HomeMy WebLinkAbout5411 RESOLUTION NO. 5411
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
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn ( "City") has businesses within its corporate
limits that collect lodging tax dollars in accordance with Chapter 67.28 of the
Revised Code of Washington (RCW); and
WHEREAS, the City has established a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
(LTAC) in accordance with RCW 67.28.1817, and codified in Chapter 2.77 of the
Auburn City Code (ACC); and
WHEREAS, the LTAC is obligated by ACC 2.77.060 to make
recommendations to the City Council on tourism promotion and tourism related
issues; and
WHEREAS, at its November 14th, 2018 meeting, the LTAC considered
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, RESOLVES as follows:
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March 4, 2019
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Section 1. Adoption of Recommendations. The City Council
adopts the expenditure of lodging tax dollars in accordance with the LTAC's
recommendation as shown on the LTAC's resolution, attached as Exhibit A.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement
those administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions
of this legislation.
Section 3. Effective date. This Resolution will take effect and be in
force upon passage and signatures.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
AP" •VED:
CITY OF AUBURN
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NANC��;'ACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: ��
Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Steven L. Gross, City Attorney
Published: ;a
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March 4, 2019
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RESOLUTION NO. 5411 EXHIBIT A
2019 Lodging Tax Grants
Motion: Committee Member Faltenberger motioned to recommend to City Council to approve the
funding requests for Auburn Parks' Petpalooza event for $5,000, and $3,500 for Auburn Parks'
Veterans Day and Parade. Committee Member Fraser seconded the motion. Motion passes
unanimously.
Approved Amount
Event: Veterans Day Parade $3,500.00
Amount Requested: $3,500.00
• Funds for digital marketing on social media throughout the state focusing on Veterans,
supporters of Veterans, active military,the military base cities outside of a 50+ mile radius.
• Event to be held November 9,2019.
• Previous parades with 25,000 people in attendance and 6,000 parade participants.
• Puts heads in beds with from parade participants and band competition.
Approved Amount
Event: Petpalooza
$5,000.00
Amount Requested: $5,000.00
• 2018 Attendance: 9,000 attendance
• Event is on May 18,2019.
• Funds are for advertising event via social media and pet related publications.
• This beloved Auburn annual event puts heads in beds.
2019 Total Grants Recommended by the LTAC: $8,500.00