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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
June 26, 2020
TO: Grant County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
FROM: Grant County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Amend 2020 LTAC Tourism Grants & Agreem
The Grant County LTAC met virtually on June 25, 2020 to discuss the effects COVID
on the tourism industry, Grant County tourism financial status and the impact to
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The LTAC discussion centered on already awarded grants, events that have been cancelled and/or
postponed due to COVID-19, have occurred, or may/will occur (potentially). While tourism revenues are
expected to be significantly impacted, the LTAC has determined that these local county events are
valuable to our economy and should continue to be supported to the maximum extent possible.
The LTAC is recommending to "roll" or carry over the funds for the previously approved grants. This
process has been researched through MRSC, the State Auditor's Office, the Treasurer's Office and the
Chief Accountant for Grant County. Assuming all contractual agreements are met, the intention of this
recommendation is the following:
• If funds were spent in 2020:
o Submit proper documentation for reimbursement
• If all or partial funds were spent in 2020 for 2021:
o Sign new agreement/contract
o Submit proper documentation for reimbursement
o Remaining funds will be carried ov //ro�to 20221
o If approved, event may apply for021 unding but will be placed on prioritization list.
• If no funds were not spent in 2020 but would like them in 2021:
o Sign new agreement/contract
o Funds will be carried to 2021 for e j t
o If approved, event may apply f- IgO 1 funding but will be placed on prioritization list.
• Applications for 2021 will be processed and prioritized with priority given to applicants that did
not receive 2020 funds.
Upon approval from the BOCC, the LTAC will notify all recipients and begin a new contract process working
through the Administrative Services Coordinator (ASC).
If you have any questions, please contact the Chair, Cindy Carter, Vice Chair, Kevin Danby, or the LTAC
Clerk, Jerry Gingrich at (509) 754-2011, x2931 or by email at itgingrich@grantcountywa.gov.
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December 19, 2019
TO: Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
FROM: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) on behalf the Grant County
Tourism Commission.
SUBJECT: Recommendation of 2020 LTAC Grant Funding Disbursement
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met on December 11, 2019 to review the grants
submitted for the 2020 Lodging Tax Grant Program and provide.
In accordance with RCW 67.28.1816 (2)(b)(ii), it is required that the municipality's
legislative body, the BOCC, make the final determination. The municipality may choose
only recipients from the list of candidates and recommended amounts provided by the
local lodging tax advisory committee. Below is the recommendation of the LTAC:
Basin Community Theatre
Promotion
$ 5,000
Central Basin Community Concert Assoc.
Promotion
$ 10,000
City of George — Monument
Capital
$ 3,000
Columbia Basin Allied Arts
Promotion
$ 10,000
Coulee City — Monument
Capital
$ 8,000
Coulee City Rodeo Association — Rodeo
Event
$ 4,000
Coulee Corridor Consortium — Sign
Capital
$ 2,783
Coulee Corridor Consortium
Promotion
$ 4,000
Desert Aire Owners Association
Promotion
$ 4,000
Ephrata Chamber of Commerce — Sign
Capital
$ 22,000
Ephrata Chamber of Commerce — Wine & Art Walk
Event
$ 3,000
Ephrata Chamber of Commerce — Car & Toy Show
Event
$ 5,000
Ephrata Chamber of Commerce — Miracle on Main
Event
$ 2,000
Ephrata Chamber of Commerce — Sage -N -Sun
Event
$ 5,000
Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce
Promotion
$ 12,000
Historical Ephrata Fund — K2 in the Park
Capital
$ 10,000
Moses Lake Spring Festival — Freedom Festival
Event
$ 50,000
Moses Lake Spring Festival — Spring Fest
Event
$ 25,000
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
Event
$ 7,000
Quincy Chamber of Commerce — Farmers Market
Event
$ 1,000
Quincy Chamber of Commerce — Pike Minnow
Event
$ 2,000
Quincy Chamber of Commerce—Trout Derby
Event
$ 2,000
Quincy Valley Allied Arts
Promotion
$ 5,000
Quincy Valley Historical Society
Promotion
$ 9,000
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Ridge Riders Saddle Club — Colorama Rodeo
Event $ 10,000
Royal City Royalfest—Sum merfest
Event $ 5,000
Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce
Capital $ 8,000
Soap Lake Masquers Theater
Promotion $ 9,000
Total Recommended Grant Distribution
$ 242,783
Below is a break -down of the application numbers:
• Total Applicants: 32
• Applicants Approval Recommendation: 28
• Late Applicants (not processed): 1
o Columbia Basin Youth Baseball
• Applications not funded: 4
o Grant County Conservation District — Eco Gardening
o Visit Washington — Moses Lake Air Show
o Visit Washington — Promote GC Tourism
o Grant County Fairgrounds — Campground Promotion
Please note that the LTAC, in agreement with the Tourism Commission, is requesting to
exceed the original budget request from Tourism of $ 150,000.00. This is a one-year
exception request and a budget extension will be filed upon approval.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact myself or the LTAC Committee Chair.
Jerry Gingrich
Deputy Clerk
Grant County
P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823 ■(509) 754-2011 ext. 2931 ■ Fax (509) 754-6098
www.tourgrantcounty.com