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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.09.10 LTAC Minutes MINUTES Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 1:30 PM - Friday, September 10, 2021 GoToMeeting 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 Page 1 of 2 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. Page 2 of 2