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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6040 ORDINANCE NO.6 0 4 0 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.76 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO THE CITY'S LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the current provisions of Chapter 67.28 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), call for local governments that collect and receive lodging tax dollars to establish a lodging tax advisory committee; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has established such a committee initially identified as the City of Auburn Tourism Board, codified under Chapter 2.76 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the statutory parameters of this committee include identification of its roles and membership, relating to the lodging tax and businesses effected by the lodging tax specifically; and WHEREAS, in addition to the issues relating to the lodging tax itself, the City of Auburn has interests of a more general nature that relate to tourism, and a separate board with a more general approach to tourism could enhance the City's position with respect to issues related to tourism that dovetail with but may go beyond the lodging tax advisory committee issues; and WHEREAS, it would be advantageous for the City to distinguish the lodging tax advisory committee from a more general tourism board, in terms of the specific and statutory duties of the lodging tax advisory committee. Ordinance No. 6040 August 2, 2006 Page 1 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Amendment to City Code. That Chapter 2.76 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: Chapter 2.76 AUBURN TOURISM BOARD LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE Sections: 2.76.010 Creation. 2.76.020 Membership. 2.76.030 Terms. 2.76.040 Responsibilities. 2.76.010 Creation. There is hereby created the Auburn tourism boardLodqinq Tax Advisory Committee. The beafdcommittee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the mayor Mayor and e#y-~counciICouncil, as the lodging tax advisory committee pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817. (Ord. 5920 S 1, 2005; Ord. 5554 S 1,2001.) 2.76.020 Membership. The Auburn tourism boordLodqinq Tax Advisory Committee shall consist of at least five members as follows: A. Two members appointed by the city council who are representatives of businesses required to collect tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW. B. Two members appointed by the city council who are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW. C. Persons who are eligible for appointment under subsection A of this section are not eligible for appointment under subsection B of this section and persons who are eligible for appointment under subsection B of this section are not eligible for appointment under subsection A of this section. D. One elected official shall serve as chair of the Auburn tourism beafdLodqinq Tax Advisory Committee. E. The city council shall review the membership of the beafdcommittee annually and make changes as appropriate. (Ord. 5920 S 1, 2005; Ord. 5554 S 1, 2001.) 2.76.030 Terms. All members appointed pursuant to ACC 2.76.020 shall serve three-year terms. The initial appointment shall be staggered with two appointments serving a one-year term, two appointments serving a two-year term, and two appointments serving a three- year term. Organizations representing businesses required to collect tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW and organizations involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue Ordinance No. 6040 August 2, 2006 Page 2 received under said tax as well as local agencies involved in tourism and promotion may submit recommendations for membership on the beafdcommittee. Members of the beafdcommittee shall be subject to removal in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2.30 ACC as it currently exists or as it may be amended hereafter. (Ord. 5920 S 1, 2005; Ord. 5803 S 11,2003; Ord. 5554 S 1, 2001.) 2.76.040 Responsibilities. The Auburn tourism boardLodging Tax Advisory Committee shall meet as often as may be required to meet the statutory duties described in RCW 67.28.1817. and shall make reports and recommendations to the mayor and city council as follows: A. The beafdcommittee shall consider proposals for imposition of a city lodging tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW. B. If such a tax is adopted, the beafdcommittee shall review any increases in the rate of tax imposed, repeal of any exemption from a tax imposed or a change in the use of revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW. The beafdcommittee shall consider any such proposal, provide for public input, and submit comments in a timely manner to the mayor and city council. The comments shall include an analysis of the extent to which the proposal will accommodate activities for tourists or increase tourism, and the extent to which the proposal will affect the long-term stability of the fund created under RCW 67.28.1815. C. The Auburn tourism boordLodginq Tax Advisory Committee shall also make such other recommendations to the city council on tourism promotion and tourism-related issues as are consistent with the functions of the beafdcommittee as provided herein. (Ord. 5920 S 1, 2005; Ord. 5554 S 1, 2001.) Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Ordinance No. 6040 August 2, 2006 Page 3 Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. ATTEST: !-QiUU !-lk~ Danlelle E. Daskam, City Clerk Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney Published: oi-.....J-7-bClZJh Ordinance No. 6040 August 2, 2006 Page 4 INTRODUCED: AUG 2 1 2006 PASSED: AUG 2 1 2006 APPROVED: AUG 2 1 2006 PETER B. 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