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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
New event & Festival LODGING TAX funds Available now
In 2016, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) and Tumwater City Council set aside $50,000 to be distributed over three years to encourage new special events and festivals designed to attract tourists to the City of Tumwater. Understanding that new events may occur outside of the regular Lodging Tax application cycle, LTAC will meet throughout the year as new applications are submitted.
If you have a new event or festival that qualifies for Lodging Tax funds and are interested in having your event in the City of Tumwater, complete the New Event Lodging Tax Fill-in Application Form and Lodging Tax Fill-in Budget Form
.
Completed applications can be dropped off at Tumwater City Hall or mailed to: Hanna Miles, Executive Department, 555 Israel Road SW, Tumwater, WA 98501.
Tumwater Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is composed of a cross-section of representatives from the tourism industry. The Committee meets two to three times per year to develop a recommendation to the City Council for distribution of lodging tax funds. A policy to guide the City's investment of lodging tax in tourism related activities, facilities, and programs has been established through Resolution No. R2016-006.
Lodging tax, also called hotel/motel tax, is an additional 2% charge assessed to each hotel or motel room stay in the City. These revenues are earmarked for funding tourism-related activities as prescribed by state law. RCW 67.28.180; RCW 67.28.181; RCW 67.28.1816; Resolution No. R97-022; TMC Chapter 3.12
Funded agencies are required to apply each year and report back to the City on the use of funds. The open application period is typically the first business day in August to the last business day in August with application review and funding recommendations in September/October.
Residency & Term
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is a five-to-seven member committee composed of 2-3 representatives from the hotel/motel industry, 2-3 potential recipients of Lodging Tax funds and one City representative, who serves as Chair. Committee member roles are determined by RCW 67.28.1817 and Ordinance No. O2017-011. Terms are reviewed on an annual basis.
| Committee Members | Term Expiration |
| 1. Councilmember Eileen Swarthout - Chair (elected official) | 6/18/2019 |
| 2. Chami Ro, Comfort Inn Conference Center and GuestHouse Inn & Suites (taxed business) |
6/18/2019 |
| 3. Jack Park, Best Western Tumwater-Olympia Inn (taxed business) |
6/18/2019 |
| 4. Satpal Sohal, La Quinta Inn & Suites (taxed business) |
6/18/2019 |
| 5. Brian Reynolds, Olympic Flight Museum (potential tax recipient) |
6/18/2019 |
| 6. Dave Bills, Tumwater Area Chamber of Commerce (potential tax recipient) |
6/18/2019 |
| 7. Brett Hardcastle, Tumwater Downtown Association (potential tax recipient) |
6/18/2019 |
Staff Contact
Hanna Miles, Executive Asst./Deputy City Clerk, hmiles@ci.tumwater.wa.us or call (360) 754-4120.
Forms & Reports
2018 Lodging Tax Final Reports
As per RCW 67.28.1816, Lodging Tax Final Reports must be made available to the public.
| Organization | Report | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Lakefair |
Final |
2018 |
| Capitol Little League |
Final |
2018 |
| Experience Olympia & Beyond (Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau) | Final |
2018 |
| Lakefair Run Organization |
Final |
2018 |
| Olympia Tumwater Foundation - Historic District Map |
Final |
2018 |
| Olympic Flight Museum |
Final |
2018 |
| Tumwater Artesian Brewfest - City of Tumwater |
Final |
2018 |
| Tumwater Downtown Association |
Final |
2018 |
| Tumwater Historical Association |
Final |
2018 |
| Tumwater Marching Band |
Final |
2018 |
| Tumwater Soccer Club |
Final |
2018 |
| Saint Martin's University |
Final |
2018 |
| Washington State Senior Games | Final |
2018 |
| WSU Food Systems Program - Cascadia Grains Conference |
Final |
2018 |
See 2017 Lodging Tax Final Reports & 2016 Lodging Tax Final Reports & 2015 Lodging Tax Final Reports
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meetings
The committee meets two to three times per year. Visit the City Calendar for the current meeting schedule.
2017 & 2018 Meetings
| Date | Meeting Type | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2018 |
Committee |
Agenda & Items (Staff Reports) |
Minutes |
| 09/19/2018 | Committee |
Agenda & Items (Staff Reports) |
Minutes |
| 09/28/2017 |
Committee |
Agenda & Items (Staff Reports) |
Minutes |
| 09/25/2017 |
Committee |
Agenda & Items (Staff Reports) | Minutes |
Past Meetings
For your convenience, meeting records from the past year are available on the City's website. For meeting records from prior years, search the Tumwater Records Center.
Accommodations
The City of Tumwater takes pride in ensuring that people with disabilities are able to take part in, and benefit from, the range of public programs, services, and activities offered by the City. To request an accommodation or alternate format of communication, please contact the City Clerk by calling (360) 252-5488 or email cityclerk@ci.tumwater.wa.us. For vision or hearing impaired services, please contact the Washington State Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-(800)-833-6384. To contact the City’s ADA Coordinator directly, call (360) 754-4128 or email ADACoordinator@ci.tumwater.wa.us.