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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board
DATE: August 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Authorization of the issuance of a 2027 Lodging Tax Funding RFP in
the amount of$1,004,000
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
On July 8, 2026, the LTAC Committee met to review 2027 funding process, funding priorities, RFP and
LTAC timeline. It was determined that a joint LTAC/BOCC meeting would further clarify and define
priorities. That meeting is being scheduled in August. LTAC approved a motion to recommend that the
Board of County Commissioners issue an RFP in an amount not to exceed $1,004,000 for Jefferson
County tourism, for qualifying organizations in 2027. Details of the RFP will be discussed in the
upcoming joint meeting.
ANALYSIS:
Finance Director Judy Shepherd analyzed the finances of the LTAC funds and notified the
LTAC Committee that the available amount in 2027 is $1,004,000, including $6,500
contingency fund for maintenance on the Welcome to the Olympic Peninsula roundabout sign,
and administrative costs of$5,584 for program operation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This request has no fiscal impact in and of itself. However, approval of this request will lead to the award
of grants for Lodging Tax tourism promotion projects in Jefferson County for 2027.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the issuance of a Lodging Tax RFP in an amount not to exceed$1,004,000 for Jefferson
County tourism promotion.
REVIEWED BY:
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Jos eters, County Administrator Date