HomeMy WebLinkAbout5180 RESOLUTION NO. 5180
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE LODGING
TAX GRANT DISBURSEMENTS RECOMMENDED BY THE
AUBURN LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND
THE AUBURN TOURISM BOARD
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has businesses within its corporate limits that
collects lodging tax dollars in accordance with Chapter 67.28 of the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW); and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has a lodging tax advisory committee, the Auburn
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, established pursuant to Chapter 2.76 of the Auburn
City Code (ACC), in accordance with RCW 67.28.1817; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn also has a tourism board, the Auburn Tourism
Board, established pursuant to Chapter 2.77 ACC; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with ACC 2.76.040, the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee shall make recommendations to the City Council on tourism promotion and
tourism related issues; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ACC 2:77.060, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
shall assist the City Council in formulating strategies for tourism related activities and
programs geared to promote the city of Auburn as a tourist destination, and shall make
recommendations to the City Council on tourism promotion and tourism related issues;
and
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WHEREAS, on October 20, 2015, the Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
met to consider proposals for expending lodging tax dollars (taxes collected in
accordance with Chapter 67.28 RCW), and consider proposals from various different.
potential recipients in terms of expanding lodging tax dollars in a way to promote the
City of Auburn as a tourist destination; and
WHEREAS, after the October 20, 2015, meeting, the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee voted on the proposals and requests they received for expenditure of
lodging tax dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee have submitted their
recommendations for expenditure of lodging tax dollars to the City Council for
consideration and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section_1. Approval of Recommendations. The City Council hereby approves
and endorses the expenditure of lodging tax dollars in accordance with the lodging tax
disbursements recommended by the Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee , as
shown on the lodging tax grants/recommended disbursements list-, a copy of which is
attached hereto, marked as exhibit "A° and Incorporated herein by this reference,
Section-2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
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Section 3. Effective Date, This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this Q1ZLI day of 2015.
CITY OF AUBURN
ANCY S, MAYOR
ATTEST: LU
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPRO D AS TO FORM:
Dan B. Hei , ity Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 5180, EXHIBIT A
Lodging Tax Grant
Event: The Magical Night of Giving, The Outlet Collection Approved Amount
Amount Requested: $1,500.00 $1,500.00
LTAC Vote was Unanimous
Comments:
• Fund is for advertising
• Does put heads in beds
Event: Veterans Day Band Competition Approved Amount
Amount Requested: $500.00 $500.00
LTAC Vote was Unanimous
Comments:
• Fund is for Program & Buttons
• Does put heads in beds
Total Approved Amount
Total• $2,000.00