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LTAC opens 2024 lodging-tax grant round after council increases Island County contribution to $50,000
Summary
Oak Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee opened the single-year 2024 lodging-tax grant round Aug. 28–Sept. 13 after City Council approved $375,000 in grant funding and raised the Island County joint tourism contribution to $50,000; available new funds total $163,840.
Oak Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee opened the 2024 lodging-tax grant process on Aug. 15 and outlined schedule, scoring criteria and reporting requirements after City Council approved $375,000 in grant funding and raised the Island County joint tourism contribution to $50,000.
“This is our first meeting for the 2024 grant year,” said Unidentified Speaker 3, a staff member who presented the application timeline and evaluation steps. Staff said the single-year application window will run Aug. 28 through Sept. 13, with application packages and scoring sheets distributed to committee members Sept. 15, an evaluation meeting set for Sept. 19, scoring sheets due Sept. 22, a final LTAC award meeting Sept. 26 and a council presentation Oct. 17 to satisfy the 45-day notice period.
Staff described the dollars available and prior commitments: multiyear grants already committed through 2025 total $161,160, and the amount set aside for 2024 single-year…
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