007-12 - Ordinance - Amending Sections 2.22.020 and 2.22.030 Lodging Tax Advisory CommitteeRequested by:
Interim City Clerk
Drafted by:
Interim City Clerk
Reviewed by:
City Attorney
Introduced:
March 27, 2012
Adopted:
March 27, 2012
ORDINANCE NO. 007-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS
2.22.02o AND 2.22.03o REGARDING THE "LODGING TAX
ADVISORY COMMITTEE"
WHEREAS, RCW 67.28.1817 requires cities with a population of 5,000 or more to
establish a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) to advise in allocating the Lodging Tax
revenue; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard has utilized a LTAC for many years, the
process for which is codified in Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.22; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it appropriate to permit an increase in
the number of committee members in order to promote greater and more consistent
participation in the funding allocation process and to make other amendments to improve
and clarify the operation of the LTAC; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION i. Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.22.020 Membership of
lodging tax advisory committee, is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.22.020 Membership of lodging tax advisory committee.
a. The lodging tax advisory committee shall consist of no more than nine
members appointed by the city council as follows:
1. At least two members who are representatives of businesses required
to collect tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW;
2. At least two members who are persons involved in activities authorized
to be funded under Chapter 67.28 RCW;
3. One member of the city council who shall serve as chair of the LTAC,
as a nonvoting member.
b. Persons who are eligible for appointment under subsection (a)(1) of this
section are not eligible for appointment under subsection (a)(2) of this section
and vice versa.
c. The number of persons appointed as representatives of businesses required to
collect tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW of this section shall be equal to the number
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of members appointed as person involved in activities authorized to be funded by
revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW and vice versa.
d. The city council may consider recommendations for appointment to the LTAC
from organizations representing businesses required to collect tax under Chapter
67.28 RCW, organizations involved in activities authorized to be funded by
revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW, and local agencies involved in
tourism promotion.
SECTION 2. Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 2.22.03o Annual review
and removal of members, is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.22.030 Annual review and removal of members
As required by state law, the city council shall review the membership of the LTAC
annually and make changes as appropriate both in regard to the number of appointments
and the members appointed. This review shall occur no later than the last day of the month
of August each year. The mayor shall recommend and the city council will confirm the
mayor's recommendation of persons to serve on the LTAC. Members of the LTAC shall
serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed at any time, without cause, at
their discretion.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
posting and publication as required by law. A summary of this Ordinance may be published
in lieu of the entire ordinance, as authorized by State Law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor
and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 27th day of March 2012.
Timothy C. Matthes, Mayor
ATTEST:
ran y Rinearson, CMC, Interim City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sponsored By:
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NOTICE OF CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
ORDINANCE
The following is a summary of an Ordinance approved by the Port Orchard City Council at their regular
Council meeting held March 27, 2012.
ORDINANCE NO. 007-122
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.22.o2o AND
2.22.03o REGARDING THE "LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE"
Copies of Ordinance No. 007-12 are available for review at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Port
Orchard. Upon written request a statement of the full text of the Ordinance will be mailed to any
interested person without charge. Thirty days after publication, copies of Ordinance No. 007-12 will be
provided at a nominal charge.
City of Port Orchard
Brandy Rinearson
City Clerk
Publish: Kitsap Sun
March 30, 2012