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Civic Improvement Trust grants: small pool from hotel‑motel tax funds local tourism and events
Summary
Staff described the Oregon City Civic Improvement Trust, funded by the city’s hotel‑motel tax and private donations, which makes small grants for tourism‑related projects; current annual receipts are about $70,000–$80,000.
City staff briefed the planning commission on the Oregon City Civic Improvement Trust and how the city uses hotel‑motel tax receipts and donations to fund tourism and visibility projects.
Brian Gosgrove, identified as an assistant city manager during the meeting, explained the trust’s structure and typical uses. The Civic Improvement Trust is set up as a nonprofit; it receives hotel‑motel tax revenue and may accept private donations. Staff said the fund typically…
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