This year , Gimenez tapped $1.4 million in hotel taxes to close a budget gap in the county 's police department .
This year , Gimenez has used the tourist - generated money to close a $25 million hole in the county 's general budget .
This year , Gimenez tapped $1.4 million in hotel taxes to close a budget gap in the county 's police department , and has used the tourist - generated money to close a $25 million hole in the county 's general budget .