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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONSENT LTAC RFP funding Consent Agenda 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 LTACBOCC 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: _ ilearagerAllr 773 075- Jos eters, County Administrator Date