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Department of City Manager
Reference: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations
To: Mayor Richard N. McLean and Members of City Council
Through: Clint Blackhurst, Acting City Manager
Prepared By: Chontel Trujillo, Assistant City Manager of Operations
Date Prepared: February 24, 2017
PURPOSE
Per City Ordinance 2121 Section 3-40-170 b, the Brighton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee shall study, investigate and advise City Council as to the development and promulgation of policies for the implantation, support and use of revenues from the lodging tax for economic development, special events, cultural arts facilities, advertising and marketing, promotion of tourism and other activities related thereto. In particular, the Committee will advise the City Council on allocation, budgeting and appropriation of funds from the Lodging Tax Fund consistent with the provision of Section 3-40-50, Use of the tax.
In 2017, there will be three rounds of Brighton Lodging Tax Fund grant cycles. This will permit two (2) mini-grant cycles (awarding of BLTAC mini-grant funds anticipated to occur in March 2017 and June 2017) in addition to an annual grant cycle for award of funds in 2018.
The Brighton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (BLTAC) is presenting their recommendations for the first round of BLTAC mini-grant awards for projects to be completed in 2017.
BACKGROUND
Six (6) proposals were submitted to the Brighton Lodging Tax Office for a grand total request of $20,800.00 The BLTAC is recommending award of $16,300.
On January 25, 2017 the BLTAC met to interview grant applicants. The Committee used an Evaluation Criteria consisting of the following evaluation criteria and associated "points available":
Criteria maximum score points - 100
1. Organization qualifications and relevant experience/projects (comprehensive experience in promoting the city and specific community venues and events that result in an increase in visitors to the community). 15 points
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