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A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting
policies to ensure a balanced approach to funding promotions,
events, operations and capital investments from the City's Lodging
Tax Fund.
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2018, City Council conducted a work session to discuss
lodging tax fund distributions, reserves for capital projects, and event grant awards; and
WHEREAS, City Council agreed that no less than 25% of annual lodging tax
expenditures should be dedicated to tourism -related capital projects, and in addition, no less
than 5% dedicated to capital reserves; and
WHEREAS, it was agreed that in allocating lodging tax funds for event grants,
priority should be given to events held between mid-October and mid-May; and
WHEREAS, the City should include in event grants sufficient funds for City
right-of-way permits, traffic control, and utility expenses associated with events receiving
awards; and
WHEREAS, the City should ensure efficient and timely execution of tourism -related
contracts; and
WHEREAS, the policies adopted in this Resolution enable the City to achieve a
balanced and sustainable approach to promoting our local tourism economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES
DO HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
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Section 1 - Policies. The City Council approves and adopts the following policies
regarding the application and budgeting of lodging tax funds.
Guided Policy: The allocation and administration of lodging tax funds shall be the
following:
1. Allocate no less than 25% of annual lodging tax receipts to capital projects, and in
addition, no less than 5% to capital reserves. If in any year, the amount of lodging
tax fund distributed to capital projects is less than the 25%, the difference shall be set
aside for capital projects through reserves.
2. In determining the recipients and amounts of event grants, priority shall be given to
events held Mid -October through Mid -May. The Lodging Tax Committee is
expected to consider this timeframe relative to the percentage of grants awarded and
dollars received.
3. For events receiving grants of lodging tax funds, in addition to the funds awarded to
support the event, additional funds shall be allocated for City right-of-way, traffic
control, and utility expenses in conjunction with events receiving awards.
4. To expedite the efficient and timely execution of lodging tax allocations, the City
Manager is hereby authorized, and the right is hereby delegated to the City Manager,
to execute contracts and agreements.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of
said Council held on the day of t r �`,u_ , 2018.
ATT ST:
Kari Martinez -Bailey, Ci r
APPR D AS TO,FtRM
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Williarri E. Bloor, City Attorney
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Sissi Bruch, Mayor