# 10/20/2026 Committee Meetings - Occupancy Tax

Warren County, New York Occupancy Tax Committee meeting, October 20, 2026: The committee approved a resolution to appropriate funds from the occupancy-tax reserve for replacement computer equipment—two outdated Macintosh computers—with the cost expected to be less than $5,000. The motion passed, with one member opposed. Wolfskart, a new multi-day automotive event in the region, described its first-year attendance and requested support for eligible temporary event infrastructure; no funding amount or award decision was stated. Committee members were asked to complete and return event-scoring forms. A public commenter supported the event but recommended moving it later in August and encouraging use of licensed campgrounds; no related policy decision was made.

Financial reports noted approximately $1.5 million in cash and investments and year-over-year occupancy-tax receipts up $227,453 (about 4.1%), though members cautioned that quarterly short-term-rental collections make the comparison misleading. The treasurer reported a $30,000 distribution to each municipality as part of the first 2026 allocation and planned further municipal payments. The Visitors Bureau reported 47 third-quarter bookings, about 13,150 room nights, and an estimated $16 million in economic impact, alongside upcoming tourism and sports-event opportunities. No other contract awards or purchasing decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [10/20/2026 Committee Meetings - Occupancy Tax](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q9oNNSr4pk) - Warren County New York