TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Malisa Files |
425-556-2166 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Cheryl Xanthos |
City Clerk |
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Executive |
Kalli Biegel |
Deputy City Clerk |
TITLE:
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Appointment of New Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Member
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
There is currently one opening on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, due to the resignation of Dave Norwood.
The press release advertising this opening was posted on April 23, 2024, and can be viewed at: News Release: Lodging Tax Advisory Commission Seeks New Hotel Members (govdelivery.com) <https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/WAREDMOND-397ff30?wgt_ref=WAREDMOND_WIDGET_2>.
Candidate Rashed Kanaan meets the qualification requirements and has completed the interview process to fill this position. The term would expire on March 31, 2028.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
RMC 4.37.010.B: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee members are appointed by the City Council.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The Committee Member will serve until the term expiration date listed below:
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Rashed Kanaan First Term to Expire March 31, 2028
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
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• Outreach Methods and Results:
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• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
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Budget Priority:
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Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
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☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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5/21/2024 |
Special Meeting |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The position is open now.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If Council decides not to appoint Rashed Kanaan, the seat would remain open and recruitment efforts would need to continue.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.