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Lakewood advisory committee recommends $3.154 million in lodging-tax awards, including $2 million for H Barn renovation
Summary
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee voted to recommend $1.154 million for operating grants across 17 applicants and a $2 million capital recommendation for the Fort Steilacoom H Barn renovation, forwarding the package to the City Council for final approval.
The Lakewood Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommended a package of awards totaling $3,154,000 to the City Council on Sept. 5, 2025, including $1,154,000 in operating and programming grants to 17 organizations and a $2 million capital recommendation to support renovation of the H Barn at Fort Steilacoom Park.
The committee convened with a quorum and heard presentations from nonprofit applicants and city staff throughout the morning and early afternoon before moving to deliberations. After discussion, committee members moved and seconded a recommendation that the council approve the funding package; the committee chair called for a voice vote and the motion carried with “aye” recorded and the recommendation forwarded to council for final action.
Why it matters: the lodging-tax (hotel-motel) fund is designated for tourism promotion and related…
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