2019 Lodging Tax Funding RFP

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DUE August 21, 2018

Each year the City of Sunnyside receives funds from the lodging tax imposed upon hotels and motels located within the City, as provided by Ordinance No. 1973. Proposals for use of a portion of these funds are now being solicited by the City.

All proposals that comply with the guidelines established herein will be evaluated by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) as defined by Sunnyside Municipal Code, Chapter 2.50.120, and the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 67.28. LTAC will then submit its funding recommendations to the Sunnyside City Council for final review and adoption.

Publication and Due Date

Public notice advertised – Daily Sun News      June 20, July 11, and July 18, 2018
Notice published on the City Website               June 20, 2018 through July 31, 2018
RFP package available for pickup                     June 20, 2018
RFP responses due                                              August 21, 2018 by 4 PM

Review Process

LTAC review of proposals                                    August 22, 2018 at 3 pm
LTAC Recommendation to City Council             August 27, 2018

Funding Notification

Award notices mailed                                         September 2018
Contracts issued (if required)                             December 2018/January 2019

Term

Project funding available                                    January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019