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MINUTES
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
1:30 PM - Friday, September 10, 2021
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m., by Saul Martinez,
Chairperson
ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present: Mayor Saul Martinez, Monica
Hammerberg, Taran Patel, Colin Hastings, Hector Cruz.
Staff Present: Angela Pashon, Senior Management Analyst; Michael
Gonzalez, Economic Development Manager; Rosa Moreno, Staff
Accountant; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Colin Hastings moved to approve the minutes of the October
9, 2020 meeting, seconded by Taran Patel. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
2021 Lodging Tax Activities
Ms. Pashon stated year-to-date only long-term commitments have been
expensed. Staff anticipates Water Follies and Franklin County Historic Society will
also receive allocated funds by the end of 2021.
2022 Allocation Applications
Ms. Pashon presented applications received for 2022 allocation:
1. Gesa Stadium Improvements Bond Debt - $126,000
2. HAPO Center Facility Operations - $250,000
3. Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Tourism Marketing - $149,000
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4. Fund Administration Expense - $3,900
5. Pasco Chamber of Commerce Tourism Marketing - $20,000
6. LBA Tamale Event Marketing & Operations - $25,000
Ms. Pashon discussed outreach efforts for 2022 applications. In addition to
advertising on the City's website and social media, the application was also sent
to members of the Arts and Culture Commission, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
Commission, and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Mr. Gonzalez stated he
reached out to the Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA), Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce, Colima-Pasco Friendship Association, Franklin County
Historic Society and Museum, Eagle Media Company, and Latin Business
Association.
2022 lodging tax revenue is estimated to be $500,000, requests total $573,900.
With uncertainty in COVID-19 impacts in 2022, and to ensure all long-term
commitments are funded, staff recommended funding Gesa Stadium
Improvements Bond Debt with Stadium Fund Reserves as done in 2021.
As a first time applicant, LTAC discussed the LBA's application. As done with prior
new applicants, LTAC discussed providing a portion of the requested amount for
further evaluation of the correlation to tourism/lodging and possible additional
funding in the future and, to ensure Washington State required metrics are
reported by LBA to meet City of Pasco's obligation.
MOTION: Colin Hastings motioned to approve and recommend option 2 for 2022
allocations provided by City staff, funding long-term commitments as provided and,
amending the LBA to $8,000. Monica Hammerberg seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7th DAY OF November, 2022.
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