HomeMy WebLinkAbout3879 Resolution RESOLUTION NO.3S 79
A RESOLUTION of the City of Pasco,authorizing the execution of a
Cost Sharing Agreement with Visit Tri-Cities and the Cities of
Kennewick and Richland for the development of a regional sports
facility feasibility study.
WHEREAS, Visit Tri-Cities is the area's regional tourism and visitor's association; and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of Visit Tri-Cities in good standing; and
WHEREAS, the City is engaged in economic development activities including the
promotion and attraction of sports tourism events; and
WHEREAS, Visit Tri-Cities proposes to commission and administer a study to evaluate
sports tourism opportunities in the region including a market needs assessment and financial
analysis; and
WHEREAS,in 2017 the Tri-City Regional Hotel-Motel Commissioners agreed to partially
fund a study using Tourism Promotion A revenue administered by Visit Tri-Cities; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the study is not expected to exceed $60,000 and will be funded
$30,000 from Visit Tri-Cities and $10,000 each by the Cities of Richland, Kennewick and Pasco;
and
WHEREAS, the development of the regional Visit Tri-Cities sports facility feasibility
study will coincide with the City's general goals for economic growth and recreational promotion,
and provide useful and timely data.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pasco that the
City Manager is authorized to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with Visit Tri-Cities,and the Cities
of Kennewick and Richland for the purpose of developing a regional sports tourism study.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, at a regular meeting on
the 3rd day of December, 2018.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
AT EST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DaniellErickson, City Clerk Leland Kerr, City Attorney