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09/12/2023 - Regular - Additional Docs-Revised Lodging Taxrk n , ��-,- -- Agenda Item No. City of Port Orchard 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 876-4407 • FAX (360) 895-9029 Business Item 7B Agenda Staff Report Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Mayoral Appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting Date: September 12, 2023 Prepared by: Brandy Wallace, MMC Citv Clerk Atty Routing No.: N/A Atty Review Date: N/A Summary: Pursuant to Port Orchard Municipal Code 2.22 and RCW 67.28, the City Council shall review the membership of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) annually and make appropriate changes by recommendation of the Mayor. The committee shall consist of at least five members and the membership shall include: (a) At least two members who are representatives of businesses required to collect the tax; (b) at least two members who are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under this tax; and (c) One member shall be an elected official of the City, serving as the Chair. The Mayor is recommending a representative from the following to serve on the LTAC, upon Council's acceptance: A business required to collect the tax: • Mrs. Howes Bed and Breakfast. • Smitty's Coop, LLC (Air B&B) An organization involved in activities: • Port Orchard Bay Street Association. • South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce. On January 25, 2022, Council adopted Resolution 016-22, appointing Councilmember Cucciardi as the Chair of the committee. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: N/A. Recommendation: Staff recommends confirming the Mayor's recommended appointments of members, and the Chair, as presented. Motion for consideration: I move to adopt a resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of a representative from Mrs. Howes Bed and Breakfast and Smitty's Coop, LLC , as businesses required to collect the tax and Port orchard Bay Street Association and South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce as organizations involved in activities, to serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; and to re -confirm the appointment of Councilmember Cucciardi as Chair of the committee. Fiscal Impact: None. Alternatives: Deny the Mayor's recommendation and provide further direction. Attachments: Resolution and committee history. RESOLUTION NO. REVISED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON CONFIRMING MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS AND CHAIR TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE. WHEREAS, the Mayor is authorized by RCW 67.28.1817 to review the membership of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee annually and to make changes as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the committee shall consist of at least five members and the membership shall include: (a) At least two members who are representatives of businesses required to collect the tax; (b) at least two members who are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under this tax; and (c) One member shall be an elected official of the City, serving as the Chair. WHERAS, the Mayor has reviewed the committee membership and recommends representatives from Mrs. Howes Bed and Breakfast and Smitty's Coop, LLC as businesses required to collect the tax; and Port Orchard Bay Street Association and South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce as organizations involved in activities, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 016-22, the City Council confirmed Councilmember Cucciardi to be the chair of the Lodging Tax Committee; now therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: THAT: The City Council of the City of Port Orchard confirms the Mayor's recommendations for representatives from Mrs. Howes Bed and Breakfast Smitty's Coop, LLC as businesses required to collect the tax; and Port Orchard Bay Street Association and South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce as organizations involved in activities to serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. THAT: Councilmember Cucciardi is confirmed as the Chair of the committee. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 121h day of September 2023. Robert Putaansuu, Mayor Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk