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Council approves Resolution 24-35 to award accommodations-tax grants to local tourism events and nonprofits
Summary
Council approved Resolution 24-35 to award accommodations tax grants to a range of local nonprofit events and organizations; staff outlined nine applications and recommended awards including $10,000 proposed for USC Lancaster Cultural Arts Center.
The Lancaster City Council approved Resolution 24-35 to distribute accommodations-tax funds to local nonprofits and events intended to draw overnight visitors.
City staff explained the accommodations tax is state-collected lodging tax revenue distributed by formula and used for tourism promotion and related events. Staff reviewed nine applications and recommended a slate of awards intended to support performances, festivals and promotional marketing.
Among items discussed, staff said USC Lancaster Cultural Arts Center requested $25,000; the staff recommendation discussed in the meeting proposed $10,000. The Lancaster Native American Center requested $2,500 to bring a drum group for Native American Heritage Month. A community 5K (Donna Webb/Langston) drew 149 participants in a recent run and asked for $3,200; discussion noted the event had a funding need around $4,500 and staff proposed a larger contribution. A Monroe Road live-activity event had asked for $9,800 and staff discussion recorded an award figure of $10,000.
The accommodations committee was described as the body that will make final determinations consistent with criteria in the application process. The council recorded a roll-call vote approving the resolution.
The motion and vote were recorded in the minutes; staff will proceed with the award process through the accommodations committee and any required follow-up reporting.
