HomeMy WebLinkAbout5302 RESOLUTION NO. 5 3 0 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING
THE LODGING TAX GRANT DISBURSEMENTS
REGOMMENDED BY THE AUBURN LODGING TAX
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the =City of Auburn (the "City") has businesses within its
corporate limits that collect lodging tax dollars in accordance with Chapter 67.28
of the Reyised Code of Washington (RCVU); and
WHEREAS, the City has established a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
(LTAC) in accordance with RCW 67.28.1817, and codified in Chapter 2.76 of the
Aubum City Code (AGC); and
WHEREAS, the LTAC is obligated by ACC 2.76.040 to make
recommendations to the City Council on tourism promotion and tourism related
issues; and
WHEREAS, the LTAC met on March 15, 2017, for the purpose of
considering proposals for the expenditure of taxes collected pursuant to Chapter
67.28 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the LTAC has recommended the award of lodging tax dollars
as grant funds to certain businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the LTAC's recommendation will
enhance the economic development of the City of Auburn.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
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Resolution No. 5302
June 8, 2017
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Section 1. Adoption of Recommendations. The City Council
� hereby adopts the expenditure of lodging tax dollars in accordance with the LTAC's
recommendation as shown on the LTAC's resolution, attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated herein by this reference.
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. Effective date. This Resolution shall take effect and be
in force upon passage and signatures hereon.
DATED and SIGNED this /9� day of Gc.w�. , 2017.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANC ACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
G��o _�„i
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APP OVED TO FORM:
niel B. Heid, y Attorney
Resolution No. 5302
June 8, 2017
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_ RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A
2017 Lodging Tax Grants
Event: Veterans Da Parade Approved Amount
Amount Requested: $3,500.00 $2,500.00
• Funds for digital marketing on social media throughout the state focusing on Veterans,
supporters of Veterans,active military, the m'tlitary base cities outside of a 50+ mile radius.
• Event to be held November 11,2017.
• Previous parades with 25,000 people in attendance and 6,000 parade parricipants.
• Puts heads in beds with from parade parricipants and band competition.
Approved Amount
Event: Pet alooza
Amount Requested; $5,000.00 $2,500.00
s 2016 Attendance: 9,000 attendance,pouring xain
• Event is on May 20, 2017
m Funds are for advertising event
o Puts heads in beds
Event: Tou h Mudder Approved Amount
Amount Requested; $12,500;00 $5,000.00
• Two Day Event,it is a team oxiented obstaele coufse ahallenge
e 2016 Attendance 10,191
• Event is on September 16 & 17, 2017
e Auburn received national TV network covexage for 2016 event
e Over 90% said they are likely to return to King County for a Tough Mudder Event in 2017.
m Will use funds for Digital Adverrising for geo-targeting desired demographic;display
advertising; search advertising via Google AdWorks and Bing.
• Puts heads in beds
2017 Total Approved Grants by the LTAC: $10,000.00