09/22/2026 Committee Meetings - Occupancy Tax

The Warren County New York Committee meeting on September 22, 2026, focused primarily on discussions related to the occupancy tax budget and allocations. Key procurement-related topics included amending resolutions to reappropriate funds for events, authorizing appropriations from the occupancy tax reserve totaling approximately $529,730, and accepting donations amounting to $12,650 for hospitality workforce celebrations. The committee reviewed the occupancy tax budget, noting increases in funding for special and signature events, and discussed the distribution of 25% of occupancy tax revenues to towns as mandated by law. There was also dialogue about maintaining a reserve fund for future large-scale events and capital projects, such as a new pavilion, and the challenges of balancing current spending with saving for future opportunities. The meeting included updates on ongoing projects like the Johnsburg sewer project and the civic center ice plant study. Overall, the committee emphasized fiscal responsibility while exploring ways to leverage occupancy tax revenues to support tourism and community events across the county.