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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 3.A.
For Meeting of: June 15, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Report
SUBMITTED BY: Patricia Byers, Committee Chair
Steve Groom, Finance Director
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) met on May 10, 2021 via zoom. Staff provided a
revenue update and each of the committee members provided updates regarding the recent
lodging and tourism activities. The committee also reviewed the 2022 Lodging Tax Grant
application process. The application is posted on the City website under City Council, Boards
and Commissions, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
At the next meeting, City staff will provide updated revenue forecasts, scheduled debt payments,
and operating budget obligations before the committee reviews final applications. Council will
review applications during the budget study session.
The Committee meets next in late July or early August, allowing more months of lodging tax
revenues to become known before formulating a balanced recommendation, which will allow time
for the RCW-required 45-day window of communication prior to budget adoption.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic Development
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
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