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Council hears lodgers tax totals; staff expects to award grants later this year
Summary
Staff reported lodgers tax revenues and that the $307,000 expenditure line includes budgeted professional services; councilors were told awards are likely to be made in September–December.
Councilors queried staff about the lodgers tax and whether the revenue and expenditure numbers cited were quarterly or annual. The business operations manager said the $459,008.72 figure is cumulative for the entire fiscal year and that the $307,000 lodgers‑tax expenditure line includes professional services and budgeted items that would enable awards later in the year.
The mayor asked whether the council could expect lodgers‑tax awards in the fall; staff said yes, likely in September, October or possibly December. No formal awards were made at the meeting; staff will return with details and any requests for allocation when appropriate.
