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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5423 RESOLUTION NO. 5423 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 February 26th and April 10th, 2019 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: Resolution No. 5423 April 17, 2019 Page 1 of 2 Section 1. Adoption of Recommendations. The City Council adopts the expenditure of lodging tax dollars to the following entities: a) Flight Club Foundation for the Seattle Parrot Expo, $2,000; b) City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department for the Valley Cities Geocaching/Adventure GeoTour, $1,100; c) Korean Amateur Sports Association for the 20th Korean-American National Sports Festival, $2,500; d) White River Valley Museum for the Hops & Crops Festival, $3,000 as further described in 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. V I C() tuivik 6 t&c rD 'l'A‘ 1t bf- Mimi, 9441 • CITY OF AUBURN )(e- . ,...,..1‘44 NAN.i:ACKUS, MAYOR ATTEST: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk APP VEDAS TO FORM: Steven L. Gross, City Attorney Resolution No. 5423 April 17, 2019 Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 5423 EXHIBIT A 2019 Lodging Tax Grants Second Application Period 2/26/19 Motion: Committee Member Faltenberger motioned to recommend to City Council to approve the funding the $2,000 request for the Seattle Parrot Expo. Committee Member Matto seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously. 4/10/19 Motion: Committee Member Fraser motioned to approve $3,000 to Hops N Crops, Committee Member Roberts seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously. Committee Member Fraser motioned to approve $1,100 to Valley Cities Geocache, Committee Member Roberts seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously. Committee Member Cho motioned to approve $2,500 to Korean American Sports Festival. Committee Member Roberts seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously. Event: Seattle Parrot Expo Approved Amount $2,000.00 Amount Requested: $2,000.00 • Free to the Public, three day event to be held on September 28—29,2019. • 2018 Attendance 1,200 during the two day event • The event is organized to open communication about parrots in the wild,as pets via a 25 bird aviary; educational games, children's story time,and free-flying parrots. • Will use funds for ads in Seattle Times,ParentMap Magazine,Seattle's Child Magazine, BirdTalk Magazine,and to pay for any needed city permits to raise banners and signs to announce the coming of the Expo a month in advance. Approved Amount Event: Valley Cities Geocaching Adventure/GeoTour $1,100.00 Amount Requested: $2,750.00 • Anticipated 2019 Attendance: 200—300. The Geo Tour includes Kent and Auburn. • Event is on May 17 -19, 2019. • Funds will be used for costs of materials for the event,and food for the launch of the event. • Niche event in which geocachers tend to travel to collect coins. Event: 20th Korean American National Sports Festival Approved Amount Amount Requested: $15,000.00 $2,500.00 • Anticipated 2019 Attendance: 3,000. Event rotates in various U.S. cities annually. • Sporting event competitions to take place in SeaTac,Federal Way, and Auburn the weekend of June 21-23,2019. • Funds will be used towards venues, transportation, food,officials,etc. Event: Hops & Crops Music & Beer Festival Approved Amount Amount Requested: $6,000.00 $3,000.00 • 2018 Attendance: 900 attendance • This event which is in its tenth year will be held on September 14,2019. • Funds will be used towards marketing to potential overnight guests via Facebook ads. • This Auburn annual event has a loyal following and attendance has increased 50%in the last three years. Total 2019 Budget Allocated to Community Grants: $20,000.00 Second Round of 2019 Total Grants Recommended by the LTAC: $8,600.00 First Round of 2019 Total Grants Recommended by the LTAC: $8,500.00 Potential Total Amount to be allocated in 2019: $17,100.00