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RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASHLAND REITERATING ITS POLICY OF RELATING THE
EXPENDITURE OF MONIES FOR ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT TO THE HOTEUMOTEL (Transient
Occupancy) TAX AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2004-32
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOllOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council recognizes that the source of monies for the
Economic and Cultural Development Grant program is the Hotel/Motel Tax.
SECTION 2.
The following are the goals which the Budget Committee is attempting to meet by
granting money to applicants for:
a) Tourism Promotion:
1. Attract someone who travels to Ashland from more than 50 miles away to attend
an event.
2. Attract someone who stays the night in Ashland to attend an event.
b) Economic Development:
1. Promote increased number, variety and size of employers.
2. Encourage wages at or above median wage.
3. Promote businesses that employ 5 to 100 people or is locally owned.
4. Encourage use of local resources.
5. Work with Southern Oregon University, especially for international commerce.
6. Discourage businesses that need water, that emit air pollution, or that create
toxic waste.
c) Cultural Development:
1. Increase the number, variety and size of cultural opportunities in Ashland
2. Support diversification of the local economy
3. Showcases local talent
4. Work with Southern Oregon University on cultural programs
SECTION 3.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2007/2008, the City Council will appropriate thirty-three and
one-third percent (33.3%) of the anticipated Hotel/Motel tax monies for Economic and
Cultural Development. The City of Ashland has determined that as of July 1, 2003,
$186,657 or 14.23% of total Hotel/Motel tax revenues were expended on tourism
promotion, as defined in Chapter 818 of the 2003 Oregon laws, and will continue to be
spent on tourism promotion increased or decreased annually consistent with the
estimated TOT revenues budgeted. The minimum amount to be spent on tourism in FY
2007-2008 is $218,715.
The amount to be allocated annually to Ashland Chamber of Commerce (COC) and
Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OS F) for promoting tourism per the state definition shall
be $85,330 and $116,700, respectively, adjusted each year by the amount of inflation
or deflation established in the Budget process. An additional amount of $169,740,
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adjusted each year by the amount of inflation or deflation (increase or decrease in
budgeted TOT revenue) established in the Budget process, will be granted annually to
COC for economic development projects in cooperation with City staff.
Any additional amount for tourism required by Chapter 818 shall be allocated to COC,
OSF or other group during the budget process specifically for that purpose. The
remainder of the monies budgeted for these grants may be allocated to grantees for
activities fitting in any of the three categories set forth in Section 2 of this Resolution.
By January 31 of each year each recipient of a grant greater than $2,500 for non-
tourism programs or any amount specifically intended for tourism per this resolution
shall submit a report to the city council setting forth how the grant funds received were
expended in furtherance of the goals set forth in Section 2. Grant recipients of $2,500
or less for non-tourism programs are required to report its use only when requesting
additional money in a subsequent year.
SECTION 4. The following guidelines and criteria are established for the Economic and
Cultural Development Grants:
a) Grantee shall be a 501 (c) non-profit agency.
b) Grantee shall be a non-governmental agency.
c) Grantee shall promote livability for the citizens of Ashland.
d) The minimum grant proposal will be $2,500.
e) The grant will benefit Ashland in regards to enrichment and activities of an
economic nature.
f) Grantee shall serve the population in Ashland but may encompass other venues in
the Rogue Valley. Monies granted are intended to be used for programs or
service performed or provided within the City of Ashland or immediate areas.
g) Irrespective of sub-paragraph 'b', the City of Ashland Public Arts Commission may
apply for and receive funds.
SECTION 5. Resolution 2004-32 is repealed upon passage of this resolution.
SECTION 6. This resolution takes effect upon signing by the mayor.
This r olution was read by title only in accordance with Ashl~!}9 Municipal Code
92.0 90 duly PASSED and ADOPTED this..20 day of lIt.It+~L ,2007.
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Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this M.- day of ~ , 2007.
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