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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121718_ca25 Consent Agenda Commissioners Office JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: Leslie Locke, Executive Assistant DATE: December 17,2018 SUBJECT: AGREEMENT re: 2019 Hotel Motel (Lodging Tax) Grant Funding; In the Amount of$64,200; North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center STATEMENT OF ISSUE: This agreement provides grant funding for 2019 to certain non-profit agencies for the promotion of tourism and ongoing preservation of Jefferson County's heritage. This funding has been budgeted from the Hotel Motel (Lodging Tax) Fund, as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center $64,200 RECOMMENDATION: Approve and sign the agreement. RE EIB • 4r, / /---/f<- (' i ip Morley, 'ou Ad in' Date: AGREEMENT FOR 2019 HOTEL-MOTEL FUNDING FOR TOURISM SERVICES NORTH HOOD CANAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR CENTER This Agreement is by and between JEFFERSON COUNTY(hereinafter known as "COUNTY" and the NORTH HOOD CANAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE(hereinafter known as "NHCCC"). WHEREAS,the NHCCC is a non-profit corporation of the State of Washington; and WHEREAS,the COUNTY desires to promote tourism by providing information to guests, support and staff to information centers in unincorporated Jefferson County,as well as workshops, conferences and materials to enhance productivity of visitor information centers in the promotion of the tourism industry,as authorized by Chapter 67.28 RCW and Jefferson County Code Chapter 3.25; and WHEREAS,the Jefferson County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding the lodging tax proposal by the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce to operate visitor centers in Quilcene and Brinnon; IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and agreements herein it is agreed by the parties as follows: SECTION 1: SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED The NHCCC shall use its capabilities and utilize the funding provided under this agreement to continue and update the ongoing performance of the following tourism promotion services, as outlined below: 1. Be responsible for the daily operation and continuation of the Quilcene Visitor's Center and the Brinnon Visitor's Center and provide visitor information materials for the Dosewallips State Park, consistent with the Itemized List of Proposed Tourism Promotion Services and NHCCC Lodging Tax budget, a copy of which are incorporated herein and attached hereto as Exhibit A. SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NORTH HOOD CANAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1. On or before January 31; April 30; July 31; October 31, 2019; and January 31, 2020, provide to the COUNTY: • A quarterly report of the use, services,programs and activities of the NHCCC under this Agreement for the prior quarter; Page: 1 of 8 North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce • A quarterly financial statement detailing revenues,expenses and cash balances for the prior quarter; and for the final quarter report,the financial statement shall also include a detailed financial statement for all 2019. 2. On or before January 31, 2019(OR upon execution of this agreement,whichever is later) and July 31,2019,provide to the COUNTY: • A billing statement requesting payment of Hotel-Motel Funding for the current half year. 3. For a minimum of six (6)years, maintain documented proof of payments made, contracts executed, and other expenditures authorized under this Agreement. Upon reasonable notice, provide access to County or State representatives to audit those records. 4. Funding provided by this Agreement may only be expended on the services described in Section 1 of this Agreement. Any monies used for other services or purposes shall be refunded to Jefferson County. Any monies under-expended of the total funding allocated under this Agreement shall be refunded to Jefferson County by January 31, 2020. 5. By February 28th of each year provide the following information on Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated by reference for the previous year. a. Each festival,event, or tourism facility owned and/or operated by NHCCC. b. The amount of lodging tax revenue allocated for expenditure(whether actually expended or not)by the NHCCC on each festival, event or tourism facility. c. Estimated number of tourists served at each festival,event or tourism facility. ("Tourist" includes persons traveling more than 50 miles to the location of the event,festival or facility and overnight stays in the area). d. Estimated lodging stays. ("Lodging"refers to commercial lodging such as hotels, motels,resorts,bed and breakfasts,or commercial campgrounds). e. Measurements that demonstrate the impact of increased tourism attributable to the event, festival or facility. SECTION 3: RESPONSIBILITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY 1. The COUNTY will provide the NHCCC funding from Hotel-Motel Tax receipts to be used in support of their responsibilities as defined under this agreement. 2. Said funding is in the sum of$64,200 for 2019. Semi-annual payments of$32,100 will be made in the first and third quarter of 2019. Payments are to be predicated on submittal of reports defined in Section 2. Payment will be made by the COUNTY upon receipt of an invoice on the next available billing cycle. Page: 2 of 8 North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce SECTION 4: TERM This Agreement shall be for a term of one year,commencing on January 1,2019 and ending on December 31, 2019,except for the reports referenced in Section 2, due January 31,2020 and February 28,2020. SECTION 5: ASSIGNMENT Either party to the agreement shall not assign this Agreement,except by signed amendment. SECTION 6: MODIFICATION This Agreement may be modified by mutual written agreement executed by both parties. SECTION 7: TERMINATION The Agreement may be terminated, in whole or in part,by the County upon thirty(30) days written notice in the event expected or actual revenue from the Hotel-Motel Tax is reduced or limited in any way, or for non-performance of duties under this Agreement, or for any reason. The NHCCC may terminate this Agreement upon thirty(30)days written notice to the COUNTY. In the event of termination under this clause,the County shall be liable to pay only for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. If termination covers a period for which payment has already been made,NHCCC shall refund to the COUNTY a pro-rated share of the payment based upon the balance of time remaining in the paid period,unless otherwise negotiated. SECTION 8: HOLD HARMLESS The NHCCC shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY, and its officers, employees, and agents harmless from and shall process and defend at its own expense, including all costs, attorney fees and expenses relating thereto, all claims, demands, or suits at law or equity arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the NHCCC's negligence or breach of any of its obligations under this Agreement; provided that nothing herein shall require the NHCCC to indemnify the COUNTY against and hold harmless the COUNTY from claims, demands or suits based solely upon the conduct of the COUNTY, its officers, employees and agents, and; provided further that if the claims or suits are caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of: (a)the NHCCC's agents or employees; and, (b)the COUNTY, its officers, employees and agents, this indemnity provision with respect to claims or suits based upon such negligence, and/or the costs to the COUNTY of defending such claims and suits, etc., shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the NHCCC's negligence, or the negligence of the NHCCC's agents or employees. The NHCCC specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought against the COUNTY by the NHCCC's employees, or any other persons engaged in the performance of any work or service required of the NHCCC under this Agreement and, solely for the purpose of this indemnification and defense,the Contractor specifically waives any immunity under the state industrial insurance law, Title 51 RCW. The NHCCC recognizes that this waiver was Page: 3 of 8 North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce specifically entered into pursuant to provisions of RCW 4.24.115 and was subject of mutual negotiation. SECTION 9: INSURANCE The NHCCC shall obtain and keep in force during the term of the Agreement, or as otherwise required,the following insurance with companies or through sources approved by the State Insurance Commissioner pursuant to RCW 48. The NHCCC shall maintain Workers' Compensation coverage as required under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, for all NHCCC employees, agents and volunteers eligible for such coverage under the Industrial Insurance Act. SECTION 10: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The NHCCC and the COUNTY agree that the NHCCC is an independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this agreement. Nothing in this agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties hereto. Neither the NHCCC nor any employee of the NHCCC shall be entitled to any benefits accorded County employees by virtue of the services provided under this agreement. The COUNTY shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program, otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to the NHCCC, or any employee, representative, agent or contractor of the NHCCC. The NHCCC shall be responsible for all applicable withholdings, deductions, state industrial insurance,tax reports, business licenses, registrations, and all other obligations of an independent organization. SECTION 11: COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The NHCCC shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work to be done under this Agreement. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accord with the laws of the State of Washington and venue shall be in Jefferson County, Washington. SECTION 12: DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED The NHCCC with regard to the project to be completed under this agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification in the selection and retention of employees,materials, supplies, contractors or subcontractors. Page: 4 of 8 North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce • SECTION 13: INTEGRATED AGREEMENT This agreement together with attachments or addenda represents the entire and integrated agreement between the County and the NHCCC and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations,or agreements written or oral. This agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the County and the NHCCC. APPROVED and signed this day of JEFFERSON COUNTY Attest: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Carolyn Gallaway, Chair Deputy Clerk of the Board Approved as to Form: NORTH HOOD CANAL CHAMBER 01. c, I,104,- cis—he LLL1'I . ' .1&‘ -kj Philip Hunsucker, Authorized Official Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Page: 5 of 8 North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce EXHIBIT A NHCCC Lodging Tax 2019 Budget 2019 Web Site Enhancement Request: Budget Budget • The web site enhancement project will cost approximately$3„000. • The Chamber will fund$1,000 of the cost. • We are seeking$2,000 In two-for-one matching funds. 414 Pr North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce 515 Budget Overview Accrual Some January 111rough December 1018 166 Chamber Node M lOOSIIIIINFIR48 TOTAL Ain.Das H Je.-Dec 16 Jaw-Deg 16 Oranery boo mexpeos. Meme I•find Income Ill y i 066•Lad governor!em erada 62.20000 82,200.00 nig Owe,Warr 2,34000 2.34000 6315•Interest en ahe4Mlnata•rinp 1000. 15.00 2500 5448'Grose arm•lavritory 2,700.00. 2700.00 641•AdveMeln8 PwI m 3000 3000 TO!f•Ford lassie.(Itrvnersl 5080.00 62.21500 87206.00 To6YMeose 5080.00 62,21500 6720350 Orono Profit 6000.00 8221500 67.206.00 Eameme 7•Pierre 6wvbe TOM•Ora1*i pavane sips^•. 2,40000 2,400.00 T708•tltl t..a NOM operas, 56.06000 66.660,00 TIN^Outside asrvipss600.00 600.00 Total1•Programa$arvlo.e 2,400.00 57.680.00 80.050.00 6•Ad errarwsi boor SIN•Npquermal swpseese 1.306.00 2,436.00 3,74000 5668•Omit meanies 1.326.00 2.100.00 3,42600 INS'euelnaa s>pwr.a 5000 50.00 Tool 6-Averee tem lopwee 2,010,04 4,836.00 7,21500 Toed Ewer 5,000.00 82,215,00'.;.. 87,26500 Met Ordlnvy P caAs0.00 0.00 '.., 0.00 room NetoCIO 0301 500 Page 6 of 8 North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce Exhibit B Jurisdiction Lodging Tax Reporting Form — To Be Submitted to Jefferson County Administrator's Office No Later than February 28th of each Year Lodging Tax Reporting Form Organization,receiving funding to promote fesm-als,special events and tourism-related activities through tourism-related facilities owned or sponsored by non-profit organizations or the local Jurisdiction are required to complete this form for EACH activity. 1 Clrpntidm Name: Reporting Year: 2 Sponsor Type(Check One): Q 101(0(3) Q 5O1(c)(6) Q Local Jvusdictim °Other(F>ptan): 3 AitivitvName 4 Ai.thin.Type(Check One): 0 Evenr°Fesdval' Q Facility" Q Ma kettng' 5 Activity Stan Date*: 6 Achetty End Date': 7 Taal Cost of Activity- f 8 Amami Requested: f 9 Amount Awarded f 10 Overall Attendance' 13 Number of Attendees Who Stayed Overnight in Unpaid Accommodadaas' a) Projected' a) Prajeaed' bi Actual* bj Actuel' c) Methodology(Check One): °Direct Cams' c) Methodology(Check One): 0 Direct Counts Qlodirett Count' °Repaesentative Surver Oloditect Caumr' QReixesmtadse Sumer* 1afnemal Suer QSeuclu edEstimates iii m i Stavey' ue QSttncnd Estimates O° ( n): 4� (aPk*: 11 Number of Attendees Who Traveled 50 Males or Maes 14 Number of Ane does Who Stayed Overnight it Pard Accommodations" a) Pzo ecaed' a) Ptojecied' b) Actuals b) Actuals C) Methodology(Check One): °Direct Canr' c) Methodology(Check One): Q Direct Count* 8 Indirect Cont' Q Representative Survey" Indirect Come Remthentathe Survey"' lufcemal Survey' Q Structured E;omate' 8 Informal Survey' Structured Estimate' QOther(e ): 0 Other(expert: 12 Number of Aneidees Who Traveled Erten Anselm State err Camay' 15 Number of paid Lodging Nights* a) Projected' a) Projected' b) Actual' b) Actuals c) Metbodaiogy(Check Ons): Q Direct Camt' c) Methodology(Check One): Q Direct Cams' ()Indirect Come °Representative Survey' 0 Iadirect Come QRepceselltame Stuwv' Informal Survey' °Seuc a ed Estimate',81 Q Ia>rurmal Survey' 0 Suxuaawtyh Estimate' Orli(usplain): Q Other(explain): *See Lodging Tax Yearly Reporting Defilitionaustructions Name of Individual Who Prepared Report Phone a: E-Mail Address: RETURN THIS FORM TO: Jefferson County Administrator's Office 1820 Jefferson Street P.O.Box 1220 Mw orm,Iy...Mil I X. c NI Port Ton-wend.5V"•''"`°"'• a.00 0.917 O. jefboccuco.jeffer-_—..._.— DEADLINE:February 28th of Each Reporting Year Page 7 of 8 North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce LTAC Yearly Reporting Definitions/Instructions Activity Type: Event/Festival: Short-term activity occurring between specific dates(e.g.,4th of July celebration,local marathon) Facility: Municipally-owned facility that operates some or all of the year(e.g.,county historical museum,convention center) Marketing:Activity that provides information to encourage visitors to an area;is typically a year-round activity but may also operate for less than a full year. Activity Date: Activity beginning and ending dates. Actual: Persons estimated to have actually participated in event/festival or visiting a facility. For marketing activity,enter the number of persons estimated to have actually visited area as result of marketing activity. Projected: Persons expected to participate in event/festival or visiting a facility. For marketing activity,enter the number of persons expected to visit area as result of marketing activity. Methodology: Select the methodology used to estimate the actual number of visitors/participants. Direct Count:Actual count of visitors using methods such as paid admissions or registrations,clicker counts at entry points,vehicle counts or number of chairs filled.A direct count may also include information collected directly from businesses,such as hotels,restaurants or tour guides,likely to be affected by an event. Indirect Count: Estimate based on information related to the number of visitors such as raffle tickets sold,redeemed discount certificates,brochures handed out,police requirements for crowd control or visual estimates. Representative Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors/participants.A representative survey is a highly structured data collection tool,based on a defined random sample of participants,and the results can be reliably projected to the entire population attending an event and includes margin of error and confidence level. Informal Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors or participants in a non-random manner that is not representative of all visitors or participants.Informal survey results cannot be projected to the entire visitor population and provide a limited indicator of attendance because not all participants had an equal chance of being included in the survey. Structured Estimate: Estimate produced by computing known information related to the event or location.For example,one jurisdiction estimated attendance by dividing the square footage of the event area by the international building code allowance for persons(3 square feet). Other: (please describe) Overall Attendance: Total projected and estimated actual attendance recorded for event, facility or resulting from marketing activity. Total Attendees Traveling 50 miles or more: Total: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors traveling more than 50 miles to attend event or facility. For marketing organizations,report visitors traveling more than 50 miles to visit area. Of total,attendees who traveled from another state or country: Of the total projected and estimated actual number of visitors traveling more than 50 miles to attend event or facility or visit area,report projected and estimated actual number of visitors who traveled from another state or country. Attendees who stayed overnight: Paid Accommodations: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors staying in paid lodging establishments such as hotels,motels,bed and breakfasts,etc. Unpaid Accommodations: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors staying in unpaid accommodations such as family and friends. Paid Lodging Nights: Total projected and estimated actual number of paid lodging nights.One Lodging night=one or more persons occupying one room for one night. Page 8 of 8 North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce