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County amends 2025 budget, dissolves lodging-tax reserve and approves River Suites purchase funding
Summary
Cowlitz County commissioners approved a quarterly budget amendment that increases 2025 revenue estimates, transfers lodging‑tax reserve funds into the tourism fund, provides purchase funding for the River Suites property and reallocates funds for Hall of Justice HVAC/electrical work.
Cowlitz County commissioners approved a 2025 budget amendment and the dissolution of a cumulative reserve fund that previously held lodging‑tax proceeds, Finance Director Kathy Funk Baxter told the board during a public hearing.
The board adopted the amendment after a public hearing and a motion to approve. Baxter said the county will dissolve cumulative reserve fund 19701 and transfer its lodging‑tax proceeds and earned interest into the Tourist Facility Development and Marketing special fund so the funds remain restricted for tourism facilities and activities…
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