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File #: AM No. 24-155   
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 10/3/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/15/2024 Final action: 10/15/2024
Title: Appointment of New Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Member
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo

TO: Members of the City Council

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Executive

Malisa Files

425-556-2166

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Executive

Cheryl Xanthos

City Clerk

Executive

Kalli Biegel

Deputy City Clerk

 

 

TITLE:

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Appointment of New Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Member

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

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There is currently an opening on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, due to the resignation of Melody Lanthorn.

 

The press release advertising this opening was posted on April 23, 2024, and can be viewed at: News Flash  Lodging Tax Advisory Commission Seeks New Hotel (redmond.gov) <https://www.redmond.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1947>.

 

Candidate Nate Moore completed a preliminary interview with Council Leadership on September 30, 2024, and followed-up with a full Council interview on October 8, 2024. Nate Moore is being considered for appointment to Hotelier Position 1. The term would expire on March 31, 2026.

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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:

N/A

 

 

 

 

OUTCOMES:

The Committee Member will serve until the term expiration date listed below:

 

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

 

Nate Moore   First (Partial) Term to Expire March 31, 2026

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

N/A

                     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:

N/A

 

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)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

10/8/2024

Special Meeting

Provide Direction

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

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 Nate Moore, the position will remain open and recruitment efforts would need to continue.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

None.