2019
PROGRESS REPORT
STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900
Greetings: It is a great time to be a Georgian. This past November, I was proud to announce that Georgia has been named the No. 1 State for Business for a record-breaking seventh year in a row by Site Selection, a distinction that no other state has received seven consecutive times. In 2018, Georgia’s vibrant tourism industry welcomed a record 111.67 million visitors, generating $66.2 billion in economic impact and providing 475,000 jobs for hardworking Georgians. From the mountains of North Georgia to our breathtaking coastline, travelers from far and wide continue to find their next getaway at some of our iconic destinations, like Jekyll Island. In March of 2019, Jekyll was named the No. 1 Travel Destination in the United States for 2019 by Money Magazine. This significant accomplishment, along with a host of other accolades, reaffirms Jekyll Island’s status as a driver for tourism in our state and one of our premier coastal treasures. Because of the foresight and thoughtful planning of the local community, Jekyll Island is well-positioned to continue welcoming generations of new visitors in the years to come. Like many Georgians, Marty and I know how vital the island is to our state’s booming tourism industry, and we are proud of the progress being made on the island. We are excited by the success we are seeing across the state – in communities from Jekyll to Dahlonega – but we cannot rest on our laurels. As we begin a new year, my administration will continue working with our local economic development partners throughout the state to reach new heights and ensure that Georgia’s best days are ahead.
Sincerely,
Governor Brian P. Kemp
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Greetings: In 2019 I was honored to be appointed by Governor Brian Kemp as Chairman of the Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) Board of Directors. This is the latest chapter in my sustained involvement with the Island. Prior to joining the JIA Board, I served for 11 years on the Jekyll Island Foundation Board and Advisory Board. My tenure with these organizations has provided a unique perspective from which to observe the extraordinary progress made on Jekyll Island over the years. Joseph B. Wilkinson, Jr. Chairman JIA Board of Directors
Despite my long association with the Island, I’m continually impressed and inspired by the expertise, dedication, and ingenuity of Jekyll Island Authority staf f members. In this report, you will read about ambitious goals achieved and important milestones marked in 2019. These remarkable results are produced by people who are fully committed to responsibly managing the Island’s irreplaceable natural and historic resources, creating unforgettable experiences for visitors, and preparing for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I represented District 52 in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2001 to 2017 and served on the Economic Development and Tourism Committee. From my tenure on the Committee, I can confirm Jekyll Island’s significant economic impact, not just on the coastal region, but throughout Georgia. When Jekyll Island thrives, the entire state benefits. All Georgians can take pride in this remarkable place and the hard work that has been done to make it even better. I certainly am proud of what we have accomplished in 2019 and I am enthusiastic about the year ahead. I hope you are too.
Joseph B. Wilkinson, Jr.
Robert “Bob” W. Krueger Vice Chairman Hawkinsville, GA
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William “Bill” H. Gross Secretary/Treasurer Kingsland, GA
Mark Williams Commissioner, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Atlanta, GA
Hugh “Trip” Tollison Savannah, GA
Dear Friends, It’s always gratif ying when hard work is recognized. That has definitely been the case this year, as Jekyll Island has accumulated a growing list of impressive accolades. The stage was set early in the year, when MONEY magazine announced Jekyll was selected as the top travel designation in the United States for 2019 — that’s right, Jekyll Island was ranked the No. 1 best place to visit in the entire country! The steady stream of national and international acclaim is certainly cause for celebration, but it also renews our focus on what makes this place so special to people around the state and around the world. While we are always excited to welcome first-time visitors to the island, we must also meet and exceed the expectations of those who return to Jekyll year after year. Jones Hooks Executive Director Jekyll Island Authority
In April we opened Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, to provide a gateway for new visitors, encourage long-time friends of the island to deepen their connection to Jekyll, and emphasize the importance of responsible stewardship and historic preservation of this unique place. In this way, Mosaic serves as a physical manifestation of our commitment to these goals, though certainly not the only one as you will discover in this report. I am pleased to share the progress we’ve made in of fering authentic and memorable experiences to our guests, while continuing our unwavering commitment to balancing island improvements with Jekyll’s natural assets.
Jones Hooks
Joy Burch-Meeks Screven, GA
Dr. L.C. “Buster” Evans Bolingbroke, GA
Dale Atkins Baxley, GA
Glen Willard Richmond Hill, GA
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2019 at a glance TRAFFIC REVENUE
REVENUE SOURCES 1% 2% 3% 4%
$3.9M $3.7M $3.5M
6%
$3.4M
8%
$3.2M
47% 14% 2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
15%
AMENITIES COMMERCIAL LEASES PARKING HOTEL TAX UTILITIES FIRE DEPARTMENT RESIDENTIAL LEASES OTHER MARKETING & EVENTS
23.2% INCREASE OVER 5 YEARS
ISLAND VISITATION
REVITALIZATION FUNDING TOTALS
3.1 M
VISITORS THROUGH OUR GATES * This data is based on the number of cars through the entry gate using a standard multiplier of 2.5 people per car.
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$287.6M
COMPLETED
$47M
IN PROCESS
$16.1M
PLANNED
TOTAL: $334,640,000
what’s new OPENED IN SEP T E MBER COURT YARD BY MARRIOT T/ RESIDENCE INN GROUNDBRE AKING IN JUNE
BEACH REVETMENT PHASE II
G R A ND OPENING OF
MOSAIC
JEK YLL ISL AND MUSEUM NEW GIF T SHOP
REMEMBER WHEN OPENED
2 NE W
A DA-AC C E S SIB L E BE AC H PA RK S
E XPANDED
CAMPGROUND
The Jekyll Island Authority is dedicated to providing a superior experience for ever y visitor who passes through the entr y gates, whether they are drawn by the island’s beaut y and histor y, seeking to engage in isl and ac tivities, par ticipating in conferences, or at tending one o f our yea r-r ound event s . T he p a s t s e ver a l ye a r s have b e en a t ime o f c a r e f ul planning and implementation of projects designed to enhance Jek yll’s reputation as an international travel destination, protect its historic character, and maintain its position as a leader in environmental conser vation, wildlife rehabilitation, and research. In 2 01 9, the c ompletion of new projec t s and the development of new programs have placed the Jekyll Island Authority at the forefront of thoughtful and innovative destination management. Ribbon cuttings during 2019 included the debut of a new lodging proper ty and the unveiling of improved public facilities. Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, opened in April following a $3.1 million redesign. Located in the historic Jekyll Island Club stable building, the state-of-the-ar t facility displays intriguing ar tifacts from ever y era of the island’s past, of fers immersive experiences, and serves as a new venue for histor y and environmental education programs. T he opening o f the Home 2 Suite s by Hilton a nd the groundbreaking for the Cour tyard by Marriott/ R e s i d e n c e In n w i l l e x p a n d t h e i s l a n d ’ s f a m i ly, extended stay, and business travel lodging options, while an island proper ty that has welcomed families for decades under went ex tensive renovations and returned to its original name, Seafarer Inn & Suites. The Jekyll Island Campground also expanded with a number of new camping spaces to welcome the growing number of recreation vehicles and visitors coming to the island. With ADA-accessible beach access points, a balconys t y l e ove r l o ok a n d s h o w e r f ac il i t ie s , t h e n e w ly renovated Oceanview Beach Park and Corsair Beach Park opened, welcoming visitors of all ages. Each of these new and improved facilities enhances the island’s appeal, while remaining within previously developed acreage. 5
we love it here too
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Jekyll Island’s growing international acclaim af f irms responsible stewardship of natural a n d hi s to r i c r e s o ur c e s . T h e r e c o gni t io n s a l s o s up p o r t o ur d e c i s io n s to un d e r t a ke improvements to Jekyll’s facilities and invest in infrastructure projects that will serve visitors and residents in the future. A testament to revitalization ef forts of recent years, Jekyll Island was selected as the “#1 Best Place to Go in 2019” by MONEY magazine’s r igor ous ranking pr oc e s s . T he isl and wa s written about by top travel journalists from National Geographic Traveler to Architectural Digest. It was also included on countless lists of must-visit destinations around the country, including Oprah Maga zine’s selection of the can’t miss spot for the state of Georgia in part because of Driftwood Beach’s “striking stretch of shoreline.” And impressive rankings speak to our success in developing programs and of fering experiences that delight, enter tain, and educate. But these travel recognitions aren’t the only ones we are proud of. Jekyll Island continues to receive acknowledgment for our stewardship, including our 2019 Tree City USA designation by the National Arbor Day Foundation and a bronze award through 202 1 a s a Bic ycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bic yclists. And, our annual Shrimp & Grits Festival, reaching its 14th year, wa s named the “Best Festival in the Southeast” through the Southeast Festival & Events Kaleidoscope Awards, in addition to being named a Top 20 event in September 2019 by the Southea st Tourism Society. A reminder of the hard work and countless hours continually put in by the JIA staf f, this is only a small sampling of the enthusiastic attention we’ve attracted this year.
THE 20 BEST PLACES TO GO IN 2019 —Money Magazine
19 BEST BEACHES FOR FAMILIES & KIDS —Today Show
BEST FESTIVAL IN THE SOUTHEAST —Southeast Festival & Events Association
TOP 25 BEACHES IN THE UNITED STATES —TripAdvisor
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$4.5M
IN TOTAL REVENUE
3.7% INCREASE OVER 2018
89 TOTA L
GROUPS
x 1,000
51,700 HOTEL ROOM NIGHTS BOOKED
34%
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OF GROUPS BOOKED IN 2019 WERE NEW BUSINE S S TO THE ISL AND
While the stage was set by its construction in 2012, the Jekyll Island Convention Center truly hit its stride in 2019. The only beachfront conference facilit y south of New Jersey, its status among convention and confer ence pl anner s is now unparalleled. The benefits of 2019’s record sales extend to island hotels and other businesses that experienced increased visitation year-round, and particularly during the non-peak season. The convention center welcomed nearly 90 groups in 2019, resulting in more than 51,000 room nights booked with our partners, a 10% increase over 2018. But it’s not just the exceptional atmosphere within the Jekyll Island Convention Center that has led to this monumental sales year. 34% of groups booked in 2019 will bring new business to the island over the nex t several year s; an opportunity for new visitors to see the island for the first time. With this in mind, it became a focus for us to evolve our of ferings for groups, providing guests more opportunities to experience as much as possible within their stay. While our groups begin their journey at the Convention Center, this year marked a turning point in inspiring attendees to discover something new. The 2019 Group Experience Guide highlights our expanded array of one-of-a-kind experiences unique to Jekyll Island. While always-popular activities like kayaking and bike tours are continuously available, new social events like a historic cottage crawl that provide a taste of Jekyll Island Club-era glamour, or a splash of fun with a Summer Waves Water Park takeover are also in demand. We’ve also enhanced experiences that provide an opportunity for us to continue our mission of education, conservation, and preservation. Groups can interact with Georgia Sea Turtle Center patrol teams on sea turtle night and dawn patrol walks and park ranger walks, as they work to protect the island’s wild spaces and storied places.
convention center
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conservation
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The Jekyll Island Authority Conservation Department works closely with state and federal authorities, business partners, and other JIA departments to manage the island’s unique coastal habitats so its diverse populations of plants and animals continue to thrive. The department is intimately involved in planning all new construction and improvement projects to ensure impact on ecosystems is minimized. The department requires that all work uses protocols developed to protect our irreplaceable beach, maritime forest, and marsh landscapes. The Conservation Department’s park rangers are continuously engaged in the important work of educating the public about the island’s ecology, both through informal interactions with residents and visitors, and through structured programs like Ranger Walks and the Gatorology 101 program at Horton Pond. They also build awareness of regulations designed to protect Jekyll’s wild places and monitor the movement and behavior of wildlife. Jekyll Island has become a productive site for research on coastal species, with the Conservation Department collaborating with scientists from prestigious universities and strengthening the JIA’s standing in the academic community. The staf f has also been at the forefront of innovative projects, such as the largest solar farm on public land in the state of Georgia. Situated atop a decommissioned landfill near the center of the island, the facility opened in 2019. Working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other government entities, Phase 2 of the beach revetment project — which incorporated 120,000 cubic yards of beach compatible material along nearly 15,000 linear feet of shoreline and construction of a 230 linear feet armor stone revetment — also reached completion in 2019.
BEACH REVETMENT PHASE II
6,500
TRUCKLOADS OF SAND
130k PLANTS COVERING
15,000 LINE AR FEET OF SHORELINE
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45,000+ FESTIVAL AT TENDEES
$6.6M IN TA X RE V ENUE FOR
GLYNN COUNT Y
70+
HOLLY JOLLY E VENTS THROUGHOUT DECEMBER
80,000+ ISL AND VISITORS
5% INCREASE OVER 2018 12
In September, the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival — named Best Festival in the Southeast in 2019 — welcomed more than 45,000 people. The festival will make its new annual debut beginning in November 2020. Scheduling the event later in the year will take advantage of cooler weather, deliver additional economic impact to all of Glynn County, and make the Shrimp & Grit s Festival more appealing to festival sponsor s and vendor s. The cooking competition welcomed a new national sponsor, Quaker, attracted by the opportunity to become involved in an event that matched its brand and enhanced its product visibility. However, the Shrimp & Grits Festival wasn’t the only event that delighted visitor s in 2019. Holly Jolly Jekyll included a multitude of of ferings to celebrate the holiday season on the island. Transitioning from a single large event to a variety of experiences throughout the season provided more options to guests and allowed more careful management island resources. T h e Tur t l e C r aw l , f o un d e d in 2 0 0 3 a s a fundraiser for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, was restructured in 2019. Moving away from the triathlon format to an array of familyfriendly races boosted participation among a wider range of competitors, including “Ghost Crawlers,” who supported the race virtually. The Jek yll Island events staf f member s continually improve events to provide people from around Georgia and around the world more reasons to come to the island throughout the year. They also create new events that encourage guests to explore portions of the island they may not have visited before. JIA’s event planners follow bes t prac tices for managing isl and resources and seek out opportunities to work collaboratively with business partners.
events
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facilities + public services
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In 2019 the JIA Facilities and Public Services Department undertook and completed projects that delivered better experiences to our guests, fine-tuned operational efficiency, and improved public safety. At the same time, the department bec ame even mor e focused on thought f ul destination management to protect the ver y assets that draw people to the island in the first place: Jekyll’s natural and historic resources. Ma ny Jek y l l f ac il i t ie s , inc l uding the ne w Oceanview and Corsair Beach Parks, introduced enhanced accessibilit y for guests this year, providing more options for visiting our many b e ac he s . T he s e a d di t ions he l p dis t r ib u te visitation around the island to prevent overcrowding. Some new projects for 2019, such as the addition of more c abana s at Summer Waves Water Park , are immediately apparent to visitor s. Summer Waves continues to see an increase in popularity for its semi-private, resort-style cabana of ferings. The cabanas provide guests a shaded lounge space complete with cooling fans, refrigerators, bottled water, and charging stations. The new cabanas drove an increase in advanced ticket purchases and were sold out for much of the season. O ther projec t s, including additional water treatment improvements, escape public notice but are critical to the safe and responsible management of the island. The Jekyll Island Authority is grateful for capital funding from the State of Georgia, which makes many of these projec ts possible. The process of planning, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of all projects and operations is ongoing and aimed at delivering continuous improvement.
FACILITIES RECYCLED OLD DEBRIS INTO
$203k
WORTH OF USEABLE
R AW MATERIALS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE RECOGNIZED AS A
TieR 1 FLEET
WITH A PERFECT 20/20 POINT SCORE
PARK SERVICES MAINTAINS
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PUBLIC PARKS
14 NEW & IMPROVED RV CAMPSITES ADDED FOR A TOTAL OF 179 15
THIS YEAR ALONE
279 PATIENTS TREATED
47 SEA TURTLES 104 NON-SEA TURTLES 128 BIRDS
199 13K+
SEA TURTLE NESTS
SEA TURTLE HATCHLINGS
DI A MONDB ACK T ERR A PIN EGG S
194
INCUBATED
82
HATCHED
A P P R O X I M AT E LY
106,500 VISITORS ANNUALLY
31 AMERICORPS MEMBERS
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FROM 14 STATES
2019 was a record-breaking year for sea turtle nesting in Georgia, a trend that’s gratif ying to the staf f of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. The GSTC remains the leading resource for the conser vation and rehabilitation of sea tur tles and other threatened species on the Georgia Coa st. The dedicated professional s at GSTC have overcome challenges in 2019, including successfully evacuating 89 patients to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta a s Hurricane Dorian threatened the island. In addition to caring for patients, the GSTC staf f regularly contribute to peer-reviewed journals, tex tbooks, and other academic publications. The commitment to education is also reflected in the center’s programs including Sea Turtle Camps for children and families, and Dawn and Night Patrol ride-along programs that allow participants to assist GSTC in their ef forts to document and protect sea turtle nests. The AmeriCorps member program at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and the Jekyll Island Authority Conser vation Depar tment ser ves a critical role in sea tur tle and wildlife rehabilitation, research, and education. The GSTC AmeriCorps program is competitive, attracting applicants hoping to f ill the 31 six- and t welve-month rotations available each year. Much like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps members commit to a year of service in organizations whose missions are to meet needs in local communities. The JIA received the third-highest allocation of funding for AmeriCorps programming in Georgia in 2019, which wa s al so the 25th anniversar y of the program and the 10th year of the AmeriCorps program at GSTC. Jekyll’s AmeriCorps members come f rom around the nation to ser ve on the island, af ter which they go on to careers w i t h r e sp e c te d w il dl i f e c ons er v at ion a nd rehabilitation organizations — including the Jekyll Island Authority.
georgia sea turtle center
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history
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Jek yll Island ha s a storied pa st f illed with revolutionar y moment s. We were elated to add to these historical moments in 2019 with the grand opening of Mosaic, Jek yll Island Museum. The new f acilit y blends together exhibitry that showcases the island’s pristine natural environment and histor y. Dozens of artifacts, from a collection of more than 2,000, highlight ever y era of histor y on the island, from the early native American settlers to the gilded age and beyond. Interactive exhibits like a 1950s Studebaker help visitors understand and connect with the island’s unforgettable pastimes. The new museum is also home to a new pavilion and cla ssroom, opening the d o o r s f o r n e w e d u c a t i o na l p r o gr a mmin g and experiences. Not only does Mosaic serve as a gateway to the island, but it also provides a departure point for year-round tours of the historic district, which underwent multiple renovation projects during 2019 to maintain its famous cottages. The construction of ramps, walkways, lif ts, restrooms, and elevators improved accessibility and safety to allow more people opportunity to a p p r e c ia te J e k y l l’s w o n d e r f ul hi s to r i c structures. New roofs were also installed on several proper ties in the historic district to ensure they are protected for years to come. With preser vation an impor tant par t of our ongoing mission, Hollybourne Cottage has been maintained in a constant state of preservation designed to educate the public on the techniques and goals of historic preservation. Increased p r o gr a m min g in t r o d u c e d v i s i t o r s t o t hi s preservation project to see this work first hand, alongside introducing graduate students from the University of Georgia to work with JIA staf f and learn from experienced volunteers.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
56,628 TOTAL VISITORS
21,817 PUBLIC TOURS 21,064 GALLERY ADMISSIONS 13,727 GROUP TOURS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION:
$93,400
DEDICATED TO HOLLYBOURNE COTTAGE RESTORATION
$28K MAURICE FAMILY DONATION
$65K
FRIENDS OF HISTORIC JEKYLL ISLAND
3,500+
VOLUNTEER HOURS
32 ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDING:
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ACCESS RAMPS
NEW DOVE COTE RESTROOM
6
ELEVATORS/ LIFTS
9
PAVING PROJECTS
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REVENUE IN 99 DAYS
JE IS KYLL
R E TA I L S A L E S
$1.1M
$47K + OVER 2018
R E TA I L S A L E S
$286,805 UP 7.2% OVER 2018 WITH ADDITION OF MOSAIC GIFT SHOP
CAMPGROUND REVENUE
$82,621
UP 8.38% OVER 2018 20
Wi t h t h e in t r o d u c t io n o f a d di t io na l r e t a il spaces, 2019 was no exception to our continued grow th in sales. The Jek yll Island Authorit y rolled out Remember When, selling throwback merchandise and vintage souvenirs, an of fering not widely available previously to returning visitors in search of a memento of their pastime. Within Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, another new r etail space opened it s door s and wa s met with applause by visitors. The gif t shop’s of ferings are hand-curated, with the intention of providing guest s one-of-a-kind souvenir s and gif t s that connec t them to the isl and’s rich histor y. Not only have these new spaces enhanced the island’s holistic retail of ferings, but they complement the continued success of our amenities, and the authorit y’s mission to maintain a self-sustaining island. Overall, retail sales increased more than 4% over 2018. Most notably, the Life is Good store in the Beach Vill age e xperienced a $41 ,0 0 0 increase in sales over 2018, one of the largest year-over- year increases for our retail services at 1 3%. The Georgia Sea Tur tle Center al so reached an all-time retail high with more than $1.1 million in sales for 2019, continuing to double its numbers since 2013. And, the Jekyll Island Campground’s retail shop experienced an exceptional increase in retail revenue with more than $82,000, up more than 8% over 2018. In addition to our in-s tore retail sales, our r et ail division continues to of f er e xpanded e v e n t- s p e c i f i c a n d s e a s o n a l m e r c h a n d i s e like the highly-sought-af ter Shrimp & Grit s Festival poster. Online of ferings have also been broadened with the introduction of combination ticket packages to both the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and the newly opened Mosaic, Jek yll Island Museum, allowing guests to pre-plan their visits, and enhance their experiences.
retail
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jekyll island foundation
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During 2019, the Jekyll Island Foundation (JIF) benefited from the time, contributions, and handson work of JIF leadership and many JIF members. In April, we enjoyed the grand opening of Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum. Supporters were engaged wholeheartedly in creating this beautiful museum, and the result was organizational growth and newly forged relationships with the community. JIF’s par tner ship with the Georgia Sea Tur tle Center (GSTC) continues to generate opportunities for suppor ting coastal wildlife. This year, the Foundation was pleased to see the completion of a freshwater ba sin at GSTC through a p a r t ner ship w i t h S e a L i f e Aqua r iums . Ne w endoscopy equipment is now in use at the GSTC hospital, and a UT V was purchased for beach patrol and research. Funding initiatives were also launched for migrator y bird and wildlife habitat conser vation, coll aboration with the Butter flies of the Atlantic Flyway Alliance, and archaeological research. Preser vation of historic landmark s wa s al so funded by JIF in 2019. A trail ex tension from Hor ton Pond to Hor ton House was completed, and donations provided for new HVAC electrical rewiring in Hollybourne Cottage. Additionally, the Foundation served as nonprofit partner for the Shrimp & Grits Festival and 5K, RSM Classic, and Whiskey, Wine, & Wildlife—making Jekyll Island a great place to visit! THE JEKYLL ISLAND FOUNDATION Created in 1999, Jekyll Island Foundation serves as the official fundraising entity of Jekyll Island State Park and the Jekyll Island Authority. Managed by an independent board, JIF’s leadership represents diverse interests and communities from across the state of Georgia and beyond. Financial statements audited by Hancock Askew & Co., LLP may be viewed at jekyllislandfoundation.org.
board of directors E X EC U T I V E C OM MI T T EE Barbara Mayo “Boog” Candler Chair Hank Linginfelter Immediate Past Chair Russell C. Jacobs III Vice Chair Hollis Linginfelter Treasurer Gary N. Wadsten Secretary C. Jones Hooks JIA Executive Director
D IREC TO R S Nancy C. Blackstone-Spiegel Wendell Dallas Kenneth R. Farrell Thomas S. Lines Sean McGinnis Gilbert C. McLemore, Jr. Eugene M. “Gene” Rackley IV Matthew “Matt” Reed Daniel D. Ross JJ Singh Ken Wright Martha Zoller Joseph “Joe” Wilkinson, JIA Board Chair Dion Davis, JIF Executive Director
S US TA ININ G PA R T NER S The AdFish Group Jekyll Island Authority Jekyll Island Club Resort Jekyll Ocean Club The Westin Jekyll Island Young International Beverages 23
FINANCIAL RESULTS RESULTS FINANCIAL FINANCIAL RESULTSFISCAL YEAR 2019* FISCAL FISCAL YEAR 2019* YEAR 2019*
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Revenues enues RevenuesAdministration
FINANCIAL RESULTS FY2019* FY2018 FISCAL YEAR 2019* FY2019* FY2018 VARIAN FY2019* FY2018 VARIANCE FISCAL YEAR 2019*
Administration nistration Business Leases
Revenues
ness Leases Business Leases Hotel Tax dministration Hotel Tax Tax Tourism Development Fund Business Leases Tourism Development sm Development Fund Parking Fund Hotel ng Tax Parking Interest Tourism Development Interest Fund est Lot Rentals
Parking Rentals Interest dation
Lot Rentals Foundation Foundation Administration revenue Lot Rentals revenue nistration revenue AdministrationBeach Village Foundation Beach Village Intern Housing h Village
revenue Housing nAdministration Housing Intern Total Administration Beach Village
Total Administration otal Administration Intern Housing
Enterprises Enterprises Golf prises Total Administration
$
$
$
FY2019* $
$
$ (000's)
$
FY2018 $
%
VARIANCE
(000's)
4,654,565 4,654,565 4,381,327 4,654,565 4,381,327 1,598,711 273 1,598,711 1,460,446 1,598,711 1,460,446 697,323 138 4,654,565 4,381,327 697,323 697,323 603,569 94 273 3,775,280603,569 1,598,711 3,775,280 1,460,446 3,775,280 3,465,186 3,465,186 310 10,967 138 697,323 603,569 94 10,967 10,967 8,676 966,093 28,676 3,775,280 966,093 10,967 66,091
(000's)
3,465,186 1,020,138 966,093 1,020,138 (54) 310 66,091 8,676 2 66,091 63,959 216,319 63,959 2
%
4,381,327 6% 273 1,460,446 138 9% 603,569 6% 94 16% 3,465,186 9% 9% 8,676 310 16% 2 26% 1,020,138
9% (54) -5%63,959 26% 2 3% 324,843 966,093 1,020,138 (54) -5% 216,319 324,843 -33%16,572 216,319 324,843 (109) (109) 18,079 66,091 63,959 2 3% 18,079 2 18,079 16,572 2 9%44,335 97,200 16,572 216,319 324,843 (109) -33% 97,200 44,335 53 97,200 44,335 53 119% 12,100,628 11,389,051 18,079 16,572 2 9% 12,100,628 11,389,051 12,100,628 11,389,051 712 6% 712 97,200 44,335 53 119%
1,883,239 2,003,028 12,100,628 11,389,051 712 6% Golf 1,883,239 2,003,028 1,883,239 2,003,028 4,123,882 (120) -6%(120) Convention Center 3,892,781 nterprises 4,123,882 3,892,781 231 ention Center Convention Center 4,123,882 3,892,781 278,227 231 6% McCormick's Grill 252,752 Golf 1,883,239 2,003,028 (120) -6% 278,227 25 ormick's GrillMcCormick's Grill 278,227 252,7522,534,024252,752 25 10% Summer Waves 2,321,267 Convention Center 4,123,882 3,892,781 231 6% 2,534,024 2,321,267 mer Waves Summer Waves 2,534,024 2,321,267 1,543,481 213 9% 213 Campground 1,287,953 McCormick'sCampground Grill 278,227 1,543,481 252,752 10% 1,287,953 256 pground 1,543,481 1,287,953 256 25 20% Life is Good 172,254 137,798 Summer Waves 2,534,024 2,321,267 213 9% Life is Good Museum 172,254 34 s Good 172,254 137,798 815,681137,798 34 25% 759,818 Campground 1,543,481 1,287,953 256 20% Museum 815,681 eum 815,681 759,8182,181,394759,818 56 7% 56 Georgia Sea Turtle Center 2,013,025 LifeSea is Good 172,254 2,181,394 137,7985,754 25% Georgia Center 2,013,025 168 gia Turtle CenterSea Turtle 2,181,394 2,013,025 168 34 8%14,129 Conservation Museum 815,681 759,818 56 7% Conservation Miniature Golf & Bikes 5,754 (8) ervation 5,754 14,129 362,676 14,129 (8) -59% 341,244 Georgia Sea Turtle Center 2,181,394 2,013,025 168 Miniature GolfWater/Wastewater & Bikes 362,676 21 ature Golf & Bikes 362,676 341,2441,335,751341,244 21 6% 8% 1,384,606 Conservation 14,129 -59% Water/Wastewater 1,384,606 (49) r/Wastewater 1,335,7515,754 1,335,751 1,384,606 (49) (8) -4% Sanitation 543,116 526,701 Miniature Golf & Bikes 362,676 341,244 21 Sanitation 543,116 16 ation 543,116 526,7011,041,496526,701 16 3% 6% Fire Department 1,025,230 Water/Wastewater 1,335,751 1,384,606 (49) -4% 1,041,496 1,025,230 16 Department Fire Department 1,041,496 1,025,230 115,495 16 2%83,914 Tennis Sanitation 543,116 526,701 16 38% 3% Tennis 115,495 83,914 32 is 115,495 83,914 Destination Mktg & Special Events 390,03632 315,816 Fire Department 1,041,496 1,025,230 16 2% Mktg & Special Events 390,036 74 nation Mktg Destination & Special Events 390,036 315,816 175,140315,816 74 24% Guest Information Center 138,350 115,495 83,914 32 27% 38% Information 175,140 138,350 37 stTennis InformationGuest Center 175,140 138,350 37 SalesCenter 500 Events 390,036 315,816 74 24% Sales& SpecialCamp 500 (1) sDestination Mktg 500 (1) -100% Jekyll & Soccer Fields 165,467 149,523 Guest Information Center 175,140 138,350 37 27% CampFields Jekyll &Landscaping, Soccer FieldsRoads & Trails 165,467 149,523 16 p Jekyll & Soccer 165,467 149,523 16 11%36,295 43,338 Sales Roads -100% Landscaping, Roads &&Trails 43,338 7 scaping, & Trails Vehicle 43,338 36,295 500 28736,295 7 (1) 19% Equipment Maiintenance 4,030 Camp Jekyll & Soccer Fields 165,467 149,523 16 11% Vehicle & Equipment Maiintenance 287 4,030 (4) cle & Equipment Maiintenance 287 4,030 -93% 2,454 Facility Maintenance 788(4) Landscaping, RoadsMaintenance & Trails 43,338 36,295 7 -68% 19% Facility 788 2,454 (2) ty Maintenance 788 2,454 (2) Total Enterprises 17,711,526 16,691,214 Vehicle & Equipment Maiintenance 287 4,030 (4) -93% Total Enterprises 17,711,526 16,691,214 1,020 otal Enterprises 17,711,526 16,691,21429,812,154 1,020 6% Total Revenues Facility Maintenance 788 2,454 (2) 28,080,265 -68% Total Revenues 29,812,154 28,080,265 1,732 al Revenues 29,812,154 28,080,265 1,732 6% Total Enterprises 17,711,526 16,691,214 1,020 6%
Total 24 Revenues
Expenses enses Expenses
29,812,154
28,080,265
1,732
6%
FINANCIAL RESULTS FISCAL YEAR 2019*
Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses
Human Resources Human Resources enues Human Expenses Resources Human Resources Supplies & Supplies Materials & Materials
Supplies & Supplies Materials & Materials Advertising Advertising & Sales & Sales nistration Human Resources
Advertising Advertising & Sales & Sales& Grounds Repairs - Supplies Repairs Facilities -&& Facilities Grounds Materials ess Leases Repairs Repairs Facilities- & Facilities Grounds & Grounds Utilities - Advertising Utilities & Sales Tax Utilities Utilities InsuranceRepairs Insurance - Facilities & Grounds sm Development Fund Insurance Insurance ContractsUtilities Contracts ng Contracts Contracts Rentals Insurance Rentals est Rentals Rentals Printing Contracts Printing entals Printing Printing Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle Rentals Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle dation Printing Telephone Telephone Telephone Telephone nistration revenue Motor Vehicle Equipment Equipment Purchase Purchase <$1K <$1K Equipment Purchase <$1K <$1K Equipment Equipment PurchasePurchase Purchase $1K to $5K $1K to $5K hEquipment Village Telephone Equipment Equipment Purchase Purchase $1K to $5K $1K to $5K Purchase <$1K Travel n Travel HousingEquipment Travel Equipment Travel Purchase $1K to $5K Dues Dues otal Administration Travel Dues Dues Credit Card Credit FeesCard Fees Dues CreditFees Card Credit Fees Card Fees Bank Bank Fees prises Credit Card Fees Bank Fees Bank Fees Interest Expense Interest Expense Bank Fees Interest Expense Interest Expense
FY2019*
FY2018
VARIANCE
$ $ (000's) 12,667,952 12,667,952 12,543,527 12,543,527 124 12,667,952 12,667,952 12,543,527 124 1,850,741 1,850,741 12,543,527 1,701,863 1,701,863149
% 1241% 1249% 1% 149
1% 1% 9%
1,850,741 1,701,863 149 149 9% 9% 1,505,0901,850,741 1,505,090 12,667,952 1,301,6331,701,863 1,301,633203 203 16% 16% 12,543,527 124 1,505,0901,575,952 1,505,090 1,301,633 1,301,633 203 203 16% 16% 1,575,952 1,410,584 1,410,584 165 165 12% 12% 1,850,741 1,701,863 4,654,565 4,381,327 273 6%149 1,575,952 1,410,584 165 12% 12% 1,787,6461,575,952 1,787,646 1,410,584 1,802,769 1,802,769165 (15) (15) -1% -1% 1,505,090 1,301,633 1,598,711 1,460,446 138 9%203 1,787,646 1,802,769 (15) (15) -1% -1% 878,6901,787,646 878,690 1,802,769 807,092 807,092 72 72 9% 9% 1,575,952 1,410,584 697,323 603,569807,092 72 94 16%1659% 878,690 878,690 807,092 72 9% 3,292,4783,292,478 3,236,908 2% 1,787,6463,236,908 56 1,802,769562% (15) 3,775,280 3,465,186 3,292,478 56310 56 2% 9% 72 2% 619,9003,292,478 619,900 3,236,908 497,299 497,299123 123 25% 25% 878,6903,236,908 807,092 10,967 8,676 2 26% 619,900 619,900 497,299 497,299 123 123 25% 25% 272,859 272,859 3,292,478 221,940 221,940 51 23% 23% 3,236,90851 56 966,093 272,859 221,940 23% 23% 256,277 272,859 256,277 1,020,138 237,433 237,433 51 19(54) 19 8%-5%123 8% 619,900 221,940 497,29951 256,277 256,277 237,433 237,433 19 19 8% 8% 66,091 63,959 2 3% 272,859 125,343 (2)221,940(2) 51 122,969 122,969 125,343 -2% -2% 122,969 122,969 125,343 125,343 (2) (2) -2% -2% 216,319 324,843121,926 (109) -33% 192% 256,277 123,774 123,774 121,926 2237,433 22% 123,774 2125,343 22% 9% 54% 2% 122,969 (2) 140,362 140,362 121,926 91,213 91,213 49 49 54% 18,079 123,774 16,572121,926 2 140,362 140,362 91,213 91,213 49 49 54% 54% 123,774 2 96,829 96,829 73,823 23 31% 97,200 44,335 73,823 23 121,926 53 119% 31% 96,829 231,694 96,829 202,505 73,823 202,505 73,823 29 23 91,21329 23 31% 31% 140,362 49 231,694 14% 14% 12,100,628 96,829 267,346 73,82351 231,694 318,057 231,694 11,389,051 202,505 202,505 51 29712 29 14% 14% 318,057 267,346 19% 6% 23 19% 231,694 29 318,057 19% 19% 333 318,057 333 267,346 212 267,346 21251 0202,50551 57% 0 57% 51 333333- 318,057 212212- 0-267,346 57% 0-0% 57% 0% 1,883,239333212 -0%-6% 00% - 2,003,028 - (120) 25,741,603 25,741,603 24,643,416 24,643,416 1,098231 1,098 4% 6% 4% 4,123,882 3,892,781 25,741,603 24,643,416 1,098 25,741,603 25,741,603 24,643,416 24,643,416 1,098 278,227 252,752 25 1,098 4%10% 4% 4,070,5514,070,551 3,436,8493,436,849634 634 18% 18% 4,070,551 3,436,849 2,534,024 2,321,267 213 634 4,070,5514,070,551 3,436,849 3,436,849634 18% 9%634 18%
Total Expenditures Total Expenditures ention Center Total Expenditures Total Expenditures ormick's Grill Total Expenditures Net Operating Net Operating Cash Income** Cash Income** Net Cash mer Operating Waves Net Net Operating Operating Cash Income** CashIncome** Income** pground 1,543,481 1,287,953 256 20% s Good BOARD 172,254 137,798 34 25% BOARD DESIGNATED DESIGNATED FUND CONTRIBUTIONS FUND CONTRIBUTIONS and CAPITAL and CAPITAL EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT AND PROJECTS: AND PROJECTS: BOARD DESIGNATED FUND and CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PROJECTS: BOARD BOARD DESIGNATED FUND CONTRIBUTIONS FUNDCONTRIBUTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS and CAPITAL and CAPITAL EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT AND AND PROJECTS: AND PROJECTS: um 815,681 759,818 56 7% Tourism Development TourismDESIGNATED Development Fund Fund 697,323 697,323 603,569 603,569 Tourism Development Fund 697,323 603,569 Tourism Development Tourism Development Fund Fund 697,323 603,569 Water/Sewer Water/Sewer Fund Fund 351,836 697,323 351,836 2,013,025 305,497 603,569 305,497 168 gia Sea Turtle Center 2,181,394 8% Water/Sewer Fund 351,836 305,497 Water/Sewer Water/Sewer Fund Fund 351,836 351,836 305,497 305,497 Retail Village Retail principal Village payment principal ($1.6M payment loan) ($1.6M loan) ervation Fire Department equipment fund 5,754 14,129 (8) -59% 194,162 182,019 Retail Village Retail principal Village payment principal payment loan) ($1.6M loan) - 182,019FireGolf Department Fire Department equipment equipment fund($1.6M fund 194,162- 194,162- 182,019 ture &Beach Bikes 362,676 341,244 21 6% Village Entertainment Fund - Carryover 10,194 16,547 Fire Department Fire Department equipment equipment fund fund 194,162 182,019 Beach Village Beach Entertainment Village Entertainment Fund - Carryover Fund - Carryover 10,194 194,162 10,194 1,384,606 16,547- 182,019 16,547 (49) r/Wastewater 1,335,751 -4% Hollybourne Lintel Project 180,663 Beach Village Beach Entertainment Village Entertainment Fund - Carryover Fund - Carryover 10,194- 10,194- 180,663 16,547 180,663 16,547 Hollybourne Hollybourne Lintel Project Lintel Project Payment to JIF for Mosaic Project 300,000 150,000 ation 543,116 526,701 16 3% Hollybourne Hollybourne Lintel Project Lintel Project 180,663 180,663 Payment Equipment Payment to JIF for to Mosaic JIF forProject Mosaic Project 300,000 300,000 2,092,016 150,000 150,000 1,409,730 & Projects funded from current year Department 1,041,496 1,025,230 16 2% Payment Payment to&JIF for to Mosaic forProject Mosaic Project 300,0002,092,016 300,000 1,409,730 150,0001,409,730 150,000 Equipment Equipment Projects &JIF funded Projects from funded current from year current year 2,092,016 sEquipment 115,495 83,914 32 38% Total Designations, Capital Equipment 3,645,5311,409,730 2,848,025 Equipment & Fund Projects &funded Projects from funded current from year current year and Projects 2,092,0162,092,016 1,409,730 otal Fund Total Designations, Designations, Capital Equipment Capital Equipment and Projects and Projects 3,645,531 2,848,025 nation Mktg & Fund Special Events 390,0363,645,531 2,848,025 315,816 74 24% otal Fund Total Designations, Fund Designations, Capital Equipment Capital Equipment and Projects and Projects 3,645,5313,645,531 2,848,025 2,848,025 588,824 Contributions to Cash Reserves $ 425,020 t Information Center 175,140 138,350 $ 37 27% Contributions Contributions to Cashto Reserves Cash Reserves $ $425,020 425,020 $ $588,824 588,824 500 (1) -100% Contributions Contributions to Cashto Reserves Cash Reserves $ $425,020 425,020 $ $588,824 588,824 p Jekyll **&Amounts Soccer 165,467 16 funded 11% areFields on a budget basis format and do not contain Depreciation and Capital expenses. Capital equipment and 149,523 projects listed here are amounts current & year revenues. These amounts are designated (set aside) from current year funds for specific equipment or projects and if not spent during scaping,from Roads Trails 43,338 36,295 7 the current19% fiscal year, will be spent in subsequent fiscal years, depending on the timeline of the project. le & Equipment Maiintenance 287 4,030 (4) -93% * The financial information in this self-published Jekyll Island Authority Annual Report contains unaudited figures and is presented in a budget basis format which ty Maintenance 788 Jekyll Island Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2,454 (2)is reviewed-68% is used for operational management and oversight (depreciation and capital expenses are not included). financial information periodically by the State Department of Audits and is included in the State of Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Financial stewardship is
otal Enterprises 17,711,526 16,691,214 1,020 a high priority and the Jekyll Island Authority has a history of clean reports from the Georgia Department of Audits. All financial information contained in this
al Revenues
self-published report is believed to be accurate and error-free, but should only be used for informational purposes. The Jekyll Island Authority shall not be liable 29,812,154 28,080,265 1,732 for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other damages related to unintentional typographical or other errors, omissions or inaccuracies of the information contained in this document.
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