Response to RFQ The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce in response to the RFQ for the Tourism Coordination, is formally submitting our qualifications for consideration as a qualified firm with a successful track record in attracting and retaining events, conferences, trade shows, etc. that produce hotel stays.
Lodging Tax Fund (140) This fund was created in 1898 to account for Per state law, proceeds received from this tax can transactions associated with the City's share of the only be used to pay all or any part of the cost of hotel/motel tax. The City of Issaquah's 1% tax is tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism-related currently collected by hotels, motels and bed and facilities or the operation of tourism related breakfast inns. facilities.
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Final Recommendations for 2017 LTAC Funding (A)
Carried 4-0
Paul Winterstein, Councilmember & Committee Chair
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Approve the minutes of Aug. 26, 2016 as presented. . AGENDA ITEMS a) Discuss and Confirm Tourism Contract Appointment, (A) Presented by: Paul Winterstein, Councilmember & Committee Chair Rowley recused himself from discussion, given conflict of interest as he is the representative from the Chamber. …
Moved by ROWLEY · seconded by PARKINSON
Carried 4-0
Re-issue the RFQ in the beginning of 2017 after exploring some changes. . b) Review 2017 LTAC Budget, (D) Presented by: Paul Winterstein, Councilmember & Committee Chair There was a general consensus that the revenues forecasted were very conservative. c) Final Recommendations for 2017 LTAC Funding,…
Moved by PARKINSON · seconded by ROWLEY
Carried 4-0
Approve the final budget recommendations as presented. .