A. Lodging tax funds may only be authorized for the uses described in RCW 67.28.1816(1).

B. Any use of lodging tax funds must be authorized by the City Council by resolution, ordinance, or authorization of a contract.

C. Per RCW 67.28.1817(2), a proposed use of lodging tax funds must be submitted to LTAC for review and comment at least 45 days before the City may authorize the use of funds.

D. If the City Council desires to authorize an allocation different from the amount recommended by LTAC, it may do so after providing LTAC up to 45 days to comment on the revised allocation.

E. The City Council may not authorize an allocation to an entity that was not recommended for funding by LTAC. (Ord. 4019 § 1 (Att. A), 2022)