HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 Small Capital Grants Funding Resolution (2)RESOLUTION
NO. ________
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR TOURISM-RELATED, SMALL-SCALE,
MUNICIPALITY-OWNED CAPITAL PROJECTS
WHEREAS: Kittitas County imposes a lodging tax assessed on the sale or charge made for furnishings
of lodging according to RCW 67.28.180 and RCW 67.28.181; and
WHEREAS: According to RCW 67.28.1816, lodging tax revenues under this chapter may be used,
directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitor bureau or
destination marketing organization for: …(c) supporting the operations and capital
expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a municipality…
WHEREAS: Kittitas County has approved a grant application for tourism-related, small-scale,
municipality-owned capital projects and operations; and
WHEREAS: The Kittitas County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) has reviewed the lodging
tax fund financial report provided by the Kittitas County Auditor and recommends that
the County authorize up to $75,000 for tourism-related, small-scale, municipality-owned
capital project grants in 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Kittitas County hereby accepts the recommendation
of the Kittitas County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and authorizes up to $75,000 of lodging tax
funds for tourism-related, small-scale, municipality-owned capital project grants in 2017.
ADOPTED this _______ day of _______________, 2017
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Paul Jewell, Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Vice-Chairman
Obie O’Brien, Commissioner
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Julie A. Kjorsvik