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LTAC recommends up to $2 million capital and multi‑year operational support for proposed Innovia ice facility; council to consider motion Dec. 16

Spokane Valley City Council · December 9, 2025
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Summary

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommended (1) up to $600,000/year in operational support in 2027–28 ($550,000/year in 2029–31) for Innovia’s proposed dual ice sheet facility and (2) a $2 million capital contribution for infrastructure contingent on a ground lease and conditions including a prohibition on a lodging facility while funds are provided; council asked for a motion on Dec. 16.

City staff presented Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) recommendations tied to a proposed Innovia dual‑ice sports facility adjacent to Sullivan Park.

What LTAC recommended: Sarah Farr, accounting and finance program manager, said LTAC voted to recommend two linked actions: operational support beginning in 2027 (up to $600,000 per year in 2027–28, then $550,000 per year in 2029–31) to stabilize early operations, and a capital contribution of up to $2,000,000 from the 1.3% capital…

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