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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3400ARESOLUTION oftheCityCouncil oftheCityof Bremerton, Washingtonto provide guidance to theLodging Tax taxproceedsbeginning in2027. WHEREAS, theCityofBremerton currently leviesalodging taxpursuant toRCW 67.28, proceedsofwhich, pursuanttoBMC3.64, areplacedinaspecial fundtobeusedsolely for thepurpose ofpayingfortourism promotion, acquisition, or operation oftourism-related facilities; and WHEREAS, in2024 theCityofBremerton engaged Westbrook/Main, LLCto studythe useandefficacyof distributionofLodgingTax dollarswithinthe CityofBremerton; and WHEREAS, theCityCouncil oftheCityofBremerton hasconsidered the recommendationsintheattached Westbrook/Main, LLC2024LTACTransition StudyReport (the tand desires to actonseveralrecommendations andshift approachtoallocating lodging taxproceedsinorderto ensuremoreefficientandeffective funding oftourism promotion andtourism operationswithinthe Cityof Bremerton; NOWTHEREFORE, THECITY COUNCILOFTHE CITYOFBREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOESHEREBY RESOLVEASFOLLOWS: SECTION 1. TheCityCouncil requeststheLodgingTaxAdvisory Committee prioritize thefollowingitemsfromtheWestbrook/MainReportinits2027funding recommendations: A.) Onedestination marketingorganization focusedonproducing andimplementinga tourism andmarketing plan specificallypromotingtheCityofBremertonandlocal Bremerton-basedtourism operations, and B.) ImprovedfacilitiesatPendergast Parkinrecognitionofthevalueoftheyouth sports travelmarketandthepositiveimpact itcanhave ontheoverall tourismmarketin Bremerton. SECTION 2. Severability. Ifany oneormoresections, subsections, or sentencesof thisResolutionareheldto beunconstitutional orinvalid, suchdecision shallnot affectthevalidity ofthe remaining portion ofthisResolution andthesameshallremain infull forceandeffect. SECTION 3. Effective Date. ThisResolutionshalltakeeffect andbe inforce immediatelyupon itspassage. Page1of2 Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 PASSEDby theCityCouncil ofthe CityofBremerton, Washington this _____ dayof __________________, 2025. 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DESCRIPTION SanJuanCountyhasestablished atourism promotion program, funded byaportion ofthe revenuecollected underthestate LodgingTax excisestatutes. Thepurpose ofthisposting istoseek proposals fromqualifiedentities DMO interestedin: Managingalocally-based, full-timedestinationmarketing programwhichwill oversee thedevelopment andimplementation oftheCountywideDestination Chambers ofCo II. BACKGROUND SanJuanCounty isoneofthemost desirable tourist destinations inthe countrydueto its naturalbeauty andvariety ofoutdoor activities. It currentlyexperiences anuneven tourismyear, withastrongsummer season, withsubstantial capacity intheremainder of theyear. SanJuan County isin thefinalyearofasuccessful contractwithadestination marketing organization (DMO) inwhichallproceeds (approximately $350,000/year) of the promotionalportion ofthelodging taxwerecontracted totheDMO. TheDMO hasbeen thesinglepromotional contractor, withsub-contracting termsallowing contracts with chambers ofcommerce andtheeconomicdevelopment council (fordatastudy). The DMOmade distributions ofapproximately 15% of thecontractto islandchambersof commerce forpurposes of providingvisitorinformation andotherservices. Theproposal thatresultedin thiscontractsought destination marketingservices whichincluded advertising, media relations, social media, tradeshows, visitoreducation, market research, measurementcriteria, etc. 1 Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 The2017 process isintendedtobeanevolution andrefinement ofthecontracts to date. Inthecurrentcontractoffering, SanJuan Countyisinterested inaflexible business modelinwhichtheDMO doesnotcontrolall proceeds. In theflexible model, theCountyshallcontractdirectly withtheChambers ofCommerce onLopez, Orcas andSanJuanIslandsandthe Countyshallberesponsiblefor trackingthe Chambers accountability anddeliverables. termination byeitherparty withoutpenalty. Actualfunding depends onLodging Taxcollections. Forthepurpose ofthese proposals, DMOfunding remainsatapproximately $350,000peryear. Iflodging tax collections forpromotionalfunds exceed $425,000inagivenyear, theDMO shall receive 35% ofthat excessamount. III. AREAS OFEMPHASIS TheDMO willbeexpectedtoachievethefollowing objectives: Emphasisontourism improvementthroughout theyear, includingthe off season. its naturalbeauty, geology, outdooractivities, anthropology, watchable wildlife, experientiallearning, agricultural attractions, lifelonglearning opportunities, history, culture andthearts. Evidence ofmarket penetration viaavariety ofmethods: i Consumer advertising ii Mediarelations placementofmedia stories iii Traveltraderelations iv Targetedtrade show presence v Website/Internet marketing vi Socialmedia vii Targeted niche marketing (i.e. weddings, wine, cultural, arts) viii Attractingmeetings andretreats ix Businesstobusiness marketing Developing innovative promotional opportunities (i.e. newevents, interesting partnerships) 2 Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 Improvingthe tourist/islander relationship/enhancing the tourism experience i Visitor educationstrategies ii Community educationstrategies Improved effectiveness andcompliance i Marketresearch/visitorsurveys ii Identifying andtracking performance measures iii Reportingrequirements IV. SELECTION PROCESS AllProposalswillbereceived bytheCountyManagerandforwardedtotheLTAC fora determinationastowhetherthey meet theminimum eligibility requirements. Proposals thatdo notmeet minimumeligibility requirements willnot beevaluated. Those Proposals thatdomeet theeligibilityrequirements (below) willbeevaluated bytheLTACwhich willmake recommendations totheCounty Council. whoseProposalsmeet the selection criteriawillhavean opportunity tomakeapresentation totheLTAC duringthe evaluation process. Countystaffwillmeet withtheDMOoftheapprovedProposal toprepare thecontract. Thecontract will includearequirement forliability insurance, that theDMOsubmita finalreport atthe endof theyearandmayincludearequirement thatperiodic reportsbe submitted. OncetheDMOsignsthecontract, thestaffwillnotify theDMOtoproceed. V. SELECTION CRITERIA Thecriteria usedbythe LTACto evaluateandranktheProposalsareasfollows: A. Promoting Tourism. Willtheproposal attractoffIsland visitorsto theSanJuans throughouttheyear? Thesuccessful proposal(s) willshow specificand comprehensive strategies to drawvisitorstotheSan JuanIslands, includingmultiple islands, areasandvisitoroptions. Successful proposals willhighlighttheunique specificmarketingcampaigns and othercooperative strategies. B. Promoting SpecialNaturalFeatures, History, Arts andCulture. Promotethenatural, green, eco-friendlyattributes oftheSan Juans, thegrowingdesire ofvisitors for lifelonglearningwhich can focusonnaturalandenvironmental attributes, area history, artsand culture. C. Innovation. Does theproposal representaneworunusual approachtofurthering the promotiongoals? 3 Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 D. VisitorPromotionandEducation. a. Doesitdevelopand executeaplan forcoordinating visitor services county-wide? b. Doesitdevelopandexecuteaplan fordirect visitor promotion using effectivemethodssuchas: consumeradvertising, mediarelations, familiarization tours, eventpromotion, travel & tradeshowpromotion. E. Market Research andMeasurementCriteria. Howwill theproposal develop and maintainSanJuan Islands visitordemographicsandnichemovements? Howwillit trackandmeasurevisitor impact, suchasuser & providersurveys? F. Cost-effectiveness. Willtheproposalbe anefficient, economicaluseofthefunds? Howwillthisbeshown ormeasured? G. Clarity. Arethecomponents oftheproposalbroken intoaprogression of logical stepswithdatesormilestones when each willbeundertaken and/or completed? Proposals shouldincludemilestones, benchmarking, performance measuresthatcan betracked andwillbereportedtoshow effectivenessto include asection that addresses thespecificgoalsandmilestonesforeachisland. H. Cooperative Nature. Whatkindanddegreeofinter-organizational partnership does theproposalexhibit? Proposals should showstrategies topartner, pair, and I. Self-evaluation. Benchmarkingand performance evaluation areanimportantpartof judginganeffective Proposal. Does theDMOprovideforanadequate method of evaluating theeffectsoftheProposalupon completion? HowwilltheDMOdothis andreportit totheCounty? Hastheproposal laid outastrategytodemonstratethe waythatfunds willbeequitablyusedon thevarious islands? J. Areaof Impact. Whichelements oftheCountyeconomywilltheproposal impact? Thetotalimpact canbe measuredin termsof bothdirect dollarexpenditures made bythevisitors andindirect dollar expendituresmade asmoneymoves through the community. Inevaluatingthiscriterion, moreweightwill begiventothedirect dollarexpenditures, sincetheyare morereadily measurable. Moreweightwillalso begiventobreadthof economic impact. ItistheintentoftheCountytoinclude performance measures inthecontract(s), (suchasthenumberor increaseof attendees atevents, improvement in occupancy rates, numberofclientsserved). K. EquitablyBenefits Lodging TaxParticipants. Doestheproposal equitably provide benefitstoalltourist facilities including collectors oflodgingtaxes? 4 Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 VI. ELIGIBILITY A. ProponentEligibility Proposalsmaybesubmittedby anyfor-profitornon-profitentity, any publicagency, orany groupofindividuals. SanJuan County doesnotdiscriminate onthebasisof racecolor, national origin, sex, religion, ageor disability, andits contractsrequire the sameofitscontractors. B. Proposal Eligibility 1. StateRequirements Themost basic eligibility requirement isthattheDMO demonstrateclearly andconvincingly thatfundingoftheproposal wouldbe usedincompliance withtheStatelaw, which governstheuseofhotel-motel funds. Chapter67.28, RCWprovides authority forcitiesand counties toadopta lodging taxofuptofourpercentoflodging chargesmadebyhotels, motels, rooming houses, tourist courts, trailercamps oranysimilar chargesforalicense tousereal property. TheCountycurrently levies ataxoffourpercentwithtwo percent reservedforpromotion oftourism. 2. County Requirements - TheCounty usestaxrevenue each yearforgrantsthat meeting the requirements oftheStatestatute, Countycodehas established the following definit thestatedefinition. tourism, including, butnotlimited toadvertising, publicizing, orotherwise distributinginformation forthepurpose ofattracting andwelcomingtourists; developingstrategies toexpandtourism; operatingtourismpromotion agencies; andfunding marketing ofspecialeventsandfestivals designed to attracttourists. Inaddition, theCountyhasestablished thefollowingeligibility requirements: A. ProjectRequirements: i.The proposal must specifically promote SanJuan County andprominentlymention theSanJuan Islandsin all materials; ii.The proposal must bedesignedtodisseminate informationfor thepurposeofattracting off-Islandvisitors totheCountywith aparticularemphasistoward marketing fortheshoulder season months. 5 Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 B. Contracting Requirements: i. Allcontracts include anormalrequirement forliability insuranceof atleast $1,000,000.00per incident, with SanJuan Countynamed as anadditionalinsuredonthepolicy; ii. Proposalcostscannotbe paid inadvance withgrant money; thatis, thesponsormust expendits ownfundsonapproved itemsandseek reimbursement under theterms ofthecontract that willbesigned bytheCounty. TheCountywillperiodically review reimbursements and monitorforcompliance; iii. Proposal costsincurred priortothegrantapprovaland execution ofa written contract withtheCounty willnotbereimbursed; iv. extended annuallyforuptofiveyears, withthemutual consent of inpart, contingent onsuccessful performanceand meeting of proposalgoals. v. Everyproposal must haveonedesignated individualtoactasa contactfortheprojectthroughout thedurationoftheprojectandthat person musthave authorityto obligate all sponsoring parties. C. Compliance Requirements: i. Iftheapplicantisanon-profitcorporation, acopyof itscurrent AnnualReport mustbeprovided andif thenon-profit corporation claims tobeataxexempt charitable, religiousoreducational organization, acopyofthe IRS501C3 orC6recognizingthat statusmustbeprovided, aswellasthemost recentIRSreturn if applicable; ii. Allapplicants mustprovideregularfinancial statements accounting fortheuseofgrantfundsandmustcomply withtheStatereporting requirementsperRCW 67.28.1816. 6 Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 VI. PROPOSALS Completed Proposals, of nomorethansix (6) pages mustbereceived by4:00p.m. onThursday, August 31, 2017. ItistheDMOresponsibilitytoconfirmdelivery andreceipt. SanJuanCounty DestinationMarketing Organization Request for Proposal Mail: 350CourtStreet #1, FridayHarbor, WA 98250 stHanddelivered: 55Second Street, 1floor, Friday Harbor, WA98250 Electronic: (EmailPDFor MicrosoftWordformat filesto): sueko@sanjuanco.com VIII. MONITORING TheDMOwillbemonitored forprogressand consistency withthescopeandtimelineof thecontract, asoutlined intheproposal. Allrequestsfor reimbursement for approved costsshallbeinwriting andshallhavesupportingdocumentation toverifythe expenditure ofthe fundsincluded intheinvoice. Allinvoicesshall beverified as complete andaccurateby theCounty. IntheeventtheDMOfailsinamaterial waytoperform underthetermsofthesigned contract, the CountyCouncil hastherighttosuspend orterminatefundingforthe remainderofthecontract. However, theCouncil can makenosuchdecision untilthe DMOhasbeennotified oftheapparent failureandgivenanopportunitytoaddressthe Council. IX. REIMBURSEMENT FUNDING Fundsavailable under thisprogram arerevenues received bytheCounty fromthe Transient Rental Income sectionofWashington State ExciseTaxleviedon thelodging industry. LTAC, appointed bytheCounty Council, istheadvisory body forthesefunds. Reimbursementswill bemadetotheDMOwithin approximately 30daysof submittal of invoices. TheDMOisresponsible forallincurred financialobligations (i.e. DMOpays vendors, CountypaysDMO). DMOis required tomaintainoriginal receipts andfinancial records relativeto fundsawardedperWashingtonState requirements. DMOisliablefor funds notusedinaccordance withthecontract. 7 Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 CITY OF GIGHARBOR 2025-2026LODGING TAXFUNDING APPLICATION LodgingTaxFundsRequested: $_______________ Fortourism-relateddirectmarketingoperations duringthe2025-2026 calendaryears. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY31, 2024 Forapplicationassistance pleasecontactCityClerkJoshSteckerat (253) 853-7613or cityclerk@gigharborwa.govpriortoFriday, August26. Organization/AgencyName: _______________________________________________ ContactNameandTitle: __________________________________________________ MailingAddress: ____________________________________ City: _______________________ State: ____ ZipCode: ________ Phone: ______________________ EmailAddress: ____________________________ Name & Emailaddressofpersonauthorized tocontractwiththecityforgrantfunding (if differentthanabove): __________________________________________________ Completeapplication packetmustincludethefollowing: Completed application CopyofNon-ProfitRegistration (notrequiredfororganizationsthathavepreviously beenawardedlodgingtaxfunding) IRSFormW-9 (notrequiredfororganizations thathavepreviouslybeenawarded lodgingtaxfunding) Annualoperational budget Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 Application Questions 1. Describeyourtourism-relatedoperations. Listthenameanddate(s) oftheevent anddescribewhytouristswilltraveltoGigHarbortovisityourfacilityorbecause of yourmarketingefforts. 2. HaveyourequestedLTACfundsfortheseservicespreviously? Yes orNo Yes orNo 3. Describethepriorsuccessofyourfacilityormarketingeffortsinattracting tourists. 4. Describeyourtargettouristaudience (location, demographics, etc.) 5. Describehowyouwillpromoteyourfacilityorconductmarketingtoattract tourists. Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 6. Asadirectresultofyourproposedtourism-relatedserviceorfacility, provide anestimateof: Predictednumberofpeopletravellingmorethan50milesone-wayto visityourfacilityorbecauseofyourmarketing: Predictednumberofpeoplevisitingfromoutofstatetovisityour facilityorbecause ofyourmarketing: Predictednumberofpeoplestayingovernightinpaid accommodationstovisityourfacilityorbecauseofyourmarketing: Whatmethodology didyouusetocalculatetheestimates? DirectCount: Actualcountofvisitorsusingmethodssuchaspaidadmissionsor registrations, clickercountsatentrypoints, vehiclecountsornumber ofchairsfilled. Adirectcountmayalsoincludeinformationcollecteddirectlyfrombusinesses, such ashotels, restaurants ortourguides, likelytobeaffectedbyanevent. IndirectCount: Estimatebasedoninformation relatedtothenumberofvisitors suchasraffleticketssold, redeemeddiscountcertificates, brochureshandedout, policerequirements forcrowdcontrolorvisualestimates. RepresentativeSurvey: Information collecteddirectlyfromindividual visitors/participants. Arepresentativesurveyisahighlystructured datacollection tool, basedonadefinedrandomsampleofparticipants, andtheresultscanbe reliablyprojected totheentirepopulationattending aneventandincludes marginof errorandconfidence level. InformalSurvey: Informationcollecteddirectlyfromindividualvisitorsor participants inanonrandom mannerthatisnotrepresentativeofallvisitorsor participants. Informalsurveyresultscannotbeprojectedtotheentirevisitor populationandprovidealimitedindicatorofattendancebecausenotallparticipants hadanequalchanceofbeingincludedinthesurvey. StructuredEstimate: Estimateproducedbycomputingknowninformationrelated totheeventorlocation. Forexample, onejurisdictionestimated attendance by dividingthesquarefootageoftheeventareabytheinternational buildingcode allowanceforpersons (3squarefeet). Other: Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 7. AreyouapplyingforLodgingTaxfundsfromanothercommunity (Yes or No)? Ifyes, listtheotherjurisdiction(s) andamount(s) requested. 8. Areyouapplyingfor, orhaveyoureceived, grantsorfundspledgedfromother sourcesforyouroperations (including for-profitbusinesses, nationalsources, etc.)? Pleaselistgrantsapplied fororreceived. 9. Whatistheoverallbudgetforyouroperations? Whatpercentofthebudgetare yourequestingfromtheCityofGigHarborLodgingTaxFund (attachannual budget)? 10. Whatspecificexpenses willyouuseLTACfundstocover (ifnotshownon budget)? 11. Whatwillyoucutfromyourproposalordodifferently iffullfundingforyour requestisnotavailableorrecommended? HowisLodgingTaxfunding essential tothesuccessofyourproposal? Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 CERTIFICATION Iamanauthorizedagentoftheorganization/agencyapplying forfunding. Ihaveread theapplicationinstructionsandunderstandthat: Iamproposing atourism-relatedservicefor2025-2026andcanprovideevidence andreportingtosupporttourism-relatedattendanceforthegreaterGigHarbor area. Ifawarded, myorganization intendstoenterintoaprofessionalservices contractwiththecity; provideliabilityinsuranceforthedurationofthecontract namingthecityasadditionalinsuredand, inanamount, determinedbytheCity; andfileforapermittousecityproperty, ifapplicable. Myorganization willonlyuselodgingtaxfunds, ifawarded, forthepurposesstated onthisapplicationandasoutlinedinthesignedcontractwiththecity. TheCityofGigHarborwillonlyreimburse thosecostsactuallyincurredbymy organization/agencyandonlyaftertheserviceisrendered, paidforifprovidedbya thirdparty, andaninvoicehasbeensubmittedtothecity. Myagencywillberequiredtosubmitareportdocumenting economicimpact resultsinaformatdeterminedbythecity. Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________ Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 Application Instructions ApplicationDeadline: Tobeeligibleforconsideration, yourcompleteproposal mustbe receivedbyMay31, 2024. Thelodgingtaxadvisorycommitteewillreviewproposalsin apublicmeetinganddeterminefundingrecipientsandlevelsoffunding. Applicationsmaybesubmitteddigitallytocityclerk@gigharborwa.govormailedto: CityClerk CityofGigHarbor 3510GrandviewSt. GigHarbor, WA98335 PleasedirectquestionstotheCityClerkat253-853-7613or cityclerk@gigharborwa.gov. Applicationsfiledwiththecityarepublicrecords. Thecitymaychoosetopostonits websitecopiesoftheapplications andproposedbudgets. WhatistheLodgingTaxFund? Fundingforthisprogram comesfromtheCityofGigHarborlodgingtaxfundwhich receivesapercentageofhotel/moteltaxesfromlodgingestablishmentsinsidethecity limits. Thecitycollectsataxonchargesforovernightlodging. Thesefundsare distributedbytheDepartment ofRevenuebacktotheCityofGigHarborforthefunding oftourismrelatedcapitalfacilities, non- eventoperations, andeventmarketingand operations. WhatcanbefundedwithLodgingTaxRevenue? Lodgingtaxescanbeusedfor: TourismPromotion/Marketing Operation ofaTourismPromotionAgency Operation ofaTourism-RelatedFacilityownedoroperatedbyanon-profit organization Operationand/orCapitalCostsofaTourism-Related Facilityownedbya municipality StateLawDefiningtheUseofLodgingTax RevisedCodeofWashington (RCW), Chapter67.28 'PublicStadium, Convention, ArtsandTourismFacilities' providesdetailedinformationabouttheuse, awardand reportingoftourismfunds. Important TermsRelatingtoRCW67.28 Tourism: Economic activityresultingfromtourists, whichmayinclude salesofovernightlodging, meals, tours, gifts, orsouvenirs Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057 Tourismpromotion: Activities, operations, andexpendituresdesignedto increasetourism, includingbutnotlimitedtoadvertising, publicizing, or otherwisedistributing informationforthepurposeofattractingand welcomingtourists; developingstrategies toexpandtourism; operating tourismpromotion agencies; andfundingthemarketing ofortheoperation ofspecialeventsandfestivalsdesignedtoattracttourists. Tourism-relatedfacility: Realortangiblepersonalpropertywitha usablelifeofthreeormoreyears, orconstructedwithvolunteer labor, andusedtosupporttourism, performingarts, ortoaccommodate touristactivities WhoMayApply? Lodgingtaxfundingisopentonon-profitorganizations andmunicipalitieswiththe demonstrated abilitytoachieve tourismrelatedgoalsasoutlinedbelow: Increasehotel/lodgingoccupancyintheCityofGigHarborbycreating overnightstays. Increasethenumberofvisitorstothecityfrommorethan50milesaway. Allapplicationsmustinclude estimatesofhowfundingtheactivitywillresultin increasestopeoplestayingovernight, travelling50milesawayormore, orcoming fromanotherstateorcountry. Toensurethisdataiscollected, thecityisrequiredto haveapplicantsprovideadditional informationinthelodgingtaxapplication. SelectionandAwardProcess Fundingoftheprogramandspecificawardsaredependentonrecommendationsof thecity'slodgingtaxadvisorycommittee (LTAC). LTACwillreceiveallapplications andrecommendalistofcandidates andfundinglevelsthatwillbeforwarded tothe GigHarborCityCouncilforfinaldetermination. Fundswillbeawardedona competitivebasis. TheCityofGigHarborLodging TaxAdvisoryCommitteeConsiderations Indevelopingitsrecommendations, thecommittee mayconsider: TheestimatedamountofLodgingTaxFundavailableforthecomingyear asprovidedbythecfinance department. Thoroughness andcompleteness oftheproposal. Percentoftheproposalrequesttotheevent/facilitypromotionsbudgetand overallrevenues. PercentofincreaseoverprioryearCityofGigHarborlodgingtaxfunded proposals, ifany. ProjectedeconomicimpactwithintheCityofGigHarbor, inparticular projected overnight staysinGigHarborlodgingestablishments. nancialstability. success. Committeemembergeneralknowledgeofthecommunityandtourism-related activities. Docusign Envelope ID: B3157DD2-A62B-4AD0-9E6E-607D9CFAF057