LTAC meeting video 8 6 26

The City of College Place held a Lodging Tax Advisory Commission (LTAC) meeting on August 6, 2026, focusing primarily on the review and management of lodging tax funds. The commission reviewed the status of grant reimbursements, noting some organizations had not submitted invoices by the September 30 deadline, which affects fund availability. They discussed extending the reimbursement deadline to December 31 to accommodate event timing. The commission reviewed projected fund balances for fiscal year 2026, estimating approximately $71,000 available for grants after reserves. They also discussed the Freedom Festival event funding and marketing contracts, including plans to engage local students for photography and video services. The commission reviewed and approved the 2026 application timeline and the request for proposals (RFP) advertisement plan for lodging tax funding, with plans to finalize contract language in a future meeting. Additionally, they addressed ADA compliance requirements for application documents and discussed insurance requirements in grant contracts. The meeting concluded with public comments and welcoming a new commission member.