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Agenda Item No.
City
of Port Orchard
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
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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
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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