Orange County approves more than $780 in TDT Spending

Orange County Commissioners voted to spend more than $780 Million of the county’s Tourist Development Tax on Monday.The commission made the decision as some elected officials, union officials, and members of the tourism industry urged commissioners to pause their decision to spend money collected from the 6% tax on hotel stays and short-term rentals of less than six months. The list of projects approved included:$350 Million to expand the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts$75 Million to Renew the Orange County Application Review Committee Grant Program$52.5 Million to build a parking garage at Camping World Stadium$50 Million to create the Orange County Natural Resource Tourism Infrastructure Grant Program$50 Million to create the Orange County Eco-Tourism Grant Program$46 Million to build a new track facility and expanding a soccer stadium for the University of Central Florida$30 Million to transform the Forest Lake Golf Club in Ocoee into an entertainment destination$25 Mill