Lodging Tax Advisory Commission

Thursday, March 26, 2026 Lodging Tax Advisory Commission Special Meeting YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a SPECIAL meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Commission of the City of Pullman is to be held: DATE: Thursday, March 26, 2026 TIME: 2:00 PM LOCATION: Palus Room; 190 SE Crestview Street, Building A THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS: See attached Agenda ***** DATED this 20th day of March 2026. Pat Wright, Chairperson Page A. Call to Order The Lodging Tax Advisory Commission meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers located at 190 SE Crestview Street; Building A, Pullman, WA. * Pat Wright - Commission Chair, Councilmember Meghan Wiley - Hampton by Hilton Pullman Isabel Potter - Cougar Land Motel Rachelle Simons - STR Enamul Khan - Mela/International Community Angela Lenssen - Cougs First! Ginger Flynn - Pullman Chamber of Commerce Trevor Vance - Councilmember * Shantel Sanders - Secretary & Administrative Liaison 1. Roll Call Page 1 of 30 B. Agenda 1. Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the meeting of February 10, 2026 and 3 approve them as submitted. A Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the meeting minutes of February 10, 2026 and approve them as submitted. LTAC Minutes 02102026 Draft.docx.pdf 2. Tourism Report--Pullman Chamber of Commerce Update by JJ Martin--Tourism Director 3. Grant Application--Cougar Athlete Youth Sport Clinics 5 Dollar Amount: $42,500.00 Budget Source: 120.7300.57390.4025.540250 Submit independent scoring sheets prior to the meeting, discuss the application, and as a Commission complete the City Council recommendation worksheet. Lodging Tax Application Typed.pdf LTAC Grant Application - Cougar Athlete Youth Sport Clinics.pdf WSU Sport Clinic Budget.pdf INDEPENDENT SCORING 2022.pdf 4. Grant Application--WSU Football Legends in Our Own Minds and ... 19 Dollar Amount: $3,600.00 Budget Source: 120.7300.57390.4025.540250 Submit independent scoring sheets prior to the meeting, discuss the application, and as a Commission complete the City Council recommendation worksheet. INDEPENDENT SCORING 2022.pdf LTAC Grant App 2026 WSU Football Cougar Legends.pdf City Of Pullman-WSU Legends 2026 Addendum.pdf 5. Budget Update--Professional Services & Grants 29 Review current grant requests and Professional Services contract expenditures. LTAC Budget Update--Tourism February 2026.pdf LTAC Budget Update--External March 2026.pdf 6. New Business C. Adjournment A Motion to adjourn the regular meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Commission. Page 2 of 30  Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Lodging Tax Advisory Commission Meeting A. Call to Order 1. Roll Call Roll Call, Action, Motions Meeting called to Order at 2:07 Members Present: Pat Wright, Meghan Wiley, Isabel Potter, Rachelle Simons, Enamul Khan, Angela Lenssen, Ginger Flynn, Trevor Vance Members Absent: Others Present: Sean Miller, Sandra Castle del Conte B. Agenda 1. Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the meeting of January 13, 2026 and approve them as submitted. Action, Minutes, Motions A Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the meeting minutes of January 13, 2026 and approve them as submitted. Motion by Ginger Flynn, 2nd by Angela Lenssen Yea: Unanimous Not Present for Vote: Isabel Potter Final Resolution: Motion Carries 2. Tourism Report—Pullman Chamber of Commerce Information JJ Martin, Tourism Director was unfortunately unable to make it. 3. Grant Application—Pullman Chamber of Commerce Holiday Fest 2025 Action, Motions Recommended Action: Submit independent scoring sheets prior to the meeting, discuss the application, and as a Commission complete the City Council recommendation worksheet. The Commission looked over the attached budget/expenses for Holiday Fest 2025. The Commission did talk about Holiday Fest happening on such a busy weekend, did make it difficult to see the impact it makes on Tourism—is there another weekend it could happen to help with a traditionally quieter weekend? The Commission did appreciate the fresh and exciting additions to Holiday Fest this year making it even more of an “event” than previous years. They also looked at some of the additions that will not be expenses next year. They also noted that downtown business did report greater business during that time and partnerships that the Chamber used during the festival. The Commission did note that they would like to see greater partnerships with all the local hotels to increase the marketing reach locally. Motion: Motion is made to recommend to City Council to approve a Lodging Tax Advisory Grant Request for $5000.00 to Pullman Chamber of Commerce for Holiday Fest 2025. Motion by Meghan Wiley 2nd by Enamul Khan Yea: Unanimous Recused from Voting: Pat Wright, Ginger Flynn Not Present for Vote: Isabel Potter Final Resolution: Motion Carries Page 3 of 30 4. Grant Application—Pullman Market on Main Action, Motions Recommended Action: Submit independent scoring sheets prior to the meeting, discuss the application, and as a Commission complete the City Council recommendation worksheet. Sandra Castle del Conte was a guest at the LTAC meeting to present for Pullman Market on Main. She and Sean Miller shared with the Commission how Pullman Market on Main started and the direction they were going. She spoke on the building they are currently occupying and the hopes they had for expansion. She told the Commission on their passion for helping local artist and artisans have a venue to start their journeys with selling and showcasing their wares. She spoke on the number of vendors they were hoping to increase to this summer as well as outdoor expansion options they are working on with the City of Pullman. They also spoke on ideas they had for Marketing to a greater area and ideas to bring in outside tourism. They also talked about partnerships they are hoping to continue and additional grants they are looking at to help the Market continue it growth. The Commission was very excited for the growth and the collaborations that the Market is pursuing. The Commission did see the potential for the Market to grow and add to the tourism of Pullman. The Commission was excited to help support the Pullman Market on Main. They could not fund what the Market was asking for, but did mention the Market could re-apply later this year. The Commission did want to ensure funds for all of Pullman’s grant requestees. Motion: The is made to recommend to City Council to approve a $35,000.00 Lodging Tax Advisory Grant Request to Pullman Market on Main with the opportunity to apply again later in the year. Motion by Ginger Flynn 2nd by Meghan Wiley Yea: Unanimous Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5. Budget Review 2026 Budgets Information The Commission was shown the 2026 Budgets for Lodging Tax funds from the Civic Improvement funds. This included Pullman Chamber of Commerce Professional Services Agreement, external grants, and National Lentil Festival and 4th of July Community events. National Lentil Festival and 4 th of July budgets are due to be reviewed this year in line with the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget. 6. New Diligent Platform and OPMA Information Commission was briefed on the new Diligent platform and the need to sign up for it. They were also reminded about the OPMA training. C. Adjournment 1. A Motion to Adjourn Action, Motions Motion: A Motion to adjourn the regular meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Commission. Motion by Angela Lenssen, second Isabel Potter Yea: Unanimous Final Resolution: Motion Carries Page 4 of 30 Lodging Tax Application Describe your tourism-related activity or event. (If an event, list the event name, date(s), and projected overall attendance.) We are organizing six youth sports clinics that include men and women’s basketball, women’s tennis, women’s soccer, football, and women’s volleyball. These camps will take place in the summer and between the months of May and August. Each clinic will have a WSU student-athlete or group of student-athletes to represent their team, lead the clinic, and create an unforgettable experience for attendees. We’ve also worked with WSU Athletics and local businesses to ensure that the community impact doesn’t stop when the clinic ends by providing each attendee with the opportunity to return to WSU for a home sporting event and incentives to visit local restaurants and businesses. We are hoping to have 50 attendees for each of the six clinics, totaling to about 300 children. Below are the currently scheduled clinics, dates, and student-athletes: ●​ Women’s Basketball - Malia Ruud - Saturday, May 16 ●​ Volleyball - Ella Smith - Saturday, June 6 ●​ Football QBU - Caden Pinnick, Julian Duggar, Owen Eschelman, and Jake Tiryakioglu - Saturday, June 13 ●​ Soccer - Emma Widmor - Saturday, July 18 ●​ Men’s Basketball - TBD - Saturday, July 25 ●​ Tennis - Full Team - Saturday, August 29 Describe why tourists will travel to Pullman to attend your event/activity/facility. Tourists will travel to Pullman to attend our youth sports clinics in order to create one-on-one connections with Washington State University athletes and to expand their personal athletic skills. Our clinics will also encourage them to return back to Pullman and eat at local restaurants using the incentives provided in the take-away bags. What methodology will you use to calculate the estimates? These estimates are made based on advertising in surrounding cities and what we feel is a manageable amount of attendees for our first time running these clinics. Is there a host hotel for your event (yes or no)? If yes, list the host hotel. No. Describe the prior success of your event/activity/project in attracting tourists. Page 5 of 30 While these specific clinics are new this year, WSU Athletics has long had success running sports clinics and bringing young athletes from around the region. These teamwide camps typically bring hundreds of campers, so we are confident in our ability to reach our goals for this summer. Describe your target tourist audience (location, demographics, etc). Our target audience is youth athletes and athletic groups in the Eastern and Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho regions. Several of the athletes are from nearby areas like Pasco, Boise, and Portland. For those clinics, there will be extra emphasis on the local ties from the athletes. Each camp will be designed for children ages 5-13. Describe how you will promote your event/activity/project to attract tourists. There will be several phases of our advertising. First, we’ll be working with Pullman Parks & Recreation to advertise through their Summer Activity Guide. We also have developed connections with youth sport organizations around the region that we’ll be reaching out to, with specific focus on certain cities or organizations depending on the sport and athlete. Additionally, the student-athletes will be making social media posts and visiting with local youth groups to drive excitement and attendance. WSU Athletics will also be using their social media channels and email lists to reach a wider audience. We also plan on reaching out to local media groups and expect to get coverage from news outlets and groups like CougFan.Com. Lastly, if funding is approved, we’d like to put a billboard in Downtown Spokane advertising the clinics. Additionally, we will have these clinics be a part of the Inside the Den tv show that airs around the state and invite additional news outlets to cover the actual clinic to bring post-event advertising back to the city. Describe how you will promote lodging establishments, restaurants, and businesses located in the City of Pullman By reaching out to a wide range of potential attendees, we are hoping to bring young athletes from around the region to these clinics. Each attendee will receive a take-home bag that will include tickets to a WSU sporting event that corresponds with the clinic they attend and coupons to local Pullman businesses. Some of these businesses include Pups and Cups, Roost Bakery and Cafe, Neill’s Coffee and Ice Cream, and Rico’s Pub. Our hope is that by connecting attendees with a player and getting a personal invitation to return to a game in the future that we’ll see most if not all attendees return back to Pullman for at least one game in the future. Additionally, by incentivizing attendees and families to visit local restaurants, we predict that we’ll see an increase in restaurant visits by both local and out-of-town clinic attendees. Page 6 of 30 Are you applying for Lodging Tax funds from another community (yes or no)? If yes, list the other jurisdiction(s) and amount(s) requested. No. What is the overall budget for your event/activity/project? What percent of the budget are you requesting from Pullman Lodging Tax Fund? Our budget for our clinics is about $42,500. We are asking for 100% funding from the Pullman Lodging Tax Fund. What will you cut from your proposal or do differently if full funding for your request is not available or recommended? If our full funding request is not available, we have several areas that we could cut budget from. The most obvious is the billboards in Spokane. However, we could also look at some of the specific clinic costs and look for outside sponsors, cover costs from the attendee fees, or cut them from the clinic entirely. Page 7 of 30 Page 8 of 30 Page 9 of 30 Page 10 of 30 Page 11 of 30 Page 12 of 30 Page 13 of 30 Page 14 of 30 Page 15 of 30  Item Description Cost Basketballs Gifting' to attendees for basketball clinic $1,200.00 Volleyballs Gifting' to attendees for volleyball clinic $750.00 Soccer Balls Gifting' to attendees for soccer clinic $750.00 Footballs Gifting' to attendees for football clinic $750.00 Additional Volleyball Giveaways Gifting to attendess for volleyball clinic $1,000.00 PEB 146 Gym Rental Renting out the Basketball facility for the clinic $250 PEB 146 Gym Rental Renting out the Basketball facility for the clinic $250 Gesa Field Rental Renting out the Football stadium for the clinic $1,375 Lower Soccer Field Rental Renting out the Soccer facility for the clinic $750 Outdoor Tennis Court Facility Rental Renting out the Tennis facility for the clinic $1,445 Bohler Gym Rental Renting out the Volleyball facility for the clinic $375 T-Shirts Custom Shirts for each attendee and clinic staff $9,000 Fee for the use of the athlete's NIL to promote this camp and for them to share on social Men's Basketball Athlete Fee media $1,500 Fee for the use of the athlete's NIL to promote this camp and for them to share on social Women's Basketball Athlete Fee media $1,500 Fee for the use of the athlete's NIL to promote this camp and for them to share on social Football Athlete Fee media $4,000 Fee for the use of the athlete's NIL to promote this camp and for them to share on social Soccer Athlete Fee media $1,500 Page 16 of 30  Fee for the use of the athlete's NIL to promote this camp and for them to share on social Volleyball Athlete Fee media $1,500 Fee for the use of the athletes' NIL and Tennis Program Fee coaches' NIL as well as promoting the camp $1,500 Custom trading cards for each athlete that the Trading Cards athletes are going to sign for each attendee $1,500 Two billboards in Spokane to advertise for the camps. One focusing on Football and the other Spokane Billboards focusing on other sports $10,000 Flyer Printing Flyers for advertisement of the clinics. $500 Anticipartion for random additional supplies Additional Clinic Supplies such as sharpies, nametages, bags, etc. $1,000 $42,395.00 Page 17 of 30 Selection Criteria The LTAC will use the following criteria and point system in evaluating project proposals. Other relevant factions, such as the availability of funds, may also guide the decision process. INDEPENDENT PROJECT SCORING – Lodging Fund Project Evaluation – Basic Criteria Points Possible Score A. Potential to draw visitors to the area and increase overnight stays 20 _____ B. Expected economic Impact on Pullman Restaurants 20 _____ C. Expected economic impact on Pullman Retail Establishments 20 _____ D. Economic impact on surrounding towns 20 _____ E. The likelihood of return visits to Pullman by attendees of the event. 20 _____ F. The length of time or number of days that the grant funds will support. 20 _____ G. The applicant demonstrated history or organization and project success 20 _____ H. Project goals and or results can be objectively assessed 20 _____ I. Project will leverage award funds with additional funds or donated in-kind goods or services 20 _____ J. Project reflects partnerships with other local organizations and businesses to encourage cooperative tourism marketing and minimize duplication of services 20 _____ Total Points Available 200 0 _____ Amount Recommended: $_______________________Date:__________________________ Name of Requesting Party/Organization:___________________________________________ Name of Event/Activity/Project: __________________________________________________ Date of Event/Activity/Project: ___________________________________________________ Page 18 of 30 Selection Criteria The LTAC will use the following criteria and point system in evaluating project proposals. Other relevant factions, such as the availability of funds, may also guide the decision process. INDEPENDENT PROJECT SCORING – Lodging Fund Project Evaluation – Basic Criteria Points Possible Score A. Potential to draw visitors to the area and increase overnight stays 20 _____ B. Expected economic Impact on Pullman Restaurants 20 _____ C. Expected economic impact on Pullman Retail Establishments 20 _____ D. Economic impact on surrounding towns 20 _____ E. The likelihood of return visits to Pullman by attendees of the event. 20 _____ F. The length of time or number of days that the grant funds will support. 20 _____ G. The applicant demonstrated history or organization and project success 20 _____ H. Project goals and or results can be objectively assessed 20 _____ I. Project will leverage award funds with additional funds or donated in-kind goods or services 20 _____ J. Project reflects partnerships with other local organizations and businesses to encourage cooperative tourism marketing and minimize duplication of services 20 _____ Total Points Available 200 0 _____ Amount Recommended: $_______________________Date:__________________________ Name of Requesting Party/Organization:___________________________________________ Name of Event/Activity/Project: __________________________________________________ Date of Event/Activity/Project: ___________________________________________________ Page 19 of 30  Application for Pullman Lodging Tax Funds Amount of Lodging Tax Requested: $ _______ 3,600.00 Organization/Agency:____________________________________ WSU Football Cougar Legends _________________ Federal Tax ID Number:_______________________ Phone:______________________ 85-1370154 206-304-1944 Event/Activity/Project Name:________________________________________________ WSU Football Legends in Our Minds and Fading Fast Contact Name and Title:________________ John Husby, President ___________________________________ Mailing Address:____ _________________City:__________ 6349 114th AVE SE Bellevue State:______Zip:_______ WA 98006 Email Address:___________________________________________________________ husbysRus@aol.com Check all service categories that apply to this application: ✔ Tourism Promotion/Marketing ✔ Operation of a Special Event/Festival designed to attract tourists Operation of a Tourism Promotion Agency Operation of a Tourism-Related Facility owned or operated or non-profit organization Operation and/or Capital Costs of a Tourism-Related Facility owned by a municipality Check which one of the following applies to your agency: Non-Profit (Attach copy of current non-profit corporate registration with Washington Secretary of State) Public Agency Other, please describe____________________________________________________ Golf Tournament / WSU Alumni Football Reunion CERTIFICATION I am an authorized agent of the organization/agency applying for funding. I understand that: • I am proposing a tourism-related service. If awarded, my organization intends to enter into a Municipal Services Contract with the City; provide liability insurance for the duration of the contract naming the City as additional insured and in an amount determined by the City; and file for a permit to use City property, if applicable. • The City of Pullman will only reimburse those costs actually incurred by my organization/agency and only after the service is rendered, paid for if provided by a third party, and a signed Request for Reimbursement form (or other form acceptable to the City) has been submitted to the City, including copies of invoices and payment documentation. • My agency will be required to submit a report documenting economic impact results in a format determined by the City. Signature:__________________________________________ Date:_____________________ Digitally signed by de5f6021-5367-4260-8be1-ce6d79c1823f de5f6021-5367-4260-8be1-ce6d79c1823f March 10, 2026 Date: 2025.03.02 11:34:05 -08'00' Printed or Typed Name:__________________________________________________ John Husby _____ Page 20 of 30  Supplemental Questions – You Fill in your may answers use this below, form or a save andsheet separate emailof orpaper print for answers 1. Describe your tourism-related activity or event. • If an event, list the event name, date(s), and projected overall attendance. Golf Tournament, every summer in Pullman, for 2-3 days. Held the last Thursday-Saturday either in July or first Thursday-Saturday in August. • Describe why tourists will travel to Pullman to attend your event/activity/facility. These are former WSU Football players and coaches from late 1960's to the present. Please see additional Word Document attached to this email detailing the event. 2. Tourism-Impact Estimate As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide: Estimate a. Overall attendance at your event/activity/project 92 b. Number of people who travel more than 50 miles for your 85 event/activity/project c. Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of 15 people who travel from another country or state d. Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of 80 people who stay overnight in Pullman or the Pullman area e. Of the people staying overnight, the number of people who stay in 80 PAID accommodations (hotel/motel/bed-breakfast) in Pullman or Pullman area f. Number of paid lodging room nights resulting from your event/ 40 paid rooms, activity/project for 2-3 nights (example: 25 paid rooms on Friday and 50 paid rooms on Saturday = 75 paid lodging room nights) 2 Page 21 of 30 3. What methodology will you use to calculate the estimates? I monitor and maintain the exact list of all who attends, as I run the golf tournament. That list is very accurate. We also block rooms at the local hotels for participants. 4. Is there a host hotel for your event (yes or no)? If yes, list the host hotel. Yes, in years past we have blocked rooms at the Holiday Inn Express/Hampton Inn. This year we have blocked rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott for our event. Currently working with Brian Palmer. 5. Describe the prior success of your event/activity/project in attracting tourists. We began in 2017 with about 40 participants, and last year, in 2024, we had 92 participants. 6. Describe your target tourist audience (location, demographics, etc) Former WSU Football players and coaches. 7. Describe how you will promote your event/activity/project to attract tourists. Communicating directly using email addresses of 300 former players/coaches, and a social media site specific to our event and organization. 3 Page 22 of 30 8. Describe how you will promote lodging establishments, restaurants, and businesses located in the City of Pullman We rent out the Cougar Cottage for 1 night for a private party. We rent the Palouse Ridge Golf Course for one day, and have a late lunch at the Round Top Public House. Also, various bars,(My Office) restaurants, gas stations and retail centers are used and frequented by the Legends group. 9. Are you applying for Lodging Tax funds from another community (yes or no)? If yes, list the other jurisdiction(s) and amount(s) requested. No. 10. What is the overall budget for your event/activity/project? What percent of the budget are you requesting from Pullman Lodging Tax Fund? $20,000.00 spent in 2024 for golf, rental of Cougar Cottage, Round Top, and prizes purchased from various retail establishments in Pullman. Hotel fees, restaurants, gas, and retail also spent by members. Total estimated spend for 48-72 hours is $55k. 11. What will you cut from your proposal or do differently if full funding for your request is not available or recommended? Please see page 2 on the addendum addressing the proposed use of funds. 4 Page 23 of 30  Application Instructions and Information Application Deadline: The first Tuesday of the month. To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received by the deadline. The Committee proposes and recommends their findings to The City Council. Submit completed application to: Shantel Sanders, Administrative Clerk 190 SE Crestview St, Pullman, WA 99163 shantel.sanders@pullman-wa.gov (509) 334-4555 ⇒ You must complete and sign the cover sheet with this packet. ⇒ You may use additional paper if more space is needed. ⇒ Please number each page in your packet, except for the optional brochures/information. Attach: 1. Itemized budget for your event/activity/project (income and expenses). 2. Description and budget showing how you intend to use the amount requested from the City of Pullman. 3. A copy of your agency’s current non-profit corporate registration with the Washington Secretary of State, if applicable. 4. (Optional) Brochures or other information about your event/activity/project, in particular items showing recent tourism promotion efforts. The proposal and all documents filed with the City are public records. The City may choose to post on its website copies of all or parts of the proposals and attached documents. ___________________________________________________________________________________ If you are charging ticket/gate fees, you must contact the City of Pullman for an admission tax application. Their phone number is 509.334.4555 5 Page 24 of 30 State Law Excerpts RCW 67.28.1816 – Use of Lodging Tax Fund. Lodging tax revenue under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly through a convention and visitor’s bureau or destination marketing organization for: a. Tourism marketing; b. The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists; c. Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a municipality or a public facilities district created under chapters 35.57 and 36.100 RCW; or d. Supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit organizations described under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) and 26 U.S.C. Sec 501(c)(6) or the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended. RCW 67.28.080 – Definitions. • "Municipality" means any county, city or town of the state of Washington. • "Operation" includes, but is not limited to, operation, management, and marketing. • "Person" means the federal government or any agency thereof, the state or any agency, subdivision, taxing district or Municipal Corporation thereof other than county, city or town, any private corporation, partnership, association, or individual. • "Tourism" means economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging, meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs. • "Tourism promotion" means activities 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 marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. • "Tourism-related facility" means 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. • "Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture. 6 Page 25 of 30 About the Lodging Tax Fund: The Lodging Tax is an excise (sales) tax authorized by Washington State las in RCW 67.28, and uses of all monies collected into this fund are quite restrictive. In 1998, the State Legislature amended Chapter 67.28 to allow local governments to assess an additional 2% tax on lodging for tourism promotion and/or tourism-related facilities. In December of 2000, the Pullman City Council, by Ordinance, increased the City of Pullman’s Lodging Tax from 2% to 4% as allowed in this RCW to be used for paying the costs of tourism promotion. In 2007, this law was expanded and Lodging Tax Revenue may be used for the marketing and operations of special events and festival and support the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit organizations, and support the operations and capital expenditures of city owned facilities. In May of 2013, ESCH 1253 was signed and takes effect July 1, 2013 which allows for the continuation of these uses. Pullman’s Lodging Tax Advisory Commission Members The members of Pullman’s Lodging Tax Advisory Commission are: Chairperson—Patricia A. Wright, City Council Member , Member- Megan Guido, City Council Member 2 members—representing the lodging industry: 1) Tim Cordodor of Marriott Properties 2) Meghan Wiley of the Hampton Inn by Hilton Pullman 2 members—representing groups eligible for funding consideration from the lodging tax: 1) Tony Poston, Cougs First! Executive Director 2) PJ Sanchez, National Lentil Festival Committee Member Important All distributions of Tourism Grants will be processed and reimbursed based upon submittal of Tourism Grant Acknowledgment, Statutory Reporting Form and paid receipts. In determining recommendations, the commission may also consider these guidelines for your event/activity/project: If it will occur during slower-paced times in Pullman, notably: November through February and May 15th through the month of July; Consideration for events taking place in August, September and October will be reviewed on an exception basis. If the number of visitors you anticipate will travel 50 or more miles away from their place of residence, or the number who will travel from another state/country, or the number who will stay overnight in paid or unpaid accommodations. If the event/activity/project is an attractive draw for visitors to Pullman, will attract future conferences or events, or will improve the City of Pullman’s overall image to outside area visitors and if the event/activity/project will be hosted within a reasonable proximity of Pullman. If the event/activity/project demonstrates the importance to the City of Pullman’s Tourism industry, has potential to result in documented economic benefit to Pullman, provides, maintains, operates, or enhances city-owned tourism facilities7 or infrastructure. Updated 02/2024 Page 26 of 30 Page 1. Shantel Sanders, Administrative Clerk 190 SE Crestview St, Pullman, WA 99163 shantel.sanders@pullman-wa.gov (509) 334-4555 Hello City of Pullman, I am writing this addendum in conjunction with the Application for Pullman Lodging Tax Funds. This regards to the WSU Football Reunion that is held in Pullman in late July and or early August. This event was created by myself, John Husby and my event partner, Mr. Jed Collins. Jed Collins and I both competed as student-athletes, for football at WSU, and we are very grateful for our collective experiences. Pullman is a special place to us both, we refer to it as The Hold Land. We started a gathering based upon a desire by former players, and coaches, to meet in one place, to remember and rekindle strong friendships. Pullman is a very special place to all that have attended, and will in the future. A bond forged in fire if you may. We began this journey in 2016 and named our event WSU Football Legends in our Own Minds, and Fading Fast. We began with a small group of about 25 former players and coaches. We have held this event in Pullman every year since, except for 2020 when covid prevented us from gathering. The event takes place over 2-3 days, usually the last Thursday and Friday in July and or first Thursday/Friday in August. In 2026 our event will take place on Thursday, July 30th and Friday, July 31st, 2026. We begin our event every year on a Thursday with former players/coaches meeting with current WSU Football coaches and players. We then proceed to the Cougar Cottage for a social evening, hosted by the event. We rent the Coug for the night as a private party. We also block 25+ rooms at participating hotels, this year being the Marriott. In years past it was the Holiday Inn Express/Hampton Inn. The following day, Friday, we hold a golf tournament at Palouse Ridge followed by a hosted lunch, at the Roundtop. The golf tournament is a full-field as well. All local businesses, from Bob Cady at the Coug, to Jeremy Wexler to the Roundtop Staff, to Brain Palmer the Courtyard Marriott Hotel are very helpful and great to work with. The following Saturday, there are some long goodbyes, as we check out, have breakfast at a local establishment, laugh, gas up, purchase a Cougar shirt, hat or both, and plan for the following year. In 2024 we had 92 participants, former players and coaches attended our event over the course of 48-72 hours. We believe with all involved, from gas, retail, restaurants, golf and the Coug, the avg. spend per person is $650, and that is a conservative estimate. With 92 participants, we spent approximately $55,200 in Pullman in 2024. Thank you for your consideration. Go Cougs! John Husby WSU-‘90 Page 27 of 30 Page 2. Itemized Budget for 2026 WSU Legends Tournament: -Cougar Cottage Rental (AKA House of the Anointed) - $6000.00 (Rental rate plus hosted event (food and beverages), tips for staff) -Golf Course Rental-Palouse Ridge-$85 per golfer at 92 participants – $8,000.00 -Lunch après’ golf at Round Top Public House-$40 per plate at 92 participants - $3,680 -Prizes for golf (1st place-3rd place, last place), signs for hole sponsorships, cost for volunteers-$1,000 -Gas, lodging, food for Event Coordinators-Jed Collins and myself-$1,300 Cost per player is $225 per participant. That includes the hosted night at the Cougar Cottage, golf, and lunch at the Round Top Public House. Plan for the use of funds from City of Pullman: In years past we have had giveaways with the event printed on item. An example was cups made up using College Hill Printing in Pullman. That cost was absorbed by the event. Three years ago, we had arranged for shirts to be printed for participants at $38 per shirt, cost of material and printing was passed along to participants. This year we would like to provide a give-away, again recognizing the event on the hat or shirt, and not charging the members attending. By advertising this option early this year, as in “If you come, we will include either a give-away” we believe membership will exceed 92 members. Page 28 of 30  Pullman Chamber of Commerce Professional Services Agreement 2026 Over/Under ACCOUNT January February March April May June July August September October November December Grand Total Budgeted Budget Digital Marketing Budget Summary 25,485.00 10512.00 35,997.00 119,500.00 83,503.00 Website Maintenance 2,083.33 11338.33 13,421.66 50,500.00 37,078.34 Printing and Publications 0.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 Visitor Center Operations 919.83 1367.49 2,287.32 39,300.00 37,012.68 Event Development 0.00 0.00 31,500.00 31,500.00 Print Advertising 125.00 125.00 25,000.00 24,875.00 Professional Development 0.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 Staffing 12,355.15 13026.41 25,381.56 137,200.00 111,818.44 0.00 0.00 4th of July 0.00 41,556.00 41,556.00 National Lentil Fest 1,848.15 3825.19 5,673.34 76,707.00 71,033.66 Holiday Fest Grand Total 42,816.46 40,069.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 82,885.88 524,263.00 (441,377.12) Page 29 of 30  LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMISSION APPROVED GRANT REQUESTS 2026 Organization / Agency Event DATES Grant Request LTAC Recommended Council Approval Reimbursed Amount American Junior Golf Association AJGA Junior at Palouse Ridge Withdrawn $ - $ - $ - $ - Pullman Chamber of Commerce Holiday Fest 2025 December 6, 2025 $ 10,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 Pullman Chamber of Commerce 3 Forks River & Arts Festival Cougs First! QB Classic Cougs First! WSU Football Cougar Legends WSU Football Legends in Our Mind… July/August $ 3,600.00 International Community Bengali New Year Celebration Palouse Summer Series Palouse Summer Series Pullman Market on Main Pullman Market on Main 2026 Year Long $ 150,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00 Playfly Max Properties Cougar Athlete Youth Sport Clinics May - August $ 42,500.00 Grand Totals $ 206,100.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ - Budgeted External Grants $ 201,944.00 $ 201,944.00 $ 201,944.00 $ 201,994.00 Current Available $ (4,156.00) $ 161,944.00 $ 161,944.00 $ 201,994.00 Page 30 of 30