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Commission adopts 50% upfront option for tourism grants while keeping reimbursement path
Summary
The commission voted to amend its tourism grant rules to allow a 50/50 upfront option (first half paid up front to vendor or grantee, remainder after receipts) while retaining the existing reimbursement option; specifics will be finalized at the May meeting.
The tourism commission voted to add a 50% upfront option to its tourism grant program while keeping the existing reimbursement option.
The Chair opened discussion by saying staff had reviewed the ordinance authorizing the commission to set rules and that changes to the grant program were within the commission’s authority. Staff warned the group that the ordinance includes criminal penalties for knowingly approving an improper transfer of public money. “There are things in here that ... if…
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