HomeMy WebLinkAbout5204 RESOLUTION NO. 5 2 0 4
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 wi4h 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 Aubum 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 Tourism Board 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
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2016 and January 11, 2016, the Auburn Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee met to consider proposals for expending lodging tax dollars (taxes
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collected in accordance with Chapter 67.28 RCV�, 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 January 7, 2016 and January 11, 2016, 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 ezhibit "A" and Incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Imalementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedu�es as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
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January 19,2016
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Dated and Signed this � day of � .,�� , 2016.
CITY OF AUBURN
ANCY B CUS, MAYOR
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Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPR E AS FORM:
Da iel B. Heid, � orney
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January 19, 2016
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RESOLUTION NO. 5204 EXHIBIT A
Lod�in� Tax Grant
Event: EMD 3on3 Basketball Tournament Approved Amount
Amount Requested: 53,500.00 54,500.00
LTAC Vote was Unanimous
Comments:
• Funds increased to add Hotel Logos to Hoop Pads
• Event is on August 6&7, 2016
• Two Day Event, 4`h year
• Funds are for advertising
. Does put heads in beds
Events Veterans Da Band Com etition Approved Amount
Amount Requested: $6,500.00 $6,500.00
LTAC Vote was Unanimous
Comments:
o Funds for advertising to Eastern Washington
e Event is on November 5, 2016
e 25,000 attendance
o Does put heads in beds
Event: Petpalooza Approved Amount
Amount.Requested: $5,000.00 55,000.00
LTAC Vote was Unanimous
Comments:
e 15,000 attendance
o Event is on May 21, 2016
e Funds are for advertising 50 + miles
o Does put heads in beds
Event: Geocaching Approved Amount
Amount Requested: $6,000.00 53,500.00
LTAC Vote 6 Yes 1 No
Comments:
. Two Day Event
• Event is on October 14& 15, 2016
e Funds for marketing and event cost
e Does put heads in beds
Event: Art Walk - Mav 13, 2016 & September 9, 2016 APProved Amount
Amount Requested: $2,500.00 5z,500.00
LTAC Vote was Unanimous
Comments:
• 2 Events, May 13, 2016&September 9, 2016
e Funds are for advertising
e Does put heads in beds
Event: DieseLDra�s Pacific Racewavs Approved Amount
Amount Requested: $5,000.00 54,000.00
LTAC Vote was Unanimous
Comments:
• One Day Event
• Funds are for Advertising
e Event is on July 17, 2016
o Does put heads in beds
Event: Nostal�ia Dra� Race at Pacific Racewavs Avproved amount
ga,000.00
Amount Requested: $5,000.00
LTAC Vote was Unanimous
Comments:
• Only rece if its kind at Pacific Raceways
• Funds are for Advertising 50+ miles
• Event is on July S0, 2016
. Does put heads in beds
Event: Tou�h Mudder apProved amoune 'I
Amount Requested: $8,500.00 58,SOO.00
LTAC Vote was Unanimous
Comments:
• Two Day Event, it is a team oriented obstacle course challenge '
• Attendance 9,500
• Event is on September 24&25;2016
• 4,500 come from over 50 miles �
o Average overnightstays 2
e 7% International Trevelers
e Will use funds for Digital Marketing
e Does put heads in beds
Event: Mexican lndependence Dav APprovedArrmount
$4,000.00
Amount Requested: $30,000.00
LTAC Vote was Unanimous
Comments: I
• One Day Event I
• Funds are for advertising
• Does put heads in beds
2016 Total Apqroved bv the LTAC Approved Amount
Saz,soo.00
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