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Tualatin reports $882,145 in restricted tourism funds; staff recommend strategic tourism plan
Summary
Deputy City Manager Megan George and intern Jill Coleman updated the council on the transient lodging tax (TLT) program: the city—s restricted TLT balance stood at $882,145 (FY 24-25) and staff recommended hiring a consultant for a more robust strategic plan to guide expenditures and leverage downtown revitalization.
Jill Coleman, who completed an internship in the city manager—s office, presented a status report on Tualatin—s tourism program and transient lodging tax (TLT). Coleman summarized how the TLT is collected and distributed: county and local collections feed the city—s share; the city receives 2.5% of the local rate and, of that amount, 30% is unrestricted and 70% is restricted for tourism promotion or tourism-related facilities. Coleman told the council the restricted fund balance at the end of fiscal year 24-25 was $882,145.
"Of the 2.5 City Of Tualatin TLT, 30% is unrestricted and 70% is restricted for tourism promotion or tourism-related facilities," Coleman said. She explained restricted uses are defined to include advertising, strategic planning and…
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