Title
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON OUTSIDE AGENCY REQUESTS FOR 2017-2018 TOURISM FUNDS
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In early June the City extended its biennial invitation to submit requests for funding from the Tourism Fund. A news release announcing that the City was taking applications for the funding of projects or events that support tourism in Longview was distributed to various media outlets. The deadline for submitting applications for this funding cycle was July 6.
The Executive Office received 12 applications. Two applications were also received for General Fund support. The total amount requested for Tourism Fund support was $88,632 for 2017 and $84,032 for 2018.The total amount requested for General Fund support was $15,000 for 2017 and $15,000 for 2018. The applications of organizations requesting lodging tax funds are included with the agenda summary. Additional financial documentation is available upon request.
On August 2 the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met and unanimously recommended funding of the following applications:
Agency LTAC Recommendation
Project 2017 2018
Columbia Artists Association
Spring Invitational Art Exhibit & Art in the Park $2,500 $2,500
Cowlitz County Historical Museum
Special exhibits and programs $5,000 $5,000
Ethnic Support Council
International Festival $1,700 $1,800
Longview Noon Rotary
SquirrelFest ...
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