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East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce - Christmas in the Mountains 2020 TOURISM SERVICE AGREEMENT Lodging Tax agreement: East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce—Christmas in the Mountains THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce ("the ORGANIZATION"), and Lewis County ("the COUNTY"), a political subdivision and municipal corporation of the state of Washington. WHEREAS, Chapter 67.28 RCW authorizes legislative bodies of municipalities to impose excise taxes on the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of lodging that is subject to tax under Chapter 82.08 RCW; and WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners ("the BOARD"), the legislative body of and for the COUNTY, by enacting Ordinance No. 1163A — Lodging Tax, imposed the excise taxes authorized in Chapter 67.28 RCW; and WHEREAS, tourism is defined as economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging, meals,tours, gifts, or souvenirs; and WHEREAS,tourism promotion is defined as activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists; and WHEREAS,tourism-related facility is defined as real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist activities; and WHEREAS, RCW 67.28.1815 in part states that: "All revenue from taxes imposed under said Chapter shall be credited to a special fund in the treasury of the municipality imposing such tax and used solely for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism-related facilities, or operation of tourism-related facilities ...;" and WHEREAS, the COUNTY Lodging Tax revenues have been credited to the Tourism Promotion Fund (No. 1980) in the treasury of the COUNTY; and WHEREAS, the ORGANIZATION applied through the Lewis County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee ("the LTAC") for financial assistance for authorized uses from COUNTY Lodging Tax proceeds ("the Proposal"); and WHEREAS, the LTAC has facilitated these efforts by (a) developing the application forms and procedures, (b) coordinating the funding availability advertising, (c) evaluating submitted vow application packets, (d) determining whether the proposed use is authorized, and (d) advancing New the financing award recommendations to the BOARD, including the Proposal from the ORGANIZATION; and WHEREAS, the BOARD has determined that the activity herein described promotes the general welfare, health and safety of the citizens of the COUNTY, is consistent with RCW 67.28, finds that the use of the funds is for tourism, tourism promotion or a tourism-related facility, and is in the best interests of the COUNTY in regard to the promotion of tourism in Lewis County, the BOARD intends to disburse COUNTY Lodging Tax proceeds to the ORGANIZATION for the purposes stated in its Proposal and consistent with RCW 67.28, NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual benefits and covenants herein contained, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: FUNDING: Up to$ 3,275 is hereby pledged on a reimbursement basis from the COUNTY Tourism Promotion Fund No. 1980 in fiscal year 2020 solely for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism-related facilities, or operation of tourism-related facilities within Lewis County. Said amount shall constitute the maximum reimbursement the ORGANIZATION is eligible to receive from the COUNTY under this Agreement. Depending on the use of funds requested to be reimbursed and the date of use, `rr less than the maximum amount authorized under this Agreement may actually be reimbursed. 1. USE OF FUNDS: The ORGANIZATION shall use these COUNTY funds solely for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism-related facilities, or operation of tourism-related facilities in Lewis County authorized by RCW 67.28. The specific services represented by the ORGANIZATION to be authorized by RCW 67.28 and to be provided by the ORGANIZATION to the COUNTY under this Contract are described in Attachment A: Scope of Work. 2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The ORGANIZATION shall acknowledge the COUNTY as a sponsor in all publications, media materials and press releases related to the project. Lewis County will supply logos upon request. 3. PAYMENT PROVISIONS: Once this Agreement is executed, the ORGANIZATION may submit claim vouchers to the Clerk of the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners at 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532 requesting reimbursement solely for eligible expenses and/or for eligible services as identified in Section 2 of this Agreement (Use of Funds), Attachment A: Scope of Work, and Attachment B: Purchasing and Reimbursement Guidelines, and solely up to the maximum amount specified in Section 1 (Funding). 2 Each reimbursement claim voucher shall include the following certificate of authenticity with the dated signature of an authorized representative of the ORGANIZATION: "I, the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the materials have been furnished and the services rendered as described herein, and that this claim is a just, due and unpaid obligation against Lewis County Tourism Promotion Fund No. 1980." Within thirty (30) days of receiving a reimbursement claims voucher that meets the requirements of this Agreement and applicable law, the Clerk of the BOARD, on behalf of the COUNTY, shall remit to the ORGANIZATION a warrant for the approved reimbursement amount. The final claims voucher under this Agreement shall be submitted to the Clerk of the BOARD by the ORGANIZATION no later than Jan. 8, 2021. 4. EVALUATION AND MONITORING: The ORGANIZATION agrees to maintain its books and records and to employ accounting procedures, systems and practices that accurately and timely record and track the expenditures for which reimbursement is sought under this Agreement and provide for full compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. The ORGANIZATION will retain these supporting records for at least three (3) calendar years following the year in which the Agreement expires. The COUNTY and/or the State Auditor and any of their representatives shall have full, timely and complete access to all books, records and other documents and evidence of the ORGANIZATION respecting all matters related to this Agreement and the activities for �.. which reimbursement is sought or made, and shall have the right to examine such during normal business hours as often as the COUNTY and/or the State Auditor may deem necessary. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts of or transcripts from such records, and to audit all contracts, invoices, materials, and records of matters related to this Agreement and the activities for which reimbursement is sought or made. These access and examination rights shall continue for three (3) calendar years following the year in which the Agreement expires. The COUNTY cannot guarantee but intends for its agents to use reasonable security procedures and protections to assure that related records and documents provided by the ORGANIZATION are not erroneously disclosed to third parties. The COUNTY will, however, disclose or make this material available to those authorized in the immediately preceding paragraph or permitted under the provisions of Chapter 42.56 RCW, any other applicable public disclosure law, or order of any court or agency of competent jurisdiction, without notice to the ORGANIZATION. The ORGANIZATION agrees to submit in writing (within 60 days of Dec. 31, 2020) a final report demonstrating the effect the ORGANIZATION's activities funded by the COUNTY have had on tourism growth and such other reports or information as required by law. 'rr 3 The ORGANIZATION shall cooperate with and freely participate in any other monitoring or `air evaluation activities pertinent to this Agreement that the COUNTY requests. 5. RECAPTURE PROVISION: In the event the ORGANIZATION fails to expend these funds in accordance with state law and/or the provisions of this Agreement or obtains reimbursement of ineligible expenditures, the COUNTY reserves the right to recapture funds in an amount equivalent to the extent of noncompliance. Such right of recapture shall continue for a period of two (2) years following release of any report from an audit conducted by the COUNTY and/or the State Auditor's Office under the Section 4 (EVALUATION AND MONITORING) provisions or the 3-year records retention period required under Section 4 (EVALUATION AND MONITORING), whichever expires later. Repayment by the ORGANIZATION of any funds recaptured under this provision shall occur within twenty (20) days of any demand. In the event the COUNTY is required to institute legal proceedings to enforce this recapture provision, the COUNTY shall be entitled to its costs thereof, including reasonable attorney's fees. 6. NONDISCRIMINATION: The ORGANIZATION shall comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including but not limited to chapter 49.60 RCW — Washington's Law Against Discrimination, and 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. —the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In the event the ORGANIZATION fails or refuses to comply with any federal or state nondiscrimination law,this Agreement may be rescinded, canceled or terminated by the COUNTY in whole or in part, and the ORGANIZATION may be declared by the COUNTY ineligible for further Lewis County tourism promotion funds. The ORGANIZATION shall be y..r given a reasonable period of time in which to cure any such noncompliance. 7. EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS: The ORGANIZATION, its employees, volunteers and agents are not employees of the COUNTY for any purpose, nor are they volunteers or agents of the COUNTY. No officer, employee, volunteer or agent of the ORGANIZATION will hold himself or herself as, or claim to be, an officer, employee, volunteer, representative or agent of the COUNTY. Because the ORGANIZATION, its employees, volunteers and agents are not employees of the COUNTY, the COUNTY is not responsible for the payment of any industrial insurance premiums or related claims of such persons and such persons are not entitled to benefits of any kind from the COUNTY, including but not limited to health insurance and retirement benefits. 8. HOLD HARMLESS: A. The ORGANIZATION shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend Lewis County its officers, elected officials, agents, employees, and volunteers,from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, liability, loss, expenses, damages, and judgments of any nature whatsoever, including costs and attorney's fees in defense thereof,for damage to any property or business and/or any death, injury, sickness or disability to any 4 person, including without limitation any employee of the ORGANIZATION or its `.01 subcontractors, caused by or arising out of or suffered, directly or indirectly, in connection with the performance of this Agreement or any act, error, or omission of the ORGANIZATION, ORGANIZATION's employees,agents, or subcontractors, whether by negligence or otherwise. B. The ORGANIZATION shall assume the risk, liability, and pay all damage, loss, cost, and expense of any party, including its employees, arising out of the performance of this Agreement, except that caused by the sole negligence and/or willful misconduct solely of Lewis County and/or its employees acting within the scope of their employment. C. With respect to the ORGANIZATION's obligations to hold harmless, indemnify and defend provided for herein, but only as such obligations relate to claims, actions or suits filed against the COUNTY,the ORGANIZATION further agrees to waive its immunity under the Industrial Insurance Act,Title 51 RCW, for any injury or death suffered by the ORGANIZATION's employee(s) caused by or arising out of the ORGANIZATION's acts, errors or omissions in the performance of this Agreement.This waiver is mutually negotiated by the parties. D. The ORGANIZATION's obligations hereunder shall include, but are not limited to, investigating, adjusting, and defending all claims alleging loss from action, error, omission or breach of any common law, statutory or other delegated duty by the ORGANIZATION, ORGANIZATION's employees, agents, or subcontractors. 9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MODIFICATIONS: This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, exist regarding the subject matter of this Agreement or shall be deemed to exist. The COUNTY and the ORGANIZATION may, from time to time, mutually agree to amend this Agreement; however, no such change shall be effective until memorialized in writing and signed by the authorized representatives of the COUNTY and the ORGANIZATION, respectively. 10. AGREEMENT PERIOD: The term of this Agreement shall commence on the 1st day of January 2020 and terminate on the 31st day of December 2020, both dates inclusive, unless sooner terminated as provided for herein. 11. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT: A. If the ORGANIZATION breaches or violates any provision of this Agreement, the COUNTY may, in addition to any other rights provided by law, terminate this Iftor Agreement and withhold any further reimbursement, provided the violation or breach is not corrected to the satisfaction of the COUNTY within ten (10) days of the COUNTY mailing—first class and postage prepaid —written notice to the ORGANIZATION of the breach or violation. B. In addition, either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing written notice of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof to the other party at least twenty (20) days prior to the effective date. C. Also, the COUNTY may unilaterally terminate all or part of this Agreement, or reduce the Scope of Work and/or Funding, without liability, for the convenience of the County, including but not limited to the unavailability of Lewis County Tourism Promotion funds. 12. SPECIAL PROVISION: The failure of the COUNTY to insist upon the strict performance of any provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right based upon breach thereof or the acceptance of any performance during such breach shall not constitute a waiver of any right under this Agreement. 13. SEVERABILITY: In the event any provision or any portion thereof contained in this Agreement is held to be unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, then said provision(s) or portion(s) thereof shall be deemed severed and the remainder of this Agreement shall 'Novnot be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. Furthermore, if such an event occurs, the parties agree to negotiate a modification to replace the unacceptable provision(s) as soon as possible. 14. SURVIVAL OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS: Sections 4, 5, and 8 shall survive termination of this agreement. 15. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and its validity and performance governed by, the laws of the state of Washington. The Superior Court of and for Lewis County, Washington shall be the venue for any suit between the parties arising out of this Agreement. 16. NOTIFICATION: Should the need arise during the term of this Agreement for either party to notify the other of a change in address or otherwise, the following contacts shall be used: For the COUNTY: Lewis County Commissioners 351 NW North St. Chehalis, WA 98532 Telephone: 360-740-1419 low For the ORGANIZATION: East Lewis County Chamber Christmas in the Mountains 194 Main St. Morton,WA 98356 IN WITNESS WHEREOF legal representatives of both the ORGANIZATION and the COUNTY have executed this Agreement on the date(s) so noted below. The pa ies have caused this Agreement to be executed in duplicate originals this day of _C..Pr'n beg-- , 20/ej. 3a11 - ORGANIZATION BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS L COUNTY,WASHINGTON &OT (Org ization name) Robert C.Jackson, Chair (Authorized representati 's signature) Gary Stamper, Vice Chair S7ee-� 2 ,jet (Authorized rep.'s me, printed) Edna J. Fund, Me er (Authorized representative's title) e (1nY�21��,I �� 5itii APPROVED AS TO FORM: (Organization street address) Jona Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney Th(9076L1 W 9g3(-4 (Organization city, state, zip code) By: Deputy rosecuting Attorney ATTEST: 7 Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board 8 Lewis County Courthouse 351 NW North Street Board of County Commissioners Chehalis,WA 98532-1900 \LEWIS COUNTY November 26,2019 East Lewis County Chamber Christmas in the Mountains 194 Main St. Morton,WA 98356 Re:Lewis County Lodging Tax Dear East Lewis County Chamber Thank you for taking the time to submit a Lodging Tax application.The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)has carefully reviewed the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's(LTAC) recommendations and plans to award funding accordingly.As such,the BOCC is giving preliminary approval to award East Lewis County Chamber-Christmas in the Mountains $3,275 for the year 2020. Enclosed are a Project Scope and two copies of your contract.Please complete and return the Project Scope and BOTH copies of the contract by 3 p.m.Thursday,Dec. 12,2019. '`► Please note that the amount approved for your project differs from the total amount you requested.Because of this,it is imperative that you submit the enclosed Project Scope to reflect the approved amount($3,275)and how it will be used.This information will be used to verify the expenditures listed on your reimbursement request(s).Although the amounts will differ,your revised Project Scope must reflect what was presented in your original application,as that is what preliminary funding approvals were based upon. Please note that failure to return the Project Scope and sign and return both copies of the contract by the deadline could put your funding in jeopardy. Grants will be considered finalized after the commissioners approve them via resolution(tentatively planned for Dec. 16).Approved grants will be effective beginning Jan. 1,2020. You will receive instruction on submitting reimbursement requests toward the end of December.If you have questions in the meantime,please contact Clerk of the Board Rieva Lester at 360-740-1419. Thank you for your work to promote tourism in Lewis County.We look forward to a successful year! Lewis County Commissioner Edna J.Fund Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Chair kise 0 360.740.1110 Edna J. Fund Bobby Jackson Gary Stamper ' Rieva Lester F 360.740.1475 First District Second District • Third District Clerk of the Board TOD 360.740.1480 bocc@lewiscountywa.gov Lewis County — 2020 Lodging Tax - Project Scope Due to a discrepancy between the original funding request and the amount to be awarded, the following project information will need to be updated as that change in funding may have affected the original Project Scope. Please do not change the format of this document and be brief in your explanations to fit the space provided. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DOCUMENT WILL BE TIED TO THE AGREEMENTS AND WILL BE USED TO VERIFY PROJECT EXPENDITURES. Project Submission Form 1. Project Name: East Lewis County Chamber 2. Date Submitted: Christmas in the Mountains 12/17/2019 3. Contact Person / Title: Caro Johnson-ELC Chamber Secretary r,-, Dr. Brad Larsen-ELC Chamber President LEI Board of CountyD 4. Mailing Address: Commissioners P.O. Box 10 Lewis County Washington Morton, WA 98356 5. Telephone No: Caro-360-520-6878 Cry ZC19 6. E-mail: caro.lohnson(c�century21.com, brad larsen 2(a.msn.com 7. Signatusg of Representativ� 8. Project Location (city/town) East Lewis County a. Name of Event or Activity: Christmas in the Mountains 9. Statement of Project Goals and Objectives: New To promote holiday events in Mossyrock: Mineral, Morton, Glenoma. Randle and Packwood to attract winter visitors. By embracing all of these events we can showcase the uniqueness, as well as the unity, of East Lewis County and build enthusiasm for people to visit again. Using shared partnership efforts, our goal is to help East Lewis County become a major Christmas destination. 10. Project Description: This project involves marketing through print, social media. and personal handouts to promote holiday activities and events to increase tourism. 11. How does proposed project meet purposes of the Legislation? RCW 67.28.1816 $1,500 for Marketing/Promotion will fall under Section (1)(a) Tourism Marketing. This will include print media, any paid social media, and radio. $1 ,175 for Personnel will fall under Section (1)(b) "...marketing and operations of special events..." This will include paid hours for staff to promote events through social media and websites, as well as paid hours to attend these events to gather promotional material for the following year. S600 for Minor Equipment will also fall under Section (1)(b) This will include miscellaneous items such as "Goody Stockings" used to give away to promote upcoming events. 12. Anticipated Project Costs: $3275 a. Total County funds awarded for 2020: S3,275 ..r 410 13. Project Cost Analysis Project Budget Column B Column C Column A Column D Item Use of County Use of Other Total Available Funds Funds Project Funds Personnel (salaries & benefits) 1175 360 1535 Marketing/Promotion Materials 1600 Direct Sales Activities Minor Equipment Travel/Trainings (list below) 1. 2. 3. Contract Services (list below) 1. Flyer Design 250 2. Print services 250 Overhead (building rent, utilities etc.) Project Subtotal: 3,275 360 1535 I 2 14. PROJECT WORK PLAN List the tasks, cost and timeframe, Name individual(s), consultant(s), and organization responsible for the project. Table Ill Tasks Timeframe-Dates Estimated Cost Responsible Party/Name Collect information on all Oct-Nov 2019 1175 ELC Chamber Manager events and activities Contract with graphic Oct 2019 250 ELC Chamber Manager designer Contract with print provider Oct 2019 250 ELC Chamber Manager Post events on social Oct-Nov-Dec 2019 ELC Chamber Manager media Press releases and PSA's Nov-Dec 2019 ELC Chamber Manager Return completed Project Scope form to: Rieva Lester Lewis County BOCC. Rm. 210 351 NW North Street — 2nd Floor Chehalis, WA 98532 Telephone: 360-740-1419 email: Rieva.Lester(c�lewiscountywa.gov fl �7 0 360.r 40.1120 Board of County Commissioners TDD 360.740.1480 Lewis County Courthouse •351 NW North Street •Chehalis,WA 985 32-1 900 bocc@lewiscountywa.gov LEWIS COUNTY LODGING TAX APPLICATION for budget year 2020 DEADLINE IS 3 P.M.THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019 Applications for Lewis County lodging tax funds (for budget year 2020) are due by 3 p.m. Thursday,October 3, 2019. Applications must be submitted via email to tourismpromotion@lewiscountywa.gov. Please include your organization's name in the subject line. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Please note that the applicant is responsible for confirming timely delivery. Also, please pay particular attention to the contact information you provide. 'rr� If your contact information is not up to date and we cannot reach you, your application will not move forward. ORGANIZATION/PROJECT INFORMATION Organization name East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce Project name Christmas in the Mountains Project coordinator Caro Johnson Date of project December 2020 Amount requested from Lewis County $3,275.00 Total project amount $3,275.00 limpf Erik Martin Edna J. Fund Bobby Jackson Gary Stamper Rieva Lester County Manager F.'rst District Second Distil: Third District Clerk of the Board a' APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION • Name Caro Johnson-ELC Chamber Secretary Street address 194 Main Street City, state, zip code Morton, WA 98356 Mailing address (if PO Box 10 different from street Morton, WA 98356 address) Current home phone 360-520-6878 Current work phone 360-496-5900 Current cell phone 360-520-6878 Current email address caro.johnson@century21.com Agency Tax ID Number 91-0730233 Organization Unified Business Identifier(UBI) UBI#601 395 047 UBI expiration date 06/30/2020 Type of organization: ❑ 501(c)3 0 501(c)6 ❑ Government agency Organization's mission statement or purpose (one or two sentences): "To Improve the Vitality and Livability of East Lewis County" Year the organization was founded: 2001 Has your organization received Lewis County lodging tax funding in the past? DYes UNo If you answered 'yes,"please answer the following two questions: When did your organization receive Lewis County lodging tax funding? 2019 How much did your organization /project receive? $ 10,300.00 PROJECT NAME: Christmas in the Mountains 2 ti� REQUIRED INFORMATION Each applicant must attach the following to their application: Financial documents: Each applicant must attach their most current business financial statement,which must include a balance sheet,an income statement,the organization's operating budget for 2019,the organization's projected budget for 2020, and a"financial review" (details follow).All required financial information must be complete and must balance,and the financial must meet the following guidelines: Each organization that receives funding from the county's tourism fund must provide a financial review completed by an independent certified public accountant (CPA) within the past five years. County tourism tax money cannot be used to pay for financial reviews or audits. Nonprofit determination: Nonprofit organizations must submit proof from the United State Internal Revenue Service of their current tax-exempt status. Personnel list: Each applicant must submit the title and name of all employees,including contracted positions,as well as the title and name of all members of the organization's board of directors (or other governing body).The list identifying the current board of directors (or other governing body) must identify the principal officers and must include the name, phone number, mailing address and email address for each. Now PROJECT DESCRIPTION Please provide a detailed description of the proposed project/activity.Your description must include the following: 1. Describe how the project promotes tourism in all of Lewis County's unincorporated areas. As a result of ELC Chamber of Commerce promoting and advertising our"Christmas in the Mountains" Event, both by social media and website, as well as professional marketing materials and PSA's, we are able to link coordinating events to reach and promote tourism to four of the six unincorporated ELC Communities involved in addition to all other unincorporated areas of Lewis County and beyond. 2. Describe how the project will enhance tourism and result in"heads in beds." By advertising and promoting our"Christmas in the Mountains" Event which includes several traditional friendly small town festivities, shopping opportunities and winter activities throughout all of the ELC Communities, it will create a perfect way to encourage overnight stays, getaways and holiday vacations. 3. List the responsible party/parties. East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce 461 Christmas in the Mountains PROJECT NAME: 3 4. Describe how the area the project will serve,as well as the project's • expected impact. Under the umbrella of"Christmas in the Mountains" our project is fashioned to assist and partner with the East Lewis County Communities of; Mossyrock, Mineral, Morton, Glenoma, Randle and Packwood to promote interest in tourist activities during the winter and holiday season. By embracing all of these ELC Communities and their unique varieties of holiday and winter celebrations and events, the goal and 5. Describe how the project will specifically promote tourism. Our East Lewis County Communities and its vast beauty seen from our well maintained White Pass Scenic Byway, along with views of our majestic mountainous region provides access and a great escape for city residents to come stay and play while enjoying all of the winter sports, holiday productions, unique shopping opportunities, Christmas lights, festivities, evening events and traditional family 6. Describe how you have collaborated with other entities throughout Lewis County to promote tourism. First, ELC Members are kept in communication with regular group emails, social media, website and monthly meetings to share fliers and brochures featuring upcoming events. Next, we keep tourists and community members well informed by promoting events on our"Visit East Lewis County" FB Page, our elcchamber.org website, reader boards, distributing fliers, referring visitors to other informative websites, 7. Describe why your project should receive funding. A"Christmas in the Mountains" Event unifies six ELC Communities allowing promotion of a variety of unique winter activities and Christmas celebrations to attract a more expansive audience to visit a larger geographical area filled with majestic views along the White Pass Scenic Byway! With ELC Chamber of Commerce working to consolidate the many events in all six communities under one umbrella of a professional marketing plan, it will assure a larger success of tourism, vacations and getaways. USE OF HOTEL/MOTEL TAX 4111110 Please indicate below the types of activities for which the lodging tax monies would be used: 0 TOURISM PROMOTION i■❑ OPERATION OF TOURISM-RELATED FACILITY ❑ MARKETING ONLY ❑ FESTIVAL OR EVENT DESIGNED TO ATTRACT TOURISTS ❑ DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE 8. Describe the expected results (measurable outcomes) of your project,with the dollar amount for each outcome. We are requesting $500 for graphic design, posters, pamphlets and printing. In addition, we are requesting $1000. for coordinating shirts or caps for volunteers at each event within the six ELC Communities. We are also asking for$600 for holiday lighting and decorations as needed in all six communities. Lastly, we are requesting additional work hours for gathering sponsors and interesting history and facts about each ELC community for eye catching pamphlets, as well as work hours for gathering event information and facilitating logistics of the overall marketing of our"Christmas in the Mountains" Event. These work hours would be necessary throughout the year for a total of$1175. Our total financial assistance request is for$3275.00. PROJECT NAME: Christmas in the Mountains 4 41) 1 1fir 9. Please provide attendance information regarding each of the following: A. Overall attendance a. Total number of attendees predicted to attend: 3000 plus b. Describe how receiving lodging tax dollars would increase that number By receiving lodging tax dollars, it will enable sufficient working hours to gather event information from all six ELC Communities to promote under a unified umbrella of advertisement. Lodging dollars will also allow for professional eye catching marketing that will attract tourists throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond to experience our friendly small town country"Christmas in the Mountains" Event. B. Participants traveling fifty(50)miles or more a. Projected number of attendees who will travel fifty(50)miles or more one way from their home or business to attend: 2500 b. Describe how receiving lodging tax dollars would increase that number Lodging tax dollars allows for ample work hours to promote and professionally advertise the many unique winter activities, Christmas celebrations and evening holiday lighting events throughout our beautiful vast rural area of the White Pass Scenic Byway. Christmas is the perfect season for gathering with family and friends for overnight getaways and vacations to enjoy all of the festivities our six ELC Communities have to offer. C. Participants traveling from another state or country a. Projected number of participants who will travel from another country or state to attend: 500 b. Describe how receiving lodging tax dollars would increase that number Our glorious Mt. Rainier and beautiful snowcapped foothills creates a sight that captivates people from all over the world! With lodging tax dollars to provide careful and detailed planning and promoting of our event, visitors are more likely to stay and play in our ELC Communities, not only to take advantage of skiing and other similar winter sports nearby at White Pass Ski Area, but also enjoy many different Christmas lighting celebrations, unique shopping opportunities and various festivals throughout the rural area, including holiday plays at our Roxy Theater and visiting Santa at our newly opened Interpretive Center Museum and Train Depot In Morton. kii PROJECT NAME: Christmas in the Mountains 5 1 D. Participants staying overnight in paid accommodations a. Projected number of participants who will stay overnight in paid accommodations: 2500 b. Describe how receiving lodging tax dollars would increase that number By planning and promoting a "Christmas in the Mountains" Event that spans all six ELC Communities, as well as the White Pass Ski Area will allow tourists from all over to enjoy our winter wonderland and Christmas festivities! While visiting and enjoying all of these exciting and fun winter holiday activities, camping is not a desirable option, therefore, lodging in hotels, motels, cabins and Airbnb's are a must! E. Participants staying overnight in unpaid accommodations a. Projected number of participants who will stay overnight in unpaid accommodations: 500 b. Describe how receiving lodging tax dollars would increase that number Receiving lodging tax dollars would allow for successful planning and promoting of our"Christmas in the Mountains" Event that has huge potential of bringing people from all over to visit and stay with their families during such a magical time of year! This would generate revenue with businesses and holiday event coordinators throughout East Lewis County. 10. Describe how the project provides short-term or long-term economic benefit for Lewis County. Our majestic mountainous area and friendly small town Christmas atmosphere throughout our promotional umbrella of several ELC Communities, will provide not only a short term boost to our economy, but also a long term benefit as people return year after year to enjoy our memorable "Christmas in the Mountains"! After experiencing all of the wintertime beauty and festivities, visitors are more likely to return during our other stunning seasons. 11. Explain what plans exist to allow this project to become self-sustaining. Include any plans for ticket sales,event sponsors,and other cost-recovery models. Once a detailed plan of logistics and contact information is put into place, less time will be needed for planning. Also, once a format is designed for an advertising pamphlet that includes business and organizational sponsorships, less lodging tax dollars will be needed to sustain marketing costs. wry PROJECT NAME: Christmas in the Mountains b SOCIAL MEDIA All social media will be reviewed. Please provide the following information: Website address elcchamber.org Facebook user name Visit East Lewis County Instagram Twitter account name Any other social media platforms your organization uses to promote tourism BUDGET INCOME If you are anticipating receiving partial funding for this activity from another source,please %.0 list the source,the approximate amount,and the status of funding. Amount Source Confirmed Date available (YES/NO) UYes IlNo ❑Yes ®No UYes •No UYes .No UYes ®No UYes (] No Total income: What percentage of your project does your request for Tourism Promotion Dollars represent? PROJECT NAME: Christmas in the Mountains 9 1 EXPENSE Activity County Other funds Total Personnel $ 1,175.00 $ 1,175.00 Administration $ 0.00 Marketing/promotion $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 Direct sales activities $ 0.00 Minor equipment $ 600.00 $ 600.00 Travel S 0.00 Contract services $ 0.00 Other activities $ 0.00 Total Cost $ 3,275.00 $ 0.00 $ 3,275.00 The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) may recommend awarding partial funding. Please indicate your priorities below: Priority 1 Full Funding Request $3,275.00 Priority 2 Minimum Funding Request $3,000.00 Applicant will / can accept no less than this amount $2,000.00 If partial funding is received,how will that affect the project/activity? Please describe: Partial funding would not allow sufficient time to gather information for the many different events throughout all ELC Communities and to devise a sustaining outline for planning and logistics of the event. Partial funding would also effect the quality of marketing materials available. PROJECT TIMELINE/TOURISM SEASON What is your anticipated timeline for accomplishing this activity? Fiscal Year 2020 PROJECT NAME: Christmas in the Mountains 8 Near From the list below,please indicate the season for which your project will enhance tourism (and explain how it will do so). SEASON EXPLANATION Year-round ❑ This event will promote and create ELC as Off-season ■❑ a winter and holiday destination. Shoulder season ❑ High season ❑ Is it a seasonal activity appropriate to its location? Explain. Yes! Our majestic snowcapped Mt. Rainier and its neighboring mountainous areas as a backdrop for ELC Communities offering an abundance of winter sports, holiday events, Christmas lights and festivities with a friendly small town atmosphere is sure to create a holiday destination. ACKNOWLEGDGEMENT %Iv The applicant hereby certifies and affirms that it does not now, nor will it during the performance of any contract arising from this application, unlawfully discriminate against any employee,applicant for employment, client, customer,or other person who might benefit from said contract,by reason of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age,gender, national origin, or disability; and further certifies and affirms that it will abide by all relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations; That it has read and understands the information contained in this application for funding and is in compliance with the provisions thereof and; That the individual signing below has the authority to certify to these provisions for the applicant organization, and declares that he/she is an authorized official of the applicant organization, is authorized to make this application, is authorized to commit the organization in financial matters, and will assure that any funds received as a result of this application are used for the purposes set forth herein. Certified by: eaz'B Date: 10/3/2019 (Applicant ignature) Caro Johnson (Print or type applicant's name) PROJECT NAME: Christmas in the Mountains 9 7 3