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AGENDA
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
3:30 PM - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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2. CALL TO ORDER
3. ROLL CALL
(a) Committee Members: Mayor David Milne, Monica Hammerberg,
Taran Patel, Colin Hastings, Hector Cruz
Staff: Angela Pashon, Laurel McQuade
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3 - 6 (a) MOTION: I move to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2024
meeting.
5. REVIEW OF HISTORY
(a) Funding strategies
6. 2025 LODGING TAX ACTIVITIES
(a) Review of approved activities
7. 2026 LODGING TAX REQUESTS
7 - 37 (a) Committed Requests
38 - 81 (b) Support/Ops Tourism Facility
82 - 128 (c) Event/Festival Organizer
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129 - 151 (d) Tourism Marketing
8. 2026 RECOMMENDATIONS
(a) MOTION: I move to recommend the following applications and
amounts to City Council for the 2026 Lodging Tax allocation
year:
9. 2026 MEMBERSHIP
(a) Confirm interest in continuing on committee
10. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER
Committee Members Attending: Mayor Pete Serrano, Colin Hastings,
Hector Cruz
Absent: Taran Patel, Monica Hammerberg
Staff Attending: Angela Pashon and Laurel McQuade
The meeting was called to order at 1:07 pm.
INTRODUCTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of September 5, 2023 Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Colin Hasting motioned to approve the September 5, 2023,
LTAC Meeting Minutes. Hector Cruz seconded. Motion carried
unanimously
REVIEW
Staff reviewed 2023-2024 Lodging Tax & GESA Fund Summary
2025 LODGING TAX REQUESTS
A total of 18 requests were received with a total of $1,102.377. The
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current budget is $1,000,000.
Support/Ops Tourism Facility
i.TRAC/HAPO - requested $200,000
ii.Gesa Stadium - requested $290,000
iii.Soccer Complex - requested $200,000
Event/Festival Organizer
i. Cinco de Mayo - requested $15,000
ii. Fiery Foods Festival - requested $10,000
iii. Water Follies - requested $10,000
iv. COPA Symphony Fiesta - requested $25,000
v. CBC Volleyball Championship - requested $10,000
vi. Juneteenth - requested $4,000
vii. Swim the Snake - requested $1,000
viii. Charro Event - requested $30,000
ix. NWAC Basketball Championship - requested $10,000
Tourism Marketing
i.Lodging Tax Fund Administrative Expense - requested $14,503
ii.Pasco Marketing - requested $15,000
iii.Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau - requested $203,376
iv.Time Magic - requested $20,000
v.Pasco Chamber of Commerce - requested $36,000
vi.Franklin County Historical Society - requested $8,498
2025 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
Assistant City Manager Pashon reviewed the following staff recommendations.
Support/Ops Tourism Facility
GESA Debt Service $290,000
TRAC/HAPO Center $200,000
Soccer Complex $172,121
Event/Special Event
Cinco de Mayo $9,000
Fiery Foods Festival $9,000
Water Follies $9,000
COPA Symphony $15,000
CBC Volleyball Champ. $5,000
Juneteenth $2,000
Swim the Snake $1,000
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Charro Event $5,000
NWAC Basketball $9,000
Tourism Marketing
Fund Administration $14,503
CoP Marketing $10,000
Tri-Cities VCB $203,376
Time Magic $10,000
Pasco Chamber $36,000
Franklin Co. H.S. $5,000
•Mayor Serrano requested further information regarding the COPA Symphony
event.
•Stephen McFadden clarified that this is not the first time the event has been
held. He highlighted COPA’s significant efforts, noting that the arts and culture
aspects of the Symphony align well with LTAC’s goals.
•Hector Cruz inquired about the 400 room nights mentioned in the application.
McFadden responded that he couldn’t justify the figure, explaining that there
currently isn't a mechanism to accurately track room nights. Establishing a
tracking process would be necessary.
•Jose Iniguez mentioned that room nights related to the Symphony event will
be supplemented by association members attending the Charro event. He
provided an overview of the additional information on the Charro event
available in the meeting packet.
•Colin Hasting asked if the Charro event could continue with a reduced
allocation from LTAC.
•Jose Iniguez confirmed that it could, though this would increase the pressure
to raise additional funds through other means.
•Angela Pashon inquired if the COPA Symphony application would be COPA’s
only funding request from the City.
•Stephen McFadden responded that COPA initially planned to request $15,000
for its other non-arts and culture committees. He formally requested at least
$15,000 from LTAC to ensure the event's success.
•Hector Cruz mentioned that the CBC Volleyball Championship, which takes
place during the shoulder season, could significantly benefit Pasco hotels. He
noted its proven success in other locations.
•Colin Hasting proposed an additional allocation of $3,000 for COPA and
$5,000 for the Charro event, to be drawn from reserves or the fund, contingent
on revenue projections being exceeded.
•The committee agreed to reconvene in mid-2025 if revenues are exceeding
projections to review reduced requests.
MOTION: Colin Hastings made a motion to accept staff’s
recommendation amending that COPA receive $15,000 and Charro
receive $5,000 out of reserves or use the fund balance if projections are
exceeded. Seconded by Hector Cruz.
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•Discussion: Cruz said that they always want to make sure we’re
bringing in room nights through supporting these events.
•Mayor Serrano requested solid tracking for event room nights.
•Mayor Serrano called for a vote.
Motion Passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:54pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ___ DAY OF _______, 20__
APPROVED:
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Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
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2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
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As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall AttendanceEnter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of CountryOf the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
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Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
July 1
July 31
August TBD
November TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade, Communications Lead
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
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General Information
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Pasco’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of City funding for activities, operations, and expendituresdesigned to increase tourism. The City has multi-year commitments for the HAPO Center, Gesa Stadiumand tourism promotion services; therefore, those applications have priority status for the use of funds.
The Pasco City Council has created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to conduct an annual process to solicit andrecommend Lodging Tax funded services for City Council consideration.
Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
In developing its recommendations, the Committee considers:
•The estimated amount of Lodging Tax Fund available for the coming year as provided by the City’s FinanceOffice.
•Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal.
•Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues.
•Percent of increase over prior year Pasco Lodging Tax funded proposals, if any.
•Projected economic impact within the City of Pasco, in particular projected overnight stays in Pascolodging establishments.
•The applicant’s financial stability.
•The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success.
________________________________________________________________________________________
State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization for:
a.Tourism marketing;
b.The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists;
c.Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a
municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or
d.Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit
organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue
code of 1986, as amended.
RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions.
•"Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington.
•"Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing.
•"Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing
district or municipal corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership,
association, or individual.
•"Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging,
meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
•"Tourism promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited
to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming
tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding
marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
•"Tourism-related facility" means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or
constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist
activities.
•"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or
country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
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Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
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2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
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As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall AttendanceEnter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of CountryOf the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
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Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
July 1
July 31
August TBD
November TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade, Communications Lead
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
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General Information
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Pasco’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of City funding for activities, operations, and expendituresdesigned to increase tourism. The City has multi-year commitments for the HAPO Center, Gesa Stadiumand tourism promotion services; therefore, those applications have priority status for the use of funds.
The Pasco City Council has created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to conduct an annual process to solicit andrecommend Lodging Tax funded services for City Council consideration.
Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
In developing its recommendations, the Committee considers:
•The estimated amount of Lodging Tax Fund available for the coming year as provided by the City’s FinanceOffice.
•Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal.
•Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues.
•Percent of increase over prior year Pasco Lodging Tax funded proposals, if any.
•Projected economic impact within the City of Pasco, in particular projected overnight stays in Pascolodging establishments.
•The applicant’s financial stability.
•The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success.
________________________________________________________________________________________
State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization for:
a.Tourism marketing;
b.The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists;
c.Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a
municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or
d.Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit
organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue
code of 1986, as amended.
RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions.
•"Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington.
•"Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing.
•"Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing
district or municipal corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership,
association, or individual.
•"Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging,
meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
•"Tourism promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited
to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming
tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding
marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
•"Tourism-related facility" means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or
constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist
activities.
•"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or
country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
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7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Suite B Kennewick, WA 99336 509-735-8486 1-800-254-5824 www.VisitTRI-CITIES.com info@VisitTRI-CITIES.com
July 30, 2025
Ms. Laurel McQuade
City of Pasco P.O. Box 293 Pasco, WA 99301
SUBJECT: Visit Tri-Cities 2026 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Application
Dear Ms. McQuade: We appreciate the opportunity to again submit an application for lodging tax to support our efforts to
market Pasco and the entire region as a premier travel destination. The City of Pasco and Visit Tri-
Cities have a signed agreement for the promotion of tourism that was approved by the Pasco City Council and the Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). The agreement will go into effect on January 1, 2026 and will expire on December 31, 2030. The Cities of Kennewick and Richland also have the same agreements established. In order to remain compliant with HB 1253, enclosed is
Visit Tri-Cities’ 2026 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Application for the LTAC to review.
By investing lodging tax dollars with Visit Tri-Cities, the City of Pasco receives a multi-faceted approach to marketing the city to visitors, business investors and those looking to relocate. The enclosed application outlines the deliverables and services provided as outlined in the contract.
If you would like any additional copies of the application or if I can answer any questions, please contact me. Sincerely,
Kevin Lewis
President & CEO
Enclosures
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Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
*Funding received is based on five-year agreements (2026-2030) between the City of Pasco and Visit Tri-Cities.
*
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2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
Visit Tri-Cities Board of Directors will be requested to approve the organization's 2026 Budget at the December Board of Directors Meeting. The figures
above are a draft budget based on the 2025 budget and expenditures.
Contract Services include agreement with outside agencies for public relation services. Other Activities include industry collaboration and eduation, staff
development, and culture and leadership development.
*Estimated budget for 2026 will be approved by the VTC Board of Directors in Decmeber of 2025.
**The TPA budget and marketing plan will be presented to the Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission in September for approval and then presented to the City Council (Pasco, Kennewick
and Richland) for approval in fourth quarter of 2025. ***Actual lodging tax revenue to be calculated using 5-year average as per contract.
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As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall AttendanceEnter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of CountryOf the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted withfinal request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
*The following overall attendance is for Pasco Convention & Sports only and based on actual attendance as reported year-
to-date in the 2024 Convention & Sports Digest. Business and Individual Travel are not included.
Number of sold rooms in Pasco in reported by STR.
**The attendance for Paid Overnight Lodging is calculated based on the total number of Paid Lodging Nights and an average of 1.5 people per room per night.
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
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Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
July 1
July 31
August TBD
November TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade, Communications Lead
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
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General Information
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Pasco’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of City funding for activities, operations, and expendituresdesigned to increase tourism. The City has multi-year commitments for the HAPO Center, Gesa Stadiumand tourism promotion services; therefore, those applications have priority status for the use of funds.
The Pasco City Council has created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to conduct an annual process to solicit andrecommend Lodging Tax funded services for City Council consideration.
Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
In developing its recommendations, the Committee considers:
•The estimated amount of Lodging Tax Fund available for the coming year as provided by the City’s FinanceOffice.
•Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal.
•Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues.
•Percent of increase over prior year Pasco Lodging Tax funded proposals, if any.
•Projected economic impact within the City of Pasco, in particular projected overnight stays in Pascolodging establishments.
•The applicant’s financial stability.
•The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success.
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State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization for:
a.Tourism marketing;
b.The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists;
c.Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a
municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or
d.Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit
organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue
code of 1986, as amended.
RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions.
•"Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington.
•"Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing.
•"Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing
district or municipal corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership,
association, or individual.
•"Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging,
meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
•"Tourism promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited
to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming
tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding
marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
•"Tourism-related facility" means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or
constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist
activities.
•"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or
country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
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ANNUAL REPORT
2024
VisitTri-Cities.com
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We are proud to be awarded accreditation from the prestigious
Destinations International.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
AND THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
Dear Tourism Partners,
2024 was a defining year for Visit Tri-Cities. Our dynamic
team helped spark community vitality and fuel growth by
collaborating with community leaders to host signature
events, drive record-breaking media coverage, and
strengthen partnerships across industries.
Among the most notable accomplishments was the
successful debut of the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3
Washington Tri-Cities, an event that showcased the heart
and spirit of our community to a global audience. With over
2,300 athletes, thousands of spectators, and an economic
impact of more than $7 million, the event earned a 93%
satisfaction rate from participants representing 45 states
and 20 countries. With a prestigious Net Promoter Score
of 80, which is 28 points higher than the global average for
IRONMAN events, the race produced remarkable branding
for this area. Triathlete Magazine recognized our first-year
race as one of the top races in North America solidifying its
potential as a signature component of our destination
for years to come.
Our convention and sports sales teams achieved an 80%
increase in the number of events booked and produced
a 25% boost in the number of attendees. Among the 168
group events, we welcomed the National Horseshoe
Pitchers World Championship for the first time. The
horseshoe championships generated close to $2 million
in direct economic impact and introduced over 500
participants from across the country to the beauty of
our region.
Booking events helped Tri-Cities maintain a modest 1.2%
increase in hotel occupancy levels in 2024. Additional hotel
rooms and vacation rental properties in the region caused
some disbursing of visitors. National travel trends were
relatively flat and regionally some southeastern Washington
communities showed slight occupancy declines. Our key
lodging metrics remain strong with Revenue Per Available
Room (RevPAR) numbers growing 5.7%. Average Daily Rates
grew 4.5% and total hotel revenues rose 7% - producing
the highest increase in the southeast region.
Visit Tri-Cities strategic, data-driven media efforts were
extremely impactful. Through targeted PR initiatives we
expanded our media reach from 27.4 million in 2023 to an
astounding 3.59 billion in 2024. Our team secured 146
pieces of focused media coverage – a 161% increase over
2023. Sophisticated tracking from outside data partners
confirmed that our digital advertising campaigns directly
contributed to over $16 million in hotel and local business
revenue. For every dollar we spent in advertising visitors
returned $37 to our hotels and spent $352 in
our communities.
Through collaborative destination development efforts
with the National Park Committee, we successfully
advocated to reopen the B Reactor tours for the full
2024 season and with it, achieved record-breaking tour
attendance despite a partial closure of tour activities.
Our ongoing support for the Tri-Cities Rivershore
Enhancement Council ensures sustained progress
in recreational development.
Visit Tri-Cities holds the globally recognized Destination
Marketing Accreditation Certificate ensuring quality
performance standards in destination marketing and
management. We remain committed to fostering
collaboration, promoting our community’s strengths, and
creating opportunities that benefit residents and visitors
alike. With a $630 million annual economic impact from
visitor spending and more than 5,800 local jobs directly
supported by tourism, the work we do continues to be a
powerful force for good.
Looking ahead to 2025, we are energized by the
momentum generated this year. We are focused on
inspiring discovery, creating memorable experiences, and
working hand-in-hand with community leaders to build an
even brighter future.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.
Kevin Lewis
President & CEOVisit Tri-Cities
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OUR VISION & MISSION
Visit Tri-Cities is a catalyst for success in our communities. With an over-arching purpose to help our communities
achieve their goals, we leverage the power of destination marketing and promotion to fuel transformational growth.
As the visitor economy churns it helps transform the Tri-Cities into a vibrant destination – a place where people want
to visit, live, work, play, and invest.
OUR VISION
Inspire, reward, and celebrate the spirit of
exploration and discovery.
OUR MISSION
Fuel transformational growth in the
Tri-Cities through tourism.
OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS
STRATEGIC SALES
Primary Intent: Fill hotel rooms by
increasing our share of convention and
sports bookings.
EFFECTIVE MARKETING
Primary Intent: Increase overall tourism
traffic to the destination by improving
visitor awareness, understanding, and
interest; streamlining and enriching
communications; and enhancing the
destination brand.
COLLABORATIVE DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT
Primary Intent: Support and advocate
for the evolution and enhancement of
destination attractions, infrastructure, and
services to create enriched experiences for
visitors and residents.
PROACTIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Primary Intent: Strengthen community awareness,
appreciation, involvement, and support for tourism
endeavors and leverage the power of destination
marketing to help our communities achieve their goals.
INNOVATIVE AND MEANINGFUL OPERATIONS
Primary Intent: Establish an innovative culture where
clear vision, efficient systems, and financial stability create
a competitive advantage and foster an environment of
engaging, meaningful, and rewarding work.
Visitor Trips Made:
4.4 million
Visitor Days Spent:
9.7 million
2024 KEY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Buck Taft
Chair of the Board
Visit Tri-Cities
IRONMAN 70.3
• $7M Economic Impact• 10K Visitors from 45 states & 20 countries
• 93% Satisfaction Rate
• Net Promoter Score of 80
(28 points higher than the
global average for
IRONMAN)
• Recognized by
Triathlete Magazines
as one of the top
races in North
America
WORLD HORSESHOE
PITCHING CHAMPIONSHIPS
• $2M Economic Impact
• 1,800 Visitors from 43 states & 4
countries
• 73% First-time VisitorsCONVENTION & SPORTS SALES
• 86% Increase in Events Booked (170 events)
• 25% Increase in Attendees
LODGING METRICS• 7% Increase in Hotel Revenues
– the highest in southeastern
Washington
• 1.2% Increase in Hotel
Occupancy
• 4.5% Increase in
Average Daily Rates• 5.7% Increase in
RevPAR
POSITIVE MEDIA EXPOSURE
• Expanded Audience Reach
from 27M to 3.59B
• 161% Increase in Media
Coverage (146 articles)
• $16M in revenue generated
from digital ads• $37 : $1 Return on Ad Spend
directly to Hotels
• $352 : $1 Return on Ad Spend
to our Communities
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TOURISM ECONOMIC IMPACT FINANCIAL PICTURE
TRI-CITY REGIONAL
HOTEL-MOTEL
COMMISSION
KENNEWICK• Mike Brown, Hampton Inn Kennewick at Southridge• Gabi Lopez Guerrera, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kennewick
• Erin Erdman, Ex
Officio, City of
Kennewick
PASCO
• Monica
Hammerberg,
Hampton Inn & Suites
Pasco/Tri-Cities
• Jerry Beach,
A-1 Hospitality
• Adam Lincoln,
Ex Officio, City of
Pasco
RICHLAND
• Lacey Stephens,
Home2 Suites by
Hilton
• Yesenia Galvez,
LivAway Suites
• Jon Amundson,
Ex Officio, City of
Richland
Tourism Promotion Area
$2,341,603 Marketing
$1,082,295 Administration
$582,034
$3,494,243
Total Revenue
City Contracts from
Lodging Tax
$780,215
Membership/Corporate Sponsors
$372,425
$2,899,966
Total Expenses
Visitor Center
$140,307
Membership
$148,509
Convention/
Sports Sales
$946,821
10.6%
22.3%
67.1%
37.4%
32.6%
20.1%
4.8%
5.1%
Tourism in the Tri-Cities generates employment opportunities, visitor expenditures, and tax revenues that positively
impact the city and its residents.
DIRECT SPENDING
creates a positive economic
cycle that begins as
visitors bring money into
the local economy from
outside the area. Millions
of dollars are infused into
our communities directly
through visitor spending.
These dollars ignite a
flame that fuels additional
positive economic impacts.
INDIRECT IMPACTS
come from labor income,
suppliers and support
businesses, construction,
engineering, and other
professional services
that support the
hospitality industry.
INDUCED IMPACTS
are derived through
employee spending,
business output, new
business development,
and enhancements
to the quality of life
through development of
visitor related attractions
and services.
TAX REVENUES from each
of these revenue sources
support local services
and provide tax relief
to residents.
$629.8
million
in economic
impact
$77.5 million in
state and local
tax revenue
$63 million
in local sales
tax revenue
Employs 5,883 workers
Annual Tourism Benefits to the Tri-Cities
POLICE
OFFICERS
FIREFIGHTERS SCHOOLS &
TEACHERS
SMALL
BUSINESSES
PARKS ROAD WORK
Visitor spending helps support local:
VISITOR SPENDING BREAKDOWN
Tourism saved each household $602 in annual taxes
3 4*Visitor Spending represented in this report reflect the economic impact of tourism in the Tri-Cities for the year of 2023. The economic impacts of
tourism in our community for 2024 are not yet available. Percentage increase stated is based off of 2022 numbers. Source: Tourism Economics
Kennewick Pasco Richland Totals
2021 $502,862 $332,854 $581,566 $1,417,282
2022 $672,025 $440,350 $733,662 $1,846,037
2023 $714,098 $498,162 $795,213 $2,007,473
2024 $785,557 $541,555 $886,798 $2,213,910
TOTAL HOTEL-MOTEL TAX REVENUE
3,796 Hotel guest rooms available
HOTELS
Hotel Revenue up $206,437
Occupancy up 1.2%
*Visit Tri-Cities receives approximately 50% of the lodging tax.
RevPAR up 5.7%
ADR up 4.4%
RETAIL
$144.2M
5.6% increase from
previous year
FOOD AND
BEVERAGE
$143.7M
7.1% increase from
previous year
HOTELS
$130.6M
5.5% increase from
previous year
TRANSPORTATION
$114.0M
0.8% increase from
previous year
RECREATION
$97.4M
10.7% increase from
previous year
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STRATEGIC SALES
The sales department’s primary focus is to market to convention, sports, and group meeting planners through
direct sales contacts, targeted marketing, and attending industry events. Booking these events puts “heads in beds”
that generate significant tax revenues for our community.
2024 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
2025 & BEYOND
• 118 Future conventions, meetings and sports events confirmed
• 134,998 Future visitors
• $69,405,244 Future visitor spending
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
Sales & Client Relationship Building
• Hosted Spring Olympia Sales Blitz & Customer
Appreciation Luncheon reaching 48 meeting
planners, a 23% increase in planners reached
over 2023
• Conducted 23 appointments at the Fall Sales Olympia
Blitz, a 27% increase over 2023
• Hosted Sports Customer Appreciation Event in
Portland during Sports ETA Symposium
• Hosted the WA Society of Association Excellence
Annual Conference with an evening reception for key
meeting and event planners
• Attended 8 industry-related conferences and
events to meet with meetings and sports
planning professionals
Secured Major Events
• 2025 WA & ID International Order of the Rainbow
for Girls
• 2026-2030 WA & OR Potato Conference, WA State
Potato Commission
• 2024 Latino State Softball Championships, United
States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)
• 2024 Latino World Series Softball, USSA
• 2024 Northwest Regional Floodplain Management
Association Conference
• 2026 & 2027 Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association
Annual Conference
• 2025 Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses – 4
weekends (June/July)
• 2025 U.S. Tennis Association PNW Adult 65 & Over
Sectional Championships
• 2025 USA BMX Lumberjack Nationals
• 2025-2027 Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC)
Volleyball Championships
• 2026-2028 NWAC Men’s & Women’s Volleyball
Championships
Coming in 2025
EFFECTIVE MARKETING
Each year, Visit Tri-Cities implements a comprehensive, data-driven marketing strategy designed to increase brand
awareness, drive visitation, and maximize economic impact for the region. By leveraging a multi-channel approach—
including digital advertising, media relations, social media, and public relations—Visit Tri-Cities successfully engages
a broad audience and positions the destination as a must-visit location. The results from 2024 showcase the strength
and effectiveness of these efforts.
2024 CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS
WEBSITE PERFORMANCE
460,000+ website visitors
11% increase
950,000+ pageviews
15% increase
31,151 Facebook Followers
3% increase
16,894 Instagram Followers
17% increase
3,212 LinkedIn Followers
12% increase
SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
Engagements increased
184% from 2,330 to 6,620.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Relaunched VTC website
with enhanced navigation,
destination-focused
messaging, Spanish-
language translations and
425 new content pages
• Published the new Visit
Tri-Cities Brand Book for
consistency and
messaging clarity
• Recognized as Runner-
up for “Best Marketing
Program” awarded by State
of Washington Tourism
• Targeted campaigns with
Expedia resulted in 589
flight bookings
• Booked 122,181 room
nights directly through
ad campaigns
• Developed and distributed
refreshed and impactful
messaging through
various multimedia assets,
including:
Ř ‘Discover What’s in You’
Destination Sizzle Video
Ř IRONMAN 70.3 Pre-Race
Sizzle Video
Ř IRONMAN 70.3 Race Day
Video – amassed 45K+
views in one week
Ř IRONMAN 70.3 Volunteer
Highlight Video
Ř IRONMAN 70.3
Community Benefits
Documentary
Ř Seven 90-second video
vignettes showcasing the
community benefits of
IRONMAN 70.3
Ř Twelve TV commercials
emphasizing the positive
impact of IRONMAN 70.3
on the community
Ř 2-minute informational
video highlighting
the vision and
accomplishments of
the Tri-Cities Rivershore
Enhancement Council
(TREC)
Ř 30-second signature
sports highlight reel
MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS
• Expanded audience reach through signature events from 27 million to 3.6 billion
• Secured 146 pieces of media coverage - a 161% increase
over 2023
• Hosted 16 media FAMs, contributing to 33% of total
media coverage
• Achieved an estimated 9.4 million views, a 4,000% increase
over 2023
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Conventions, sports &
group activities hosted168
Up 7.7% from previous year
Visitors
attracted132,501
Up 9.5% from previous year
Convention and sports
spending to region$35,716,190
Up 33.3% from previous year impressions
achieved
446 million
estimated total for
return on ad spend
$352 : $1
hotel-specific estimated
return on ad spend
$37 : $1
generated revenue from
ad inspired bookings
$16.7 million
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DEVELOPMENT
One of the ways we maximize the revenues generated by visitors is through Destination Development. Our goal is to
create a superior experience for visitors and residents. Through the Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council (TREC),
the National Park Committee and other organizations, we work with local jurisdictions and hospitality partners to
enhance the attractions we have and develop additional experiences and recreation venues. This work serves the needs
of visitors, improves the quality of life for residents, aids in workforce recruitment and generates economic growth.
HIGHLIGHTS
Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council
(TREC) Initiatives
• Hosted U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
newly appointed Walla Walla District
Commander for meeting and field tour
with partnering jurisdictions
• Created enhanced website showcasing the vision
and accomplishments of TREC
• Cable Bridge Lighting Subcommittee – finalized
Interlocal Agreement and initiated timeline for
hiring Design Consultant to further the Cable
Bridge Lighting initiative
Tri-Cities National Park Committee Initiatives
• Successfully advocated to re-open B-Reactor tours
for the 2024 season
• Collaborative efforts helped achieve record
breaking B-Reactor tour attendance despite partial
closure of tour opportunities
• Led the Administrative Subcommittee in
prioritizing projects to be funded by the
Hanford Unit Funds
• Developed an outline and RFQ for a Park
community vision project
• Facilitated collaborative efforts to establish a
Friends of the Park group
• Issued letters of support to congressional
delegates to expand Park boundaries and to
the National Park Service outlining opportunities
for collaboration
Support Workforce Development &
Workforce Initiatives
• Partnered with WSU Tri-Cities to promote WSU
Tri-Cities Workforce Training Scholarships
• Participation in Energy Communities Alliance (ECA)
Workforce Roundtable and Forum, and Tri-Cities
Workforce Roundtable
Development of Tourism Assets
• Visioning support for development of the
Mid-Columbia Children’s Museum
• Advocacy and support for the Three Rivers
Convention Center expansion
• Active collaboration and involvement to support
a Performing Arts Center initiative
• Collaborative efforts to facilitate improvements
and upgrades at HAPO Center
VISIT TRI-CITIES COUNCILS
Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council
Tri-Cities Sports Council
Tri-Cities National Park Committee
PROACTIVE COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Meeting & Tourism Showcase
*see back cover for more details
• Engaged hundreds of tourism partners and
industry stakeholders by producing the “Discover
What’s in You” Tourism Showcase Tradeshow
and Networking Event, featuring over 40
tourism businesses
Business Partner Development
• Secured Diamond Level Member, Alpine Roofing,
as Signature Sports sponsor
• Implemented new Tri-IDEAs sponsor package for
STCU and Bechtel
• Enrolled 130 tourism businesses as new VTC
members – a 20% increase over 2023
IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities
• Secured over 1,100 volunteers to fill 1,300
volunteer positions
• Engaged dozens of local agencies and community
leaders in planning and supporting the event
• Generated 23 local news stories and 17 local
news features
• Delivered 5.8 million local ad impressions
• Hosted Tri-Cities information booth in the
IRONMAN Village
• Hosted volunteer and community welcome /
kick-off party
• Hosted IRONKIDS fun run for children
• Produced interactive “Traffic Impact Maps” and
distributed traffic impact mailers to help locals
understand and navigate race day impacts
• Outstanding community engagement helped the
event achieve a Net Promoter Score of 80 from race
participants which is 28 points higher than the
global average for IRONMAN events
Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MAPR)
and American WWII Heritage City Designation
• Supported the launch of 360 virtual tour and
resources of B Reactor and T Plant tours
• Launched a new webpage highlighting
information on community assets related to World
War II and the Manhattan Project and continued
the City Designation campaign
• Launched advertising campaign promoting MAPR
tours generating more than 15-thousand tour
visitors coming from all 50 states and 52
different countries
• VTC support of Ride with a Ranger events
• Coordination of the Tri-Cities National Park
Committee (TCNPC) and related efforts
Legislative Initiatives
• Attended Tri-Cities Day in Olympia with
the Tri-Cities Legislative Council to meet
with legislators and promote a slate of
community priorities
• Testified at Legislative Session on
tourism initiatives
• Engaged with state representatives to support
community initiatives
• Collaborated with Washington State Destination
Marketing Organizations, State of Washington
Tourism Office, Association of Washington
Businesses and Washington Economic
Development Association to secure and maintain
favorable legislation for tourism businesses along
with increased and ongoing funding to support
tourism initiatives
HIGHLIGHTS
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Three Rivers Convention
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STRATEGIC VISION
AND LEADERSHIP
• Strategic assessment to evaluate and enhance
the organization’s focus and approach
• Established new vision and mission for
the organization
• Directed efforts on core strategies that boost
visitation, enhance visitor experiences, and
positively impact the Tri- Cities economy
• Established a clear foundation for our messaging
strategy that provides focus and consistency for
long-term success
• Implemented and enhanced existing programs,
campaigns, and goals
• Streamlined leadership and organizational
structure
• Streamlining asset management and distribution
for marketers and creatives
• Hosted hospitality sales training for Convention
Development team
• Submitted Destinations Marketing Accreditation
Certification renewal with Destinations
International
• Initiated new three-year strategic plan
for 2025-2027
• Refined contracts with service providers
FINANCIAL STRENGTH
• Maintained robust fiscal stability with significant
reserve balances and year-end revenues exceeding
budget by nearly $250,000
• Secured $92,000 in grant funding including State
of Washington Tourism grants for IRONMAN 70.3
and World Horseshoe Championships
• Fostered healthy relationships with key
financial partners including city councils, TPA
commissioners, and hotel partners
• Conducted Hospitality Benefits Study
VISIT TRI-CITIES AND
STAFF HONORS
• Three team members achieved Professional
Destination Management Certifications (PDM)
from Destinations International
• Continuation of Certified Destination Marketing
Executive (CDME) Program
• Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXVII Graduate
• Leadership Tri-Cities New Member Class XXVIII
• Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce Member
of the Month Award
VISIT TRI-CITIES GOVERNANCE
• Chair: Buck Taft, Tri-Cities Airport/Port of Pasco
• Past Chair: Corey Pearson, Three Rivers Campus
• First Vice Chair: Trish Herron, PNNL
• Vice Chair: Vijay Patel, A-1 Hospitality
• Vice Chair: Brian Lubanski, Ben Franklin Transit
• Vice Chair: Amy Johnson, Purple Star Winery
• Treasurer: Ron Hue
• Legal Counsel: John Raschko, Miller Mertens &
Comfort, P.L.L.C.
• CPA: Monte Nail, CPA
2023 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
VISIT TRI-CITIES STAFF
• Kevin Lewis, President & CEO
• Gretchen Guerrero, Vice President of Finance & Operations
• Hector Cruz, Vice President of Development &
Community Relations
• Julie Woodward, Vice President of Marketing &
Creative Services
• Kirsten Finn, Convention Development Manager
Team Lead
• Abby Hedges, Visitor Services Specialist
• Austin Wingle, Advertising, Design, and Creative
Analysis Manager
• Alex Boecker, Marketing Communication Manager
• Jason Watson, Website & Multi-Media Manager
• Kaiya Bliss, Convention Development Manager
• Linda Tedone, Sales Administrative Assistant
• Michele York, Business Development Manager
• Natalie Clifton, Sports Development Manager
• Reagan Thompson, Convention Development Manager
• Samantha Galbraith, Operations Manager/Executive
Assistant
• Tim Arntzen, Port of Kennewick
• Jerry Beach, A-1 Hospitality
• Troy Berglund, West Richland Chamber of Commerce
• Council Member Melissa Blasdel, City of Pasco
• Washington State Senator Matt Boehnke
• Angie Brotherton, Bechtel
• Phinney Brown, Arts Center Task Force
• Liza Clitar, Clover Island Inn
• Washington State Representative April Connors
• Jennifer Cunnington, Q Home Loans
• Karl Dye, TRIDEC
• Councilmember David Fetto, City of West Richland
• Robert Franklin, B-Reactor Museum Association
• Colleen French, Department of Energy
• Melody Goller, Hampton Inn Richland
• Brisa Guajardo, Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Gabi Guerrera, SpringHill Suites
• Mike Hall, Ice Harbor Brewing Company
• Monica Hammerberg, Hampton Inn & Suites Pasco
• Colin Hastings, Pasco Chamber of Commerce
• Sandra Haynes, WSU Tri-Cities
• Commissioner Scott Keller, Port of Benton
• Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Kent, City of Richland
• Dave Marsh, B Reactor Museum Association
• Lori Mattson, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Mike McCall, HAPO Center
• David McClain, TC Black
• Commissioner Will McKay, Benton County
• Brent Miles, Tri-City Dust Devils
• Council Member Jim Millbauer, City of Kennewick
• Rocky Mullen, Franklin County
• Dara Quinn, Emerald of Siam
• Rob Roxburgh, CPCCo
• Gus Sako, The Octopus’ Garden
• Rosana Sharpe, The REACH Interpretive Center
• Lacey Stephens, Home2Suites
• Vivian Terrell, Honey Baked Hams Co.
• Matt Watkins, Pasco Public Facilities District
• Rebekah Woods, Columbia Basin College
2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OVERVIEW
• Founded: 1969 as non-profit organization
• Staff: 15 full-time employees
• Structure: Governed by a 42 member
Board of Directors
• Members: 467
• Website: VisitTri-Cities.com
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INNOVATIVE & MEANINGFUL
OPERATIONS
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Hampton Inn & Suites Pasco/Tri-Cities
Hampton Inn Kennewick at Southridge
Hampton Inn Richland
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Richland
Home2 Suites by Hilton
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Richland
Kennewick Inn & Suites
La Quinta Inn & Suites
LivAway Suites
My Place Hotel-Pasco/Tri Cities, WA
Red Lion Inn & Suites Kennewick Tri-Cities
Sleep Inn Pasco Tri-Cities
Super 8 Kennewick
The Lodge at Columbia Point
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Woodspring Suites
STANDARD MEMBERSHIP
14 Hands Winery
3 Eyed Fish Kitchen + Wine Bar
3 Rivers Folklife Society
4 Whistles Winery
A & A Motorcoach
Abair’s
Above The Curve Vineyard
Academy of Children’s Theatre
Ace Jewelry & Loan
Adore Formal Wear & Bridal Boutique
Adventures Underground
Ahava Coffee Co LLC
Airfield Estates
AJ’s Edible Arts, Inc.
Alaska Airlines
Alexandria Nicole Cellars
Alexandria Nicole Cellars Destiny Ridge
Tasting Room
Allied Arts Association - Gallery at
the Park
Andy’s North Restaurant & Lounge
Anelare Winery
Angel Brook Christmas Tree Jubilee
Angel Brook Farm Market and Produce
Stands - Kennewick
Angel Brook Farm Market and Produce
Stands - Richland
Angel Brook Ice Cream
Anthology Event Venue by Castle
Event Catering
Anthony’s at Columbia Point
Apollo Authentic Greek Restaurant
Ara Sushi & Grill
Arlene’s Flowers & Gifts
Art on the Columbia
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERS
City of Kennewick
City of Pasco
City of Richland
Tri-City Regional Hotel-Motel Commission
DIAMOND
Alpine Roofing
Bechtel National
Central Plateau Cleanup Company
Hanford Mission Integration Solutions
PNNL
Toyota Center
Three Rivers Convention Center
Washington River Protection Solutions
PLATINUM
Ben Franklin Transit
Benton County
Benton PUD
City of West Richland
Energy Northwest
Franklin County
Franklin PUD
Port of Benton
Port of Kennewick
Port of Pasco
STCU
The HAPO Center
GOLD
Best Western Premier Pasco Inn & Suites
Clover Island Inn
Comfort Suites Kennewick at Southridge
Courtyard by Marriott Richland Columbia Point
Hilton Garden Inn Kennewick
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasco Tri-Cities
Holiday Inn Richland on the River
Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Pasco
Red Lion Hotel Kennewick Columbia Center
Richland Riverfront Collection by Ascend
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kennewick
SILVER
Baymont Inn & Suites
Best Western Kennewick Tri-Cities Center Hotel
Best Western Plus Kennewick Inn
Comfort Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Pasco Tri-Cities Airport
Fairfield Inn
Visit Tri-Cities’ ability to attract visitors to our region is made possible by the investment and support of our member
organizations. Visit Tri-Cities members and partners provide unique and inclusive opportunities that are of interest to travelers
and help build a better quality of life for residents. Their dedicated, unwavering support is the foundation of our work. In
turn, it is our duty, obligation, and pleasure to continue the promotion and celebration of our members and our dynamic
community through tourism marketing, high quality publications, destination advertising, educational forums, creative
digital content, and destination development. In 2024, Visit Tri-Cities’ membership total reached 467 tourism businesses.
OUR MEMBERSHIP
Art Work Northwest
Art YOUR Way
Arts Center Task Force
Aspen Limo Tours
At Michele’s
Atomic Ale Brewpub & Eatery
Atomic Bowl & Jokers Lounge & Casino
Atomic Escape Rooms
Aub’s Bananza Bread
Aub’s Lounge
Avennia Red Mountain Tasting Room
AXE KPR Axe Throwing
Azteca
B Reactor Museum Association (BRMA)
Badger Mountain Vineyard/Powers Winery
Barnard Griffin Winery
Bartholomew Winery
Basil and Blush
Baum’s
Baymont Inn & Suites
Bella Italia Restaurant
Bennett Rentals
Benton County Fairgrounds
Bergan’s Timeless Treasures
Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc.
Big D’s Powersports
Bingo Boulevard
Black Heron Spirits, LLC
Blackthorne Neighbourhood Pub
Blankslate
Bob’s Burgers and Brew - Kennewick
Bob’s Burgers and Brew - Richland
Boiada Brazilian Grill
Bombing Range Brewing Company
Bon Cafe Co
Bonefish Grill
Brady’s Brats
Brainstorm Cellars
Brewminatti
Brick House Pizza
Bristle Art Gallery
Brother’s Cheese Steaks
Budd’s Broiler by Anthony’s Restaurants
Buds and Blossoms too
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger Ranch
Burger Ranch - Pasco
Cafe con Arte LLC
Caffeine Bar
Canyon Lakes Golf Course
Cardamom Indian Grill & Bar
Casa Pottery
Catering to You
CBC Arts Center
Ethos Bakery - The Parkway
Europa Italian & Spanish Cuisine
Events at Sunset
Experience 46 Degrees
Fable Craft Bar-Wine Saloon-Food Joint
Farmhand Winery
Fast and Curryous
Fat Olives Restaurant & Catering
Fiction @ J. Bookwalter Winery
Fidélitas Wines
Fiiz
Fisher’s Catch Outfitters
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Fleet Feet
Float Euphoria
Foodies Kennewick
Foodies Richland
Franklin County RV Park
Free Culture Clothing
Fresh Leaf Co
FreshPicks WA Smoothies
Frichette Winery
Friends of Sacajawea State Park
Frost Me Sweet Bakery & Bistro
Fujiyama Japanese Steak House & Bar
Garden Hot Pot
Gesa Carousel of Dreams
Glass Studio at Barnard Griffin Winery
Gluten Not Included
Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery
Gordon Estate Winery
GRAZE - ‘a place to eat’
Great Harvest Bread Company Kennewick
Greek Islands Cuisine
Greenies
Griggs Ace Hardware
Ground Support Coffee
Guadalajara Style Mexican Food LLC
Hae Ha Thai
Halo Fishing Adventures
Hedges Family Estate
Heron Bluff Vineyard & Winery
Hightower Cellars
Hill’s Restaurant & Lounge
HoneyBaked Ham Café
HOOKED SEAFOOD BOIL & BAR
Hope Outfitters
Hops n Drops
Hops n Drops - Kennewick
Horn Rapids Golf Course
Horn Rapids RV Resort & Mini Mart
Hot Tamales, LLC
How Sweet It Is
I&M Rentals LLC
Ice Harbor Brewing Co.
Ice Harbor Brewing Company at the Marina
Iconic Brewing
IHOP Restaurants
Indaba Coffee
InterMountain Alpine Club
iplay Experience
J&S Dreamland Express
J. Bookwalter
Just Juice LLC
KayakBateman.com
Kestrel Vintners
Kickstand Tours
Kindred Spirits
Cedars at Pier 1
CG Public House & Catering
Chandler Reach Vineyards
Chapala Express
Cherry Chalet Bed & Breakfast
Chic & Unique Furniture Kennewick
Chic & Unique Furniture Richland
Chicken & Bowl
Chills Fro Yo & Custard
Chuck E. Cheese
Chukar Cherries
Ciao Trattoria
Cigar Savvy Shop, LLC
Clover Island Inn
Clover Island Marina
Col Solare Winery
Columbia Basin BMX
Columbia Basin College
Columbia Basin Racquet Club
Columbia Center
Columbia Crest Winery
Columbia Park Golf Tri-Plex
Columbia Point Golf Course
Columbia River Mafia Guide Service
Columbia Sun RV Resort
Community Concerts of the Tri-Cities
Connell Heritage Museum
Convergence Zone Cellars
Copper Top Tap House
Cora’s E-bike Shop
Cork and Taps by Domanico Cellars
Costa Vida - Duportail Street
Costa Vida - Gage Blvd
Costa Vida - Kennewick
Costa Vida - Pasco
Cougar Cave Expresso
Country Mercantile
Country Mercantile - Pasco
Coyote Bob’s Roadhouse Casino
Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site
Coyote Canyon Winery
Crazy Moose Casino
Crepe Haus & El Compadre
Crepes and Rolls
Crowe Wines
Cupcakes Bakery & Deli
d. lynne’s boutique
D’s Wicked Cider
Daisy Ranch Saloon
Dalset Wines
DavenLore Winery
D-Bat Columbia Basin
Del Sol Lavender Farm
DermaCare
Desert Food Mart (Conoco)
Desert Wind Winery
Details
Divots Golf
Dog Haus Biergarten Pasco
Don Rubio’s
Dovetail Joint Restaurant
DownUnderSportFishing
DrewBoy Creative
Earth Spirit Shop
Eastern Washington Transportation
Elk Haven Winery
Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant & Lounge
Ethos Bakery - Queensgate
Kiona Vineyards and Winery
Kitzke Cellars
Knots & Grounds Espresso
Kona Ice
La Bella Vita Kitchen and Bar
La Maison Dana French Café Restaurant &
Bar
La Zeiba Events
Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club
Layered Cake Artistry
Lazy River Taphouse
Lemon Grass
Let’s Glow Mini Golf
LIGO Hanford Observatory
Lil’ Moon Diner
Longship Cellars
Love Curry Indian Cuisine
Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society
LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen
Lucky Flowers
Magills Restaurant & Catering
Market Vineyards
Martinez & Martinez Winery
Masala Indian Cuisine
Max Air Tri-Cities
McKinley Springs
Mercer Wine Estates
MEXA MexAmerican Kitchen
Mid-Columbia Ballet
Mid-Columbia Libraries
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers
Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre
Mid-Columbia Symphony
Middleton Farms
Milbrandt Vineyards/Ryan Patrick Wines
MillerTime Fishing
Miss Tamale
Mocha Express on Canal
Mocha Express TriCities
Monarcha Winery
Monterosso’s Italian Restaurant
Moonshot Brewing
Moonshot Brewing Pub at the Park
Muret-Gaston Winery
Museum at Keewaydin
MyFroYo - Kennewick
MyFroYo - Pasco
MyFroYo - Richland
Nanis Bakery
National Charter Bus Richland
Nothing Bundt Cake
Nouveau Day Spa
Novel Coffee Co.
OATIS Outdoor Adventure Rentals
Octopus’ Garden
OH SUSHI
Opportunity Kitchen - Federal Building
Opportunity Kitchen - Public Market at
CRW
Pacific Shorz Powersports
Pasco Aviation Museum
Pasco Burger Company
Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Pasco Specialty Kitchen
Peacock Coffee Roasting Co
Pearl Coffee
Pedego Electric Bikes Tri-Cities
Perch Cantina
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OUR SPONSORSOUR MEMBERSHIP CONTINUED
Shelby’s Floral & Gifts
Simplified Celebrations
Sister to Sister - on the Ave
Sister to Sister- Merlot
Skippers Seafood n’ Chowder
Sleep Inn Pasco Tri-Cities
Sleeping Dog Wines
Smooth Swings
Soi 705
Solar Spirits Distillery
Some Bagels
Some Bagels Too
Somer Mediterranean Food and Bakery
Southern Cross Winery
Spare Time Lanes
Spencer Carlson Furniture & Design
Sporthaus
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kennewick
Sterling’s Restaurant - Clearwater
Sterling’s Restaurant - Queensgate
Sterling’s Restaurant On the River
Stone Ridge Estates
Stotts Fishing Adventures
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
Summer’s Hub of Kennewick
Sun Willows Golf Course
Sundance Aviation
Sunken Treasures Games
SunWest Sportswear
SuperMex El Pueblo Market
Swadee Thai Cuisine
Swampy’s BBQ Sauce & Catering
Swampy’s BBQ Sauce & Eatery
Swigg Coffee Bar
Tagaris Winery
Take a Break Tri-Cities
Tap & Barrel
Tapteal Greenway
TC Black
TC Cider House
Tee Time
Teriyaki Grill
Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard
Thai Elephant
The Bradley
The Bubbly Boba
The Crazy Crab Place
The Educated Cigar, LLC
The Endive Eatery
The Garden TriCities
The Grain Bin Flower Farm & Inn
The Human Bean
The Kozy Kup Coffee Co.
The Little Plant Shop
The Lodge at Columbia Point
The Medusa Tap House
The Moore Mansion
The Olive Garden
The Palm Bar and Grill
The Pizza Box
The Pub
The Rude Mechanicals
The Teal Box
Perfect Circle Brewing
Philocaly Lingerie Boutique
Picante Mexican Taqueria
Pie Sharks LLC
Pink Pearl
Pipsqueaks
Polka Dot Pottery
Popcorn Northwest
Porter’s Real BBQ Kennewick
Porter’s Real BBQ Pasco
Porter’s Real BBQ Richland
Poutine, Eh?
Power Up Arcade Bar
Preszler’s Guide Service, LLC
Pretty Gritty Tours
Price 4 Limo
Proof Gastropub
Public Market at Columbia River Warehouse
(CRW)
Purple Star Wines
QUAKE Family Fun Center
Ranch & Home
Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company
Rattlesnake Mountain Harley - Davidson
REACH Museum
Reborn Bike Shop
Red Dot Paintball
Red Lobster
Red Mountain AVA Alliance
Red Mountain Event Center
Red Mountain Trails
Restaurante El Chapala
Rewster’s Craft Bar & Grill - Horn Rapids Golf
Course
Richland Players
RideNow Powersports Tri-Cities
Rise & Shine Bake Shop
Roads2 Travel Company
Rocco’s Pizza Kennewick
Rocco’s Pizza Pasco
Rock Shop
Rollarena Skating Center
Rolling Hills Chorus
ROMA House
Roscoe’s Coffee
Round Table Pizza - Kennewick
Round Table Pizza - Leslie
Round Table Pizza - Pasco
Round Table Pizza - Richland
Runners of the Sage
SAAP Kitchen Lao-Thai
Sacajawea State Park
Sage Brewing Company
Sageland Center
Salon Remedi
Salud Bar and Kitchen
Sandollar Farms & Alpacas
Sandy’s Fabrics & Machines
Seaductive Kayak Rentals
Seoul Fusion Korean Restaurant
Shade Cafe
Sharetea Tricities
Sheep’s Clothing
The Tinte Red Mountain Retreat
The Underground Taphouse
Three Rivers Tackle
Thurston Wolfe Winery
Tip Pit BBQ
Tirriddis
Tomi Sushi and Ramen
Transient Coffee Company
Trejo’s Mexican Restaurant
Trejo’s Taco Factory
Trek Bikes Kennewick
Tri City Taps
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Tri-Cities Afghan Food
Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Tri-Cities Newcomers Club
Tri-Cities Tackle
Tri-Cities Wine Society
Tri-City Americans Hockey
Tri-City Dust Devils
Tri-City Tappers
TRIDEC
Tsunami Catering
Tucannon Cellars
Tulipe Lifestyle Shop
Tumbleweeds Food Truck
Tumbleweeds Mexican Flair
Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar
Twist Clothing Co.
Uncle Sam’s Saloon
Upchurch Vineyard
Uptown Antique Market
Urban Grounds LLC
US Army Corp of Engineers
Viera’s Bakery - Burden St.
Viera’s Bakery - Lewis St.
VISTA Event Space
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Water2Wine Cruises
Wautoma Springs
West Richland Chamber of Commerce
West Richland Golf Course
What’s The Scoop
Wheat Head Brewing
Wheelhouse Community Bike Shop
White Bluffs Brewing
White Bluffs Quilt Museum
Wilco Farm Store
Wild Hare Lavender Farm
Wild Olive’s Charcuterie Kingdom
Willow Run Vineyard
Wine Social
Wingstop Pasco
Wisdom Books LLC
WIT Cellars
Wright’s Desert Gold Motel & RV Park
Xenophile Books
Yogurt Beach
Z Place Salon & Spa
Zintel Creek Golf Club
Zintel Creek Golf Club Restaurant
and Lounge
Zullee Mediterranean Grill Richland
The Media Outreach Sponsorship
is paramount to the success of Visit
Tri-Cities’ mission of driving visitor
spending. The funds secured through
the media relations sponsorship allows
our organization to work in unison with outside public relations
firms to bring in travel writers and national news organizations
to provide the national media attention our great community
deserves. Additionally, the sponsorship complements other
marketing endeavors such as social media, digital, OTT, television,
and print ads. In doing so, we bring value to our partners and
community members while creating a positive image of
our community for local employers recruiting efforts and
employee retention.
The Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement
Council (TREC) is a multi-jurisdictional
program, coordinated by Visit Tri-
Cities, which is helping the community
rediscover its river shores and is working
to emphasize restoration, development,
and enhancement activities. The investment made by Bechtel
ensures that the work being done by TREC’s committees, the
Strategic Committee and the Technical Committee, will continue.
Contributions made, have a direct impact on the Rivershore
Enhancement Council through the creation of the Rivershore
Master Plan. These efforts continue to improve river shore
experiences for all to enjoy.
Washington River Protection
Solutions is the Annual
Meeting and Kris Watkins
Tourism Champion Award
Sponsor. This sponsorship supports the communication of
the Visit Tri-Cities mission with its VTC membership, VTC Board
of Directors, and stakeholders; including presentations to city
council members and elected officials.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is
our Excellence in Service Award/Eco-Tourism
Sponsor. This partnership is a vehicle for
encouraging visitation and enjoyment of our
outdoor recreational opportunities. PNNL also
extends its support to the Excellence in Service
Award, chairing the committee and overseeing the evaluation
process. PNNL has made additional spotlights possible highlighting
previous awardees. The Excellence in Service Award is presented by
PNNL at the Visit Tri-Cities Annual Meeting.
The Quality-of-Life Sponsorship
drives the success of the Visit
Tri-Cities mission in developing
programs, products, and activities
that impact “the overall economic vitality of our communities and
the quality of life for our citizens.” This sponsorship provides an
avenue to place in-market advertising, promoting the quality of
life to local residents, those considering relocation, and visitors
staying in the area. The funds secured through the Quality-of-
Life Sponsorship allows our organization to market effectively
in-region, highlight local tourism businesses, encourage the
community to engage with local events and businesses, and
inspire our local community members to bring their friends
and family to the Tri-Cities; in turn positively impacting our
local economy.
The Three Rivers Campus is
the Convention and Meeting
Program Sponsor. A pivotal
hub for economic development
in our community. The
convention facilities are more than just event spaces, they are the
engines that drive economic development. The sponsorship of
the Three Rivers Campus directly contributes to the community’s
ability to host diverse and impactful events, creating a positive
ripple effect throughout the community. The Three Rivers
Campus creates opportunities for locals to engage, learn, and
network. It is an investment in the economic and social fabric
of our community.
The Signature Sports Sponsorship is
crucial to the success of Visit Tri-Cities’
mission to boost visitor spending.
The funding secured through this
sponsorship enables our organization
to collaborate with the Tri-Cities Sports Council and local sports
entities, enhancing community assets, infrastructure, and
sports marketing initiatives. Furthermore, the Signature Sports
Sponsorship offers our destination, the Sports Council, and
its members the opportunity to present a unified front in
attracting major sporting events, such as the IRONMAN 70.3
Washington Tri-Cities
Travel is transformative on
multiple levels. Exploring
new destinations exposes us
to different ideas, cultures,
history, heritages, and people. The Tri-IDEAs sponsorship
amplifies our efforts in celebrating and showcasing our
destination’s diverse community, letting visitors and residents of
all backgrounds, races, genders, cultures, and abilities know and
feel that they are welcome here. This sponsorship further builds
connections with local business owners, community leaders,
event organizers, residents, and more by highlighting stories of
diversity in the Tri-Cities.
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DISCOVER WHAT’S IN YOU
The Visit Tri-Cities Annual Meeting and Tourism Showcase provided a glimpse
into the dynamics that make living and visiting here so vibrant.
Discover What’s In You Panel
The 2024 Annual Meeting celebrated the achievements and insights
of five unique individuals from our community whose stories and
wisdom reflect the process of discovery and demonstrate the
meaningful action and opportunity flowing through our communities.
Pictured from left to right, our panelists were: José Iñiguez, Founder & Executive Director of
Encanto Arts, Marisa Howard, 2024 Olympian, Christina Lomasney, Chief Commercialization
Officer for PNNL, Adam J. Fyall, Sustainable Development Manager for Benton County, and Gabe
Crowell, Co-Founder of Tirriddis Sparkling Wines
Award Winners
The First Responder teams throughout the Tri-Cities received the
prestigious Kris Watkins Tourism Champion Award. These agencies
took their champion-like commitment to a new level as we hosted a
season of signature events that put our community on display like
never before.
Frichette Winery earned the 2024 Excellence in Service
Award for its exceptional guest experience. Their focus
on creating memorable experiences is a testament to the
quality of our local tourism partners.
Tourism Showcase
Hundreds of community and business leaders gathered to celebrate
the vitality and opportunity our hospitality and tourism businesses
generate for visitors and residents.
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Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
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2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
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As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall AttendanceEnter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of CountryOf the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
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4
Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
July 1
July 31
August TBD
November TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade, Communications Lead
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
Page 36 of 151
General Information
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Pasco’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of City funding for activities, operations, and expendituresdesigned to increase tourism. The City has multi-year commitments for the HAPO Center, Gesa Stadiumand tourism promotion services; therefore, those applications have priority status for the use of funds.
The Pasco City Council has created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to conduct an annual process to solicit andrecommend Lodging Tax funded services for City Council consideration.
Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
In developing its recommendations, the Committee considers:
•The estimated amount of Lodging Tax Fund available for the coming year as provided by the City’s FinanceOffice.
•Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal.
•Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues.
•Percent of increase over prior year Pasco Lodging Tax funded proposals, if any.
•Projected economic impact within the City of Pasco, in particular projected overnight stays in Pascolodging establishments.
•The applicant’s financial stability.
•The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success.
________________________________________________________________________________________
State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization for:
a.Tourism marketing;
b.The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists;
c.Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a
municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or
d.Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit
organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue
code of 1986, as amended.
RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions.
•"Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington.
•"Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing.
•"Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing
district or municipal corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership,
association, or individual.
•"Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging,
meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
•"Tourism promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited
to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming
tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding
marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
•"Tourism-related facility" means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or
constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist
activities.
•"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or
country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
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1
Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
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2
2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
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As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall AttendanceEnter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of CountryOf the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
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4
Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
July 1
July 31
August TBD
November TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade, Communications Lead
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
Page 41 of 151
General Information
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Pasco’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of City funding for activities, operations, and expendituresdesigned to increase tourism. The City has multi-year commitments for the HAPO Center, Gesa Stadiumand tourism promotion services; therefore, those applications have priority status for the use of funds.
The Pasco City Council has created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to conduct an annual process to solicit andrecommend Lodging Tax funded services for City Council consideration.
Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
In developing its recommendations, the Committee considers:
•The estimated amount of Lodging Tax Fund available for the coming year as provided by the City’s FinanceOffice.
•Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal.
•Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues.
•Percent of increase over prior year Pasco Lodging Tax funded proposals, if any.
•Projected economic impact within the City of Pasco, in particular projected overnight stays in Pascolodging establishments.
•The applicant’s financial stability.
•The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success.
________________________________________________________________________________________
State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization for:
a.Tourism marketing;
b.The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists;
c.Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a
municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or
d.Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit
organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue
code of 1986, as amended.
RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions.
•"Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington.
•"Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing.
•"Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing
district or municipal corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership,
association, or individual.
•"Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging,
meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
•"Tourism promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited
to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming
tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding
marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
•"Tourism-related facility" means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or
constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist
activities.
•"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or
country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
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1
Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
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2
2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
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As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall AttendanceEnter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of CountryOf the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
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4
Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
July 1
July 31
August TBD
November TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade, Communications Lead
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
Page 46 of 151
General Information
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Pasco’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of City funding for activities, operations, and expendituresdesigned to increase tourism. The City has multi-year commitments for the HAPO Center, Gesa Stadiumand tourism promotion services; therefore, those applications have priority status for the use of funds.
The Pasco City Council has created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to conduct an annual process to solicit andrecommend Lodging Tax funded services for City Council consideration.
Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
In developing its recommendations, the Committee considers:
•The estimated amount of Lodging Tax Fund available for the coming year as provided by the City’s FinanceOffice.
•Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal.
•Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues.
•Percent of increase over prior year Pasco Lodging Tax funded proposals, if any.
•Projected economic impact within the City of Pasco, in particular projected overnight stays in Pascolodging establishments.
•The applicant’s financial stability.
•The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success.
________________________________________________________________________________________
State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization for:
a.Tourism marketing;
b.The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists;
c.Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a
municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or
d.Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit
organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue
code of 1986, as amended.
RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions.
•"Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington.
•"Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing.
•"Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing
district or municipal corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership,
association, or individual.
•"Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging,
meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
•"Tourism promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited
to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming
tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding
marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
•"Tourism-related facility" means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or
constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist
activities.
•"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or
country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
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Project
Proposal
HAPO Center
Pasco, WA
July 24, 2025
PRE SE NT ED TO:
Multipurpose Facility Feasibility Study
and Owner's Representation Services
Contact
www.tagprojectmanagement.comWebsite
wes@groundrulecompanies.comEmail
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Contents
H O W T A G C AN S ERV E Y O U
1.
3.
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2 .
11.
W HO WE AR E
BI O GRA P HI ES
PI C KLE BAL L R E ND ERIN GS
ME ET O U R T EA M
PR OFE S SI O N A L FE ES
4 .R E L A T ED EXPE R IE N C E
8 .S C O PE O F SE R VI C ES : F E ASI BI L ITY STUD Y
7.W HAT SE TS US A P ART
14 .S C O P E OF SE R VI C ES : POT ENT IA L PO S T-
F EA SIBI LI TY S TUD Y SE R VI C ES
6 .A V AR IE TY O F BE NE F I TS
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Who We Are
At TAG Project Management (TAG) our top priority is to complete your
project on-time and on-budget, but that’s just where we start. As project
managers and owner’s representatives, we operate with your best
interests front and center at every turn to ensure every component of
your project functions as one coordinated multidisciplinary effort.
With decades of experience, our team provides oversight and leadership
in executing projects from planning to completion. We have worked
across the United States and internationally on projects large and small,
and our team of PMP-certified professionals bring a proven methodology
along with them to complete your project on-time and on-budget.
O U R C O M P A N Y
G R O U N D R U L E N E T W O R K
Ground Rule is a network of companies with the common goal of continuously
improving your organization by helping you solve big problems and bring bold
ideas to life. Each company within our network has distinct core competencies
to lead your organization along its evolution, resulting in an innovative group that
is greater than the sum of its parts.
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Meet Our Team
Project Executive
Project Manager
Account Director
Wes Cosgriff
Carrie Tracy
5
Ryan Geiger
Ralph Rivera
Asst. Project Manager
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TAG Project Management
Biographies
3
Ralph focuses on critical path planning and schedule execution for TAG projects in his role as Project
Manager. With extensive experience in the nonprofit arts and entertainment sector, Ralph brings over 8
years of operations management and 13+ years of live events management to the TAG roster of clients. A
PMP-certified Project Manager, he successfully managed the execution of the first all-digital edition of the
Sundance Film Festival (Park City, UT) in 2021 as its Director of Operations, and prior to that, as Managing
Director of the LA Film Festival. He is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Ralph Rivera
Carrie is a Senior Account Director at TAG, where she manages teams to ensure projects are delivered to
clients in line with the highest standards of excellence and integrity. Carrie has applied her expertise in
stakeholder management, event management, and strategy development to a wide range of
organizations spanning philanthropy, sports, education, and culture. Carrie graduated from Harvard
University, where she was captain of the women’s golf team.
Wes Cosgriff
Carrie Tracy
Wes is the Founder and CEO of Ground Rule and TAG. Wes’s background includes over fifteen years of
expertise in large-scale project, risk, event, and facility management.
Along with his team at Ground Rule, Wes has successfully planned, managed and delivered projects and
events with budgets totaling over $850M both in the United States and internationally. Wes graduated
from Harvard University and is a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Ryan Geiger
Ryan is an Assistant Project Manager at TAG, where he assists in the development of Feasibility Studies and
Economic Impact Analyses. He also leads the creation of outreach materials, such as pitch decks and asset
lists, and he administers Sponsorship Dashboards and Prospect Lists for Partnership Advisory Service
clients at subsidiary, Blue Arrow Operations. Ryan has significant partnerships experience in both the
National Hockey League (NHL) and National Basketball Association (NBA), with the Tampa Bay Lightning and
Philadelphia 76ers. Ryan is a graduate of both Oklahoma State University and the University of South Florida.
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Related Experience
TAG Project Management
The information below provides an overview of our team's experience and the
related services we know will help meet your goals.
M A J O R L E A G U E B A S E B A L L
Ground Rule manages vendor research and procurement projects for MLB clubs.
We perform in-depth research on products and services, develop RFPs, contact
and vet vendors, and create reports summarizing key findings to the client.
S A N F R A N C I S C O G I A N T S
TAG developed manuals, standard operating procedures, and handbooks for the
majority of Major League Baseball stadiums. One example includes creating the security
manual, standard operating procedures for all ballpark operations, and maintenance
policies for the Giants at Oracle Park. This involved months of interviews and stakeholder
outreach, and collaboration with department leadership throughout the organization.
4
F E N W A Y P A R K
TAG has worked with the Boston Red Sox on several projects over more than a
decade, from project managing the $350M historic renovations to Fenway Park,
to developing policies and procedures for their venue operations.
R O S E B O W L
Wes Cosgriff project managed the pre-development phase of the Rose
Bowl historic renovations. A $180M project, involving multiple local, state
and federal stakeholders with competing interests, Wes and his team
were instrumental in designing a project that met the current and future
needs of the Rose Bowl Operating Group, as well as the other
stakeholders.
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Related Experience
TAG Project Management
The information below provides an overview of our team's experience and the
related services we know will help meet your goals.
TAG conducted a series of feasibility studies for the United States Tennis Association
(USTA) Mid-Atlantic's $42M headquarters facility. A selection of our services includes:
U S T A M I D -A T L A N T I C
Market Research
Stakeholder Outreach
Formal Presentations
Recommendations to reach goals
TAG has been working as Owner’s Representatives for USTA Mid-Atlantic
for five years. In this role, TAG has worked directly with various counties,
gaining a deep understanding of their park services and facilities
operations. A select list of our services includes:
Liaison between contractors
and designers
Create and monitor project
schedule
Grant research, writing and
coordination
Leading programming and
funding conversations with
local governments
Land use planning
Design and budget
management
U S T A N A T I O N A L
Ground Rule is a Facility Services Advisory consultant for USTA National and
has assisted on multiple projects for cities throughout the country. These
projects include feasibility studies, economic impact analyses, financial pro
forma documents, and other expertise as needed.
U S A P I C K L E B A L L (U S A P )
TAG has supported USAP with multiple projects across the country. These projects
include facility roadmaps, feasibility studies, owner’s representation, and other expertise
as needed.
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A Variety of Benefits
Why Should You Complete a Feasibility Study?
A Feasibility Study is beneficial to project stakeholders in several ways,
including:
Providing clarity around estimated project costs at the earliest stages of
development.
Giving insight into revenue potential based on the specific market and
program under consideration.
Assessing demand and competition within the region, ensuring the facility
is addressing a previously unserved or underserved market.
Identifying potential site challenges, risks, and opportunities.
Pulling all critical planning tasks, which are required for project success, to
the beginning of process.
Creating a clear and transparent roadmap for development, in
consultation with industry leaders and partners.
Why Should You Consider a Multipurpose Athletic Recreation Facility?
High quality athletic recreation facilities provide a variety of community
benefits, including:
Promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles for city and county
residents.
Deepening interpersonal bonds and growing a sense of community
cohesion.
Elevating the city and county as a sports tourism destination within the
region.
Driving economic impact in the form of sales taxes, hotel occupancy
taxes, and more.
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What Sets Us Apart
We take an owner’s representation approach to every client engagement
which simply means, we sit on your side of the table as an extension of your
organization to ensure every aspect of your project is carried out with your
best interests and goals in mind. We make sure your objectives are met every
step of the way, ultimately leading to your project being completed on-time
and on-budget.
Save Time & Money
This is what we do, and we do it well, meaning we’re not only effective
but also efficient, saving you both time and money.
Increase Capacity
We handle every aspect of your project so you and your team can
focus on your real mission at hand.
Increase ROI
When your project is completed on-time and on-budget, you can reach
a return on your investment much faster.
Mitigate Risk & Errors
We know what to look for so we can not only flag potential costly errors,
but also help mitigate unnecessary risk to your project.
Expert Knowledge
We provide decades of experience to help you navigate local
governments, manage contractors, and more to avoid costly mistakes
or missed opportunities.
Uncover Hidden Costs
These are often overlooked when trying to manage a project yourself.
We uncover these and work them into the budget.
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TAG understands the value of proper planning for a multipurpose facility
project, and we will conduct this crucial analysis as partners with you in order
to verify the accuracy and relevance of any current findings. To ensure that
you have the information needed to determine the viability of the project,
obtain funding, and design and program the proposed facility, we will utilize our
customized data analytics process and unique subject-matter expertise. The
result will be a custom feasibility study outlining key data needed for all
stakeholders. TAG will:
Confirm market and industry research
Identify market and market segment trends using the most current
available data and sources
Analyze the competition relevant to the project and others to
determine market based analysis
Determine potential alignment with National Governing Body (such as
USA Pickleball, USA Basketball, USA Volleyball, etc.) and other local
partners
Collect additional data through interviews (as needed) to understand
the market and activity within the industry
Complete a SWOT analysis and Economic Impact Analysis
Utilize our in-house expertise to develop a roadmap for phasing options
Review current detailed financial pro forma and other relevant financial
information
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Scope of Services
Feasibility Study
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TAG will issue a final feasibility study including the following sections:
Introduction
Project background
Methodology overview
Qualifications and assumptions
Market & Demographics
Location overview
In-depth demographics focused on the area
Transportation, businesses, and accommodations in the local area
Industry Trends
In-depth data and participation trends for the intended primary
sport(s), as indicated by the client and relevant stakeholders at
project kickoff
Case Studies & Competitor Analysis
Individual case studies of facilities comparable to the vision being
analyzed in the feasibility study
Breakdown of all courts in the area relevant to the intended
primary sport(s)
Location Based Analysis
Identifying existing events in the area
Local potential partnership opportunities
Findings from interviews with local industry representatives
Concept Development
Site considerations
Amenities
Other considerations for facility construction
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Programming Opportunities
Different programming and event types
Staffing recommendations
Management considerations
Economic Impact Analysis
Estimated direct spending from facility visitors
Tax revenue from visitors and construction
Financial Pro Forma
Conceptual estimate for construction of the facility
Operating revenue
Operating expenses
5-year profit projections
SWOT Analysis
Identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
for the project
Conclusion and Next Steps
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Phase 1: Feasibility Study $38,500 USD Total
TAG does not require travel to perform this phase of the project. If the
client directs any travel, the client will only be billed for direct travel &
lodging expenses incurred and TAG will request approval of expenses in
advance.
PROPOSAL AND PRICING VALID FOR 45 DAYS
Professional Fees
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Timeline: Approximately 6 - 8 Weeks for Feasibility Study
Draft: 6 Weeks from Official Kick Off Meeting
Final: 1 - 2 Weeks from Draft Delivery
Contingent Upon Client Responsiveness and Timely
Delivery of Information
Invoice Schedule:
Invoice 1: $25,000 (Due Upon Agreement Execution)
Invoice 2: $10,000 (Due Upon Draft Delivery)
Invoice 3: $3,500 (Due Upon Final Delivery)
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Pickleball Renderings
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*Renderings Were Not Developed by TAG; Drafts Provided by the HAPO Center
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Pickleball Renderings
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*Renderings Were Not Developed by TAG; Drafts Provided by the HAPO Center
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Scope of Services
Potential Post-Feasibility Study Services:
Planning Through Completion
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TAG Project Management
If you decide to move forward with construction of the multipurpose
facility, TAG can act as the Owner’s Representative through all phases of
the project, providing traditional owner’s representative and project
management services. We can carefully review all project information
and represent the Owner in all matters related to the project. We can
navigate the technical aspects of the completion of the venue and
ensure the project is completed to the standards required.
Owner's Representation
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TAG Project Management
The full scope of our services includes the following:
Site selection (as needed), including:
Coordinate Client's real estate broker services
Coordinate Client's real estate counsel services
Management of the LOI and Agreement with City including
overseeing all required due diligence
Management of land use planning, negotiations, and approvals
with local municipalities
Coordinating and managing arrangements with service providers
(project architect, contractors, and any third-party consultants),
including:
Selection of service providers
Contracts with service providers
Oversight of service providers
Processing change orders
Discharging of service providers
Review and certification of invoices submitted by service
providers
Job cost accounting services
Coordinate all efforts with the different National Governing Body
entities (such as USA Pickleball, USA Basketball, USA Volleyball, etc.)
and others as appropriate
General project management services, including:
Monitoring and coordinating the day-to-day services and
activities of all service providers
Monitoring all project costs
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Potential Post-Feasibility Study Services:
Planning Through Completion
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Identifying potential savings for Owner in developing the
specifications, construction budgets, construction schedules, or
in negotiating terms with service providers for completion of
work related to the project
Coordinating the completion of the project with public agencies
and governmental officials
Coordinating the delivery of all documentation, warranties,
guarantees, releases, etc. from project and consultant team
Monitoring and reporting promptly to Owner on any matter
concerning existing or potential hazard, schedule delay, budget
impact, or other project risk
Conferring regularly with Owner’s project team, and meeting
monthly with Owner
Other services as required to fulfill project responsibilities
TAG Project Management
Keeping Good Company
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Potential Post-Feasibility Study Services:
Planning Through Completion
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Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
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2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
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As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall AttendanceEnter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of CountryOf the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
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Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
July 1
July 31
August TBD
November TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade, Communications Lead
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
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General Information
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Pasco’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of City funding for activities, operations, and expendituresdesigned to increase tourism. The City has multi-year commitments for the HAPO Center, Gesa Stadiumand tourism promotion services; therefore, those applications have priority status for the use of funds.
The Pasco City Council has created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to conduct an annual process to solicit andrecommend Lodging Tax funded services for City Council consideration.
Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
In developing its recommendations, the Committee considers:
•The estimated amount of Lodging Tax Fund available for the coming year as provided by the City’s FinanceOffice.
•Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal.
•Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues.
•Percent of increase over prior year Pasco Lodging Tax funded proposals, if any.
•Projected economic impact within the City of Pasco, in particular projected overnight stays in Pascolodging establishments.
•The applicant’s financial stability.
•The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success.
________________________________________________________________________________________
State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization for:
a.Tourism marketing;
b.The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists;
c.Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a
municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or
d.Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit
organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue
code of 1986, as amended.
RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions.
•"Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington.
•"Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing.
•"Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing
district or municipal corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership,
association, or individual.
•"Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging,
meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
•"Tourism promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited
to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming
tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding
marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
•"Tourism-related facility" means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or
constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist
activities.
•"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or
country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
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Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
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2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
Page 114 of 151
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall AttendanceEnter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of CountryOf the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
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Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
July 1
July 31
August TBD
November TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade, Communications Lead
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
Page 116 of 151
General Information
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Pasco’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of City funding for activities, operations, and expendituresdesigned to increase tourism. The City has multi-year commitments for the HAPO Center, Gesa Stadiumand tourism promotion services; therefore, those applications have priority status for the use of funds.
The Pasco City Council has created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to conduct an annual process to solicit andrecommend Lodging Tax funded services for City Council consideration.
Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
In developing its recommendations, the Committee considers:
•The estimated amount of Lodging Tax Fund available for the coming year as provided by the City’s FinanceOffice.
•Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal.
•Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues.
•Percent of increase over prior year Pasco Lodging Tax funded proposals, if any.
•Projected economic impact within the City of Pasco, in particular projected overnight stays in Pascolodging establishments.
•The applicant’s financial stability.
•The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success.
________________________________________________________________________________________
State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization for:
a.Tourism marketing;
b.The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists;
c.Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a
municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or
d.Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit
organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue
code of 1986, as amended.
RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions.
•"Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington.
•"Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing.
•"Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing
district or municipal corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership,
association, or individual.
•"Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging,
meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
•"Tourism promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited
to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming
tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding
marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
•"Tourism-related facility" means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or
constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist
activities.
•"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or
country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
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Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
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2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
Page 119 of 151
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall Attendance
Enter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of Country
Of the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Waid Lodging Nights Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night с one or more persons in one room
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Additional Information:
Contract Services: Our organization contracts with the HAPO Center and CG Catering for our
conference. Many of our girls come from families who cannot aƯord the cost of the conference and so
we work hard to keep our costs low that as many girls can come to this learning and fun event for future
leaders.
Other Activities: We have contracted with the Quake Center to hold a fun event for the more than 300
kids who attend this conference.
Breakdown of Planned Expenses:
Expenses
Expense Category Budget Notes
7/9/25 Move In/Set Up Practice - Boardroom $ -
7/9/25 Move In/Set Up Practice - Atrium $ -
7/9/25 Move In/Set Up Practice - Full Expo $ -
7/10/25 Set Up/Practice - Boardroom $ -
7/10/25 Set Up/Practice - Atrium $ 1,200.00
7/10/25 Set Up/Practice - 1/2 Expo $ 3,000.00
7/11/25 Conferences - Boardroom $ -
7/11/25 Conferences - Atrium $ 1,200.00
7/11/25 Conferences - Full Expo $ 5,500.00
7/11/25 Lunches - Snake River $ 350.00
7/12/25 Conferences - Boardroom $ -
7/12/25 Conferences - Atrium $ 1,200.00
7/12/25 Conferences - Full Expo $ 4,000.00
7/12/25 Lunches - Columbia River $ 450.00
7/12/25 Lunches - Snake River $ 250.00
7/13/25 Conferences - Boardroom $ -
7/13/25 Conferences - Atrium $ 1,200.00
7/13/25 Conferences - Full Expo $ 4,000.00
7/11 - 7/13 2 Large Projector Screens $ 900.00
7/11 - 7/13 Microphones (2) $ 960.00
Room Rental Reduction $ (7,000.00)
State Sales Tax (8.70%) $ 162.00
Holiday Inn Rooms (First Aid & Sewing) - One Room
Comp $ 1,350.00
LTAC Rebate $ (6,000.00) Need to submit application
TPA Credit - $5.00 per room booked $ (2,995.00) Visit Tri-Cities
Subtotal of HAPO Rental $ 9,727.00
Awards/Trophies/Certificates $ - Under Ritual budget
Decorations - Grand Assembly Room (including
Tableclothes) $ 2,000.00
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Dist. Guest - Baskets for Supremes (4-6ish) $ 200.00
Dist. Guest - Hospitality Bags (150ish) $ 200.00
Dry Cleaning (chair covers & altar cloth) $ 250.00
Finance/Forms/Office/Registration $ 2,000.00
First-Aid $ 50.00
Flowers (State Mom & Dad) $ 150.00
G.O. Food - Pre-Sessions (Thursday) $ 100.00 Snacks for Practices
G.O. Crying towels $ 125.00 Lorrie donates time for
embroidery
GWA Entrance $ 100.00
Initiation Wristlets (12) $ 75.00
Installation Wristlets (GOs only) (35ish) $ 100.00
Intro Favors - WA/MA/RB Dads (40) $ 100.00
Introduction Favors (150ish) $ 800.00
Majority Favors (30 - 35) (bought every few years) $ 100.00
Meals - Grand Banquet (450) $ 750.00
Meals - GO Party (100ish) $ 600.00
Meals - Gr. Rep / Jurisdictional Reps Dinner (40) $ 150.00
Meals - Grand Cross of Color (150) $ 250.00
Meals - Just Guys Dinner (80) $ 300.00
Meals - MA / Deputy Lunch (75) $ 500.00
Meals - New Mem/Spon/L.O. Lunch (75) $ 250.00
Meals - Alumni Dinner (175) $ 250.00
Elections $ 750.00
Music $ 100.00
Paraphernalia / Stuff Committee $ 250.00
Photography USB (plus hotel, reg paid for Martins) $ 100.00 paid by USB purchases
Podium Books $ 400.00
Screen Rental $ - Priced with HAPO
Sewing Room $ 50.00
Sound $ 250.00
Souvenirs - Charms/Tacs $ 1,650.00
Special Event - Friday / Saturday $ 5,000.00 Fun event
Summer Showcase (Tableclothes) $ 50.00
Truck Rental / Gas - will be a bit more as discounts
are rare as they recoup $ $ 600.00 Included but was donated
by the Treml's
Water bottles for GO, P, Jrep, etc $ - Removed in 2024
Wednesday meal for set up crew (Dominos) $ 400.00
Thursday Practice Lunch (Jimmy Johns) $ 600.00
Friday Lunch $ 3,262.48
Subtotal of Grand Session Committees $ 22,862.48
Comp Registration
WA ID Supreme Deputy (Full Comp) $ 1,466.65
WA ID GWA (Full Comp) $ 1,466.65
WA ID Photographers (share a room) $ 1,577.02
WA ID Sound Team (share a room) $ 1,698.28
WA ID Director of Grand Sessions $ 849.14
Out of State GWA (Budget 4) $ 200.00 $50 registration discount
Out of State Grand Reps (Budget 4) $ 200.00 $50 registration discount
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Out of State Supreme Line Officer (Full Comp
Registration) $ 794.89
Out of State Supremes (Budget 2 at 50% of total
registration cost) $ 834.89
Grand Banquet Comp Meals $ 1,887.04
Estimated 40 Dist Guests
(out of state visitors pay
registration so not included
Subtotal of Comp Registration $ 10,974.56
Programs
Installation Programs (500) $ 200.00 paid by program ads
Program / Ad Sponsorships (paid for by ads) $ 3,600.00 paid by program ads
Small Program Printing & Folding (500) $ 400.00 paid by program ads
Subtotal of Programs $4,200.00
Hotel - Red Lion Pasco (includes comp rooms) $ 77,003.99
Hotel - Holiday Inn Express $ 26,235.74
Country Gentleman Catering $ 80,552.67
Subtotal of Hotel & Catering charges $ 183,792.40
Grand Total $ 231,556.44
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Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
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2
2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
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As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall AttendanceEnter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of CountryOf the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
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Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
July 1
July 31
August TBD
November TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade, Communications Lead
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
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General Information
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Pasco’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of City funding for activities, operations, and expendituresdesigned to increase tourism. The City has multi-year commitments for the HAPO Center, Gesa Stadiumand tourism promotion services; therefore, those applications have priority status for the use of funds.
The Pasco City Council has created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to conduct an annual process to solicit andrecommend Lodging Tax funded services for City Council consideration.
Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
In developing its recommendations, the Committee considers:
•The estimated amount of Lodging Tax Fund available for the coming year as provided by the City’s FinanceOffice.
•Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal.
•Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues.
•Percent of increase over prior year Pasco Lodging Tax funded proposals, if any.
•Projected economic impact within the City of Pasco, in particular projected overnight stays in Pascolodging establishments.
•The applicant’s financial stability.
•The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success.
________________________________________________________________________________________
State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization for:
a.Tourism marketing;
b.The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists;
c.Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a
municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or
d.Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit
organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue
code of 1986, as amended.
RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions.
•"Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington.
•"Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing.
•"Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing
district or municipal corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership,
association, or individual.
•"Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging,
meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
•"Tourism promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited
to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming
tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding
marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
•"Tourism-related facility" means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or
constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist
activities.
•"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or
country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
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1
Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
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2
2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
Page 130 of 151
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall AttendanceEnter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of CountryOf the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
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4
Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
July 1
July 31
August TBD
November TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade, Communications Lead
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
Page 132 of 151
General Information
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Pasco’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of City funding for activities, operations, and expendituresdesigned to increase tourism. The City has multi-year commitments for the HAPO Center, Gesa Stadiumand tourism promotion services; therefore, those applications have priority status for the use of funds.
The Pasco City Council has created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to conduct an annual process to solicit andrecommend Lodging Tax funded services for City Council consideration.
Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
In developing its recommendations, the Committee considers:
•The estimated amount of Lodging Tax Fund available for the coming year as provided by the City’s FinanceOffice.
•Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal.
•Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues.
•Percent of increase over prior year Pasco Lodging Tax funded proposals, if any.
•Projected economic impact within the City of Pasco, in particular projected overnight stays in Pascolodging establishments.
•The applicant’s financial stability.
•The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success.
________________________________________________________________________________________
State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization for:
a.Tourism marketing;
b.The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists;
c.Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a
municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or
d.Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit
organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue
code of 1986, as amended.
RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions.
•"Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington.
•"Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing.
•"Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing
district or municipal corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership,
association, or individual.
•"Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging,
meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
•"Tourism promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited
to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming
tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding
marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
•"Tourism-related facility" means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or
constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist
activities.
•"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or
country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
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1
Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1.Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2.Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3.Proposed Lodging Tax Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Lodging Tax Funding Request:
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4.Activity Information:
1.Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax web page to ensure your funding request
complies with the lodging tax guiding principles and state law).
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2
2.Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO LODGING TAX FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
Page 135 of 151
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
What method was used to
determine attendance in previous
years?
a.Overall AttendanceEnter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity and select the method used to
determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
b.Attendance, 50+ Miles
Number of people predicted to travel more than
50 miles to attend this activity and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
c.Attendance, Out of State, Out of CountryOf the total listed in "b" above, number of people
predicted to travel from another state and country
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
d.Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
and pay for overnight lodging and select the method
used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
e.Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
Enter the number of predicted to attend this activity
without paying for overnight lodging and select the
method used to determine the attendance.
Predicted:
☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that:
•Funds must be expended within the calendar year.
•Reporting requirements meeting state guidelines outlined in this application must be submitted with
final request for reimbursement.
•All funded requests will be monitored for progress and consistency with scope and time line as outlined.
•All requests for reimbursement for approved costs shall be in writing and shall have supporting
documentation to verify the expenditure of the funds included in request.
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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).
Signature:Name (Printed):
Date:
f.Paid Lodging Nights Predicted: ☐ Direct Count
☐ Indirect Count
☐ Representative Survey
☐ Informal Survey
☐ Structured Estimate
Enter the number of predicted paid lodging nights and
select the method used to determine the attendance.
Lodging night = one or more persons in one room
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Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
July 1
July 31
August TBD
November TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade, Communications Lead
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
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General Information
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Pasco’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of City funding for activities, operations, and expendituresdesigned to increase tourism. The City has multi-year commitments for the HAPO Center, Gesa Stadiumand tourism promotion services; therefore, those applications have priority status for the use of funds.
The Pasco City Council has created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to conduct an annual process to solicit andrecommend Lodging Tax funded services for City Council consideration.
Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
In developing its recommendations, the Committee considers:
•The estimated amount of Lodging Tax Fund available for the coming year as provided by the City’s FinanceOffice.
•Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal.
•Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues.
•Percent of increase over prior year Pasco Lodging Tax funded proposals, if any.
•Projected economic impact within the City of Pasco, in particular projected overnight stays in Pascolodging establishments.
•The applicant’s financial stability.
•The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success.
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State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization for:
a.Tourism marketing;
b.The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists;
c.Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a
municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or
d.Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit
organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue
code of 1986, as amended.
RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions.
•"Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington.
•"Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing.
•"Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing
district or municipal corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership,
association, or individual.
•"Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging,
meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
•"Tourism promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited
to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming
tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding
marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
•"Tourism-related facility" means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or
constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist
activities.
•"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or
country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
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Request for Proposals: Activities to Increase Tourism
1. Name and Address of Applicant (Organization):
Address:
Website:
UBI#:
Phone:
Name of Organization:
Form of Organization:
Agency Tax ID#:
2. Contact Person:
Name:
E-mail:
3. Proposed Funding:
Can you operate this project with reduced funding? No Yes
2026 Funding :
Priority 1- full funding $ Priority 2- partial funding (no less than) $
Will there be an admission charge for this activity? No Yes If yes, how much $
4. Activity Information:
1. Please describe activity, event, facility or organization. Please include name, dates of operation,
expected number of participants/visitors. Include an explanation or breakdown of planned
expenses (please review Pasco’s Lodging Tax to ensure
).
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2. Coordination & Collaboration: Please provide information about any other organizations or
agencies involved in this project/ activity and how this project directly contributes to the promotion
of tourism in Pasco.
Budget 2026
Income:
If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source, please list the
source, approximate amount, and the status of funding.
Amount Source Confirmed? Date Available
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Total Income:
Expenses:
ACTIVITY PASCO FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL
Personnel (salaries & benefits)
Administration (office expense)
Marketing/Promotion
Direct Sales Activities
Minor equipment
Travel
Contract Services (specify below)
Other Activities (specify below)
TOTAL COSTS:
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As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an
estimate of:
Overall Attendance
Attendance, 50+ Miles
Attendance, Out of State, Out of Country
Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging
The State of Washington requires an estimate for the following questions below:
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Proposed Timeline for 2025 (2026 Budget)
Application Timeline
Applications Available
Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.
LTAC meeting to review and recommend allocations
TBD
TBD LTAC recommendations presented to City Council
Application Deadline: by 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received via email only by the
deadline. The Committee will review proposals in a public meeting on a date to be determined.
Meeting information will be posted on the City's website.
Only electronic submissions are accepted:
City of Pasco Lodging Tax Advisory Committee c/
o Laurel McQuade,
Email: mcquadeL@pasco-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 975-9683
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City of Lodging Tax Fund Overview
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Considerations
State Law Excerpts
RCW 67.28.1816 Use of Lodging Tax Fund.
RCW 67.28.080 Definitions.
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