TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Jackie Lalor
Tourism Program Administrator
Planning and Community Development
Philly Marsh
Economic Development Manager
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Planning Deputy Director
TITLE:
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Approval of a contract with InterVISTAS Consulting USA LLC, not to exceed $75,000, for a Tourism Strategic Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with InterVISTAS Consulting USA LLC to complete a Tourism Strategic Plan for the City.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Comprehensive Plan - EV-18: "Support the economic vitality of the city by encouraging investments in the arts and cultural activities and through the use of superior urban design."
Comprehensive Plan - EV-20: "Implement, in conjunction with business, education and other community partners, the Strategic Plan for Economic Development to...Preserve existing and recruit new jobs within the Target Industry Clusters as identified in the Strategic Plan, which include... Retail and Tourism"
* Required:
Council approval is required for contracts exceeding $50,000
* Council Request:
The Council approved a recommendation from the LTAC to seek completion of a Tourism Strategic Plan not to exceed $80,000 in funding from the lodging tax contingency fund.
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The objective of this project is to provide clarity on Redmond's tourism program vision and the required programing and coordination necessary to achieve city priorities and opportunities in Redmond as they relate to tourism. The planning process and final deliverable ...
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