is $129 single/double, plus applicable taxes. Make reservations by calling (800) 753-3954; ask for the FL Assoc. of Counties room block. Room reservations must be made by August 24, 2008.
Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid paying a penalty equal to one night’s room rate and tax. An early check-out fee equal to one night’s room rate and tax may also be assessed; to avoid an early check-out fee, you should advise the front desk before or upon check-in of any change in planned length of stay.