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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRequest for Board Approval re: Issuing Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Request for Proposals - 090324 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board DATE: September 3,2024 SUBJECT: Request for Board Approval,re: Issuing Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)Request for Proposals(RFP) STATEMENT OF ISSUE: During their August 29,2024 meeting,the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee approved a motion to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners issue an RFP in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for qualifying projects to be undertaken in 2025. ANALYSIS: Staff analyzed the finances of the Lodging Tax funds and notified the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee that the available amount in 2025 is$900,000 with a reserve of$275,000. 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 projects in Jefferson County in 2025. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the issuance of a Lodging Tax RFP in an amount not to exceed$900,000. REVIEWED BY: 02 Mark McCauley, my Administrator Dat Publish Two Times: September 4, 2024 Bill to: Jefferson County Administrator P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Call for Proposals The Jefferson County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting proposals from government agencies and non-profit organizations for tourism-promotion to be provided during calendar year 2025 and paid for from the County's Lodging Tax Fund. Packets for 2025 TOURISM PROMOTION SERVICES are available online at www.co.jefferson.wa.us — Services— LaserFiche Web Portal (Username and Password: public) — Board of Commissioners— Boards & Committees — Lodging Tax Advisory Committee — RFP — RFP 2025 Or request a copy by contacting 360-385-9102, County Administrator. P.O. Box 1220, 1820 Jefferson Street. Port Townsend, WA 98368 Proposal Deadline: On or before 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2024, received in digital form to afmcknight(a�co.jefferson.wa.us