(a) 
The city council shall review applications to fund projects with hotel occupancy tax revenues received by the city. The council shall have such powers and authority as described herein and as prescribed by the charter and state law.
(b) 
Citizens, groups, or entities that wish to apply for funding of projects eligible for funding with hotel occupancy tax revenue shall make application with the city utilizing such forms as may be required and amended from time-to-time.
(c) 
The city council shall consider applications for projects one time per year in conjunction with approval of the city budget or at such other times at the council's discretion.
(Ordinance 363 adopted 11/14/17)
Applications for funding shall be submitted to the city secretary who shall keep a record of the applications and shall make available to the council any reports, applications or other information necessary to facilitate a decision by the council on the application.
(Ordinance 363 adopted 11/14/17)
The city manager, or designee, shall conduct the following functions:
(1) 
Receive and review applications from businesses and individuals requesting funds for projects that are eligible for hotel occupancy tax funds;
(2) 
Prioritize the requests for such funds and projects; and advise the city council regarding any recommendations;
(3) 
Provide oversight of projects and entities or individuals that receive funds and verify that such funds are being used in accordance with state law requirements;
(4) 
Report to city council on a semi-annual basis regarding the activities of any entities, individuals and the projects that have received funds;
(5) 
Develop a planning calendar, procedure for evaluation and evaluation criteria to be used when recommending and prioritizing agencies and projects for hotel occupancy tax funds;
(6) 
Recommend advertising and marketing strategies for the city council to consider and assist the city with oversight of any contracts for advertising and marketing approved by the city council;
(7) 
Require all successful applicants to execute an agreement in accordance with exhibit A attached to Ordinance 363, as same may be amended from time-to-time;
(8) 
Any other function or duty directed by the city council in regards to use of revenues from the hotel occupancy tax.
(Ordinance 363 adopted 11/14/17)