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Lewistown Approves TBID Work Plan and $2 Per-Room Assessment for FY2026
Summary
Commissioners approved Resolution No. 4197 adopting the TBID FY2026 work plan and Resolution No. 4198 setting the assessment at $2.00 per occupied room night. Phelps said TBID funds marketing, events and discretionary grants and is administered by the City.
The Lewistown City Commission approved the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) FY2026 work plan and set the assessment at $2 per occupied room night during its Aug. 18 meeting.
City Manager Nikki Phelps explained TBID is composed of local hoteliers and that the assessment increase to $2 per night funds marketing, event sponsorship, banners and billboard advertising. She said the City administers TBID and that the only administration expense budgeted is required insurance coverage.
Commissioner Hrubes described TBID as a “great opportunity to bring people to the community,” and the Commission voted to approve Resolution No. 4197 (work plan) and Resolution No. 4198 (assessment). Phelps named Suzanne Wiggington as TBID chair (representative from the Yogo) and KellyAnne Terry as vice chair. The Commission also noted an amendment limiting participation to lodging properties with six or more rooms; vacation rentals and VRBOs were discussed but are not currently included if fewer than six rooms.
