(A) Provide an organized and economically efficient method and structure for the administration of funds collected pursuant to the Lodging Tax imposed in the community for the benefit of the community.
(B) Sixty percent (60%) of the funds collected shall be used for travel and tourism promotion and shall be limited to promotional materials, promotion of tours, staging of events, education materials, and other specific tourism related objectives, provided that none of the funds shall be spent for capital construction projects.
(C) Thirty percent (30%) of the funds collected shall be used for the provision of visitor impact services within the town. As used in this section, "visitor impact services" includes, but is not limited to, provision of vehicle parking, public transportation, public restrooms, pedestrian and bicycle pathways, museums, and other displays.
(D) Ten percent (10%) of funds collected may be deposited in the general fund of the Town for administrative costs.
(E) Prepare an annual budget for inclusion into the Towns annual budget based on projected lodging tax revenue.
(F) Solicit citizen input regarding needs and changes in Town tourism, promotion, activities, and facilities.
(G) Make recommendations to the Town Council as may be needed for or as requested by the Town Council.
(Ord. 2023-09, passed 11-14-2023)