(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)
