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2024, 11-19 LTAC Presentations 21stUSAWestSDCBusinessStatement 1. Business Statement Spokane Area Council of the Square and Folk Dance Federation of Washington - President Kelly Hoff- 509-999- 3236 - garykellyhoff@msn.com 21st USA West Square Dance Convention - President Jen Devine - 208-704-5835 - CuerJen@hotmail.com PURPOSE & MISSION of the Spokane Area Council 1. To promote a spirit of friendship and tolerance among people through dance and fellowship; 2. To promote the art and culture of American traditional and modern forms of dance, especially square dance, round dance, contra dance, line dance, clogging dance, and folk dance; 3. To promote education through various forms of teaching and demonstrations of square, round, contra, line, clogging, and folk dance through member dance organizations and to the general public; 4. To provide for the exchange of ideas and the distribution of educational information among member dance organizations, dancers, teachers, callers, and cuers; 5. T o assist in the formation and development of square, round, and folk dance groups; 6. To inform member clubs of SAC activities and events; 7. To provide SAC representation to the State Federation; 8. The SAC is organized for educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, without limitation, as stated in the SAC Amended Articles of Incorporation. ARTICLE II. OBJECT of the USA WEST POLICY BOARD 1. The primary objective shall be to further the good fellowship of square dancing, 2. To provide communication, knowledge of, and education for the operations of all phases of square dancing 3. To promote, protect, and perpetuate the future of the activity through mutual understanding and cooperation throughout the world, 4. This objective is to be accomplished by guiding, assisting, and making recommendations for the planning, preparation and production of the USA WEST SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION® to the benefit of the square dance activity, with emphasis on the primary objective of education. 21stUSAWestSDCProjectSummary 21st USA West Square Dance Convention 21st USA West SDC is requesting $30,000. These funds will be used to rent the Spokane Fair and Expo Center. This project will provide three dancing days for square dancers from the USA, West area, and Canada. There will be many dancing hours, educational seminars, and dance instruction. Dancers will meet with old friends from past dance weekends, state or regional festivals, and national conventions. Callers will come from western states and Canada. Dancers will hear new voices, songs, and arrangements. They can evaluate the talent and find callers for their upcoming events. Many of our dancers will arrive one day early to rest from their travels. In their welcome packets, all dancers will receive Visit Spokane Booklets. 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Not only for the dancing activities, but also for the awareness of the beautiful city of Spokane Valley to dancers from across the USA, Canada, and beyond. This event gives dancers a new destination. USA West has not been in Washington since 2011 in Long View. In addition to the scheduled convention dates of Thursday, July 24, to Saturday, July 26, being held at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center, pre-convention activities are being held around the Spokane Valley area on Tuesday, July 22, and Wednesday, July 23. Weather is not a problem because all events are indoors. 21stUSAWesrGoalsandMetrics The goal is to have more than the 500 dancers that Albuquerque, NM, had in 2023. The registration forms will provide a very accurate count of the final totals. Most dancers pre-register for these events, and we will be taking registration at the start. This event is closed to non-registered people. Non-dancer passes will be available, but visitors must always be with a sponsor. All dancers and visitors must wear a name badge or identity ribbon at all times. 21stUSAWestProjectAuthorization 9/11/22 Spokane Area Council General Meeting Minutes Members in attendance: Kelly H, Jen D, Brucy & Judy O, Chris M, Bob & Claudia A, Allan & Glo V, Dwaine & Peggy B, Earl S, Ron & Karol H, Dwayne & Ruby C, Darby F, Donna S, Tricia E, Alex W Meeting was called to order by Kelly H at 3p Jen D led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence President (Kelly H) - thanked everyone for attending and introduced the 2022-2023 Board: President - Kelly & Gary Hoff Vice President - Jen Devine Recording Secretary - Teri Tupper Correspondence Secretary - Kim Klemann Treasurer - Bruce & Judy Ottoson Area Council Delegate - Chris Magart Promotion Director - Karen Reichardt Recording Secretary (Teri T) - from the 5/15/22 Meeting there was one correction and one motion. The Correction was Unfinished Business ~ Non-profit Renewals - *Non-profit Renewals - so far 9 clubs have turned in their club renewal forms and fees. There are still 8 clubs that need to submit them. Forms and fees are due by 5/20/22 to Bruce O. Several clubs/councils are having trouble submitting their annual renewal for Washington State online so you may have to print it off and mail it in. Club membership lists and fees are due to Richard Snyder. *Non-profit Renewals - Several clubs/councils are having trouble submitting their annual renewal for Washington State online so you may 21stUSAWestProjectAuthorization have to print it off and mail it in. So far 9 clubs have turned in their annual club renewal forms and fees for membership in the Square and Folk-Dance Federation of Washington. There are still 8 clubs that need to submit them. Forms and fees are due by 5/20/22 to Bruce O. Club membership lists and fees are due to Richard Snyder. The motion was under New Business ~ Elections - A motion was made (Doug D) and 2nd (Joshua S) to destroy the ballots. This motion passed. Treasurer (Bruce O) - August had income of $1369 and expenses of $806.22. Month end account balances are: cash of $105, checking of $2406.70, and savings of $14615.50. Correspondence Secretary (Kim K) - no report Vice President (Jen D) - badges and bars were ordered and handed out. She will be working on getting the info for the name plates for the plaques at the WDC this week. Area Council Delegate (Chris M) - currently no report from the State Federation. He hopes to share info from clubs that are having success with unique events and recruiting ideas so please keep him up to date on what is happening with your club. Promotion Director (Karen R) - The Salmon BBQ and the upcoming lessons were listed on 16 social media websites. At the BBQ, there were flyers on every table. This was our first big event to contact 21stUSAWestProjectAuthorization the public. The increased dancing and music in the hall made it a much livelier event. Rose Styczinski has been handling the 'Meetup' site. This is a site you must pay to post. She will be submitting a bill for the fee. This is part of the promotion budget. She has been working hard to contact other groups on this platform and inviting them to share with us. She has managed to get our events posted on a couple of other groups on 'Meetup.' There has been a steady stream of inquiries and responses, about 3 per week. She has replied to all of these contacts. I have received, on an average of two per week, inquiries from other social websites. These sites are constantly shifting and changing their rules. I have to post the first lesson as free, or the site will require that we sell tickets through them, with the site taking a percentage of the ticket price. To keep posting for free, the first lesson at each club must be free. Kelley Sweet and I went to the Idaho Fair in Coeur d'Alene. We arrived about 3 hours before the dancing was to take place. We were in full inspection, ready with fluffy dresses. People would come up and start talking to us as we walked around. That provided an opportunity to chat and hand them a flier. They started the conversation; we just enjoyed it. Kelley and I handed out more flyers and talked to more people in our walking around than were handed out at the actual demo dance. The dance floor was fine, but it was in the wrong place, away from any traffic zone. People were not stopping to watch. The Hoodoo Hoedowners had a booth at the Funky 21stUSAWestProjectAuthorization Junk sale in Sandpoint. I attended in my funkiest skirt, handed out many flyers, and talked to many people. The Hoodoos and Area One have almost as much stuff as the NSDC has. We boxed it up and put it in their storage. At the first Model T lesson, there were 8 or 9 new dancers. There were a couple of retreads who had danced years ago. It was a friendly group, and we had a good time. Please continue to pass out the flyers and talk to people. Put the lessons on your own Facebook site. State Nominating (vacant) - no report UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS *Bid for USA West (Jen D) - there have been a few SAC members that have been investigating the feasibility of bringing the USA West Convention to Spokane in 2025. A motion was made (Jen D) and 2nd (Bruce O) for the SAC to be the sponsoring organization for a USA West Convention in Spokane in 2025. Much discussion was had. Topics included the bid process, the requirements of hosting the convention, SAC Club roles, financial aspects, education opportunities, and pre-convention dance, and the proposed venue. This motion was approved. A second motion was made (Jen D) and 2nd (Bruce O) that if the SAC is awarded the 2025 USA West Convention, the SAC would loan the USA West Convention committee $5000 to be used as seed 21stUSAWestProjectAuthorization money. A short discussion was had on registration prices. This motion was approved. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Calendars (Claudia A) - calendars are in and available. Hearn Bros did a great job on the printing. The cost of the calendars was $705.25. Income from the ads in the calendar did not cover the printing expenses. This may be the last year of the calendars being printed. Footnotes Reporter (Priscilla D) - no report Historian (vacant) - no report Newsletter Editor (Allan V) - We folded newsletters downstairs today. We have 59 current paid subscriptions. We hope to have more over the next month. If you are not sure whether your subscription is current, come see me and I can check my list. If youd like to get the newsletter or extend your subscription, leave me with the $8.00 subscription amount and fill out the short form. Also, let me know if you have any change of address. I just turned all the cash and checks Ive received over to Bruce Ottoson today. So far this year, I received one check made out to me, so Id like to remind all those writing checks to make sure they are written out to Sp;okane Area Council. (I cashed that one and gave Bruce the cash). I email out requests before each newsletter, requesting ads by the 1st of the month deadline. If your club has a different contact to request ads, or if Im emailing someone no longer with your club, please let me 21stUSAWestProjectAuthorization know so I can update my email list. As a side note, just as I was going to print, I noticed a typo in one ad. I was able to get a corrected ad for this printing. Mistakes happen. I try to catch what I can, Claudia proofreads the calendar, and Karen does wonders with the website, but we rely on you to let us know if there are corrections to be made. As far as I know, the newsletter is correct at the time of p;rinting, but remember that the website (http://squaredancespokane.org) has the latest and most current information. Make sure to check your club information on the website and on the state page (http://squaredance- wa.org/council_clubs.htm). Parliamentarian (vacant) - no report Photographer (Kelley S) - no report Programming (Dan P) - there are 2 upcoming SAC dances. The first is Friday Oct 7th at the WDC at 7:30p, it is an Open Mic Night - all callers & cuers. The second dance is Oct 29th at the WDC with Featured Caller Brett Kappenman and Cuer Nina Leisi. Round Dance Chairman (Claudia A) - The Washington Round of the Month for September 2022 is a waltz Poem. The choreographers are Neil & Doris Koozer with music Poem by Ballroom Orchestra & Singers Album - Dancelife Masters of Modern Ten. Dan Bailly is the new State Round Dance Coordinator. Heritage Center Rep to State (Bev M) - no report 21stUSAWestProjectAuthorization Webmaster (Karen R) - no report SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORT *October 8th State Federation Meeting (Jen D) - Friday night and Saturday morning meeting sites have been booked for the special committee meetings. All clubs have been sent an email to their presidents and delegates or vice presidents with meal items requested of them. Any breakfast items need to be to the WDC by 8a, and lunch items to the WDC by 10a. ORGANIZATIONAL REPORT North Spokane Dance Center (Peggy B) - working on getting the siding above the front door repaired but the contractor is having to delay the repair due to lack of labor. The NSDA General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday September 18th at 1p at Das Stein Haus, please RSVP to Peggy by Wednesday - Sept 14th. Western Dance Center (Jon L) - no report Spokane Callers & Cuers Assn (Dan P) - there will be an Amateur Night on October 14th at 7p at the WDC. If you or anyone you know is interested in trying out calling or cueing talk to your club caller or cuer. SCCA is encouraging clubs to have the hard discussion of door fees. Expenses are going up all around, can they afford expenses staying where they are? The suggested donation for the Party Level dances will be $10/dancer or $20/family. There was some mention that the issue may not be the price, but the lack of dancers attending so maybe it should be looked at on how to gain 21stUSAWestProjectAuthorization dancer participation. It was noted that there are some that dont attend dances because as an individual they pay to enter the dance, but not get asked to dance. It was mentioned that there should maybe be a Sadie Hawkins tip at each dance so these dancers have a chance to dance. GOOD OF THE ORDER *Ed Schiffner has been chosen to attend the October 4th Honor Flight. Part of the experience is for the attendees to receive letters to read on the trip written by family and friends thanking him for his service and letting him know how he has impacted them. If you would like to include a letter for this experience please send it to: Joe Haughton, 2160 W Prairie Ave, Coeur dAlene, ID 83815. (PSremember to mail it in time for Joe to receive it by September 30th) *Joyce S entered the 2022 State Federation outfits she made for her and Earl into the Spokane Interstate Fair and has won a Grand Prize. *While at the fair dont forget to check out Helen Knapps beadwork she has entered too. *Today is 9/11 so please take a moment to remember those we lost on this day, and to honor those who are still out there protecting us. *Kelly H said Thank You to all those that helped with the Memorial Service for Vern Boggs. If anyone has a story about Vern, please send it to 21stUSAWestProjectAuthorization John Downing and he will be putting together a book of all these stories for the family. *Some were saddened that they were not notified of Vern Boggs death. It was brought up that maybe there should be a way to at least notify the SAC dancers when one passes away, possibly a spot on the website? * It was asked that since the State of Washington is removing Covid-19 restrictions at the end of October if snacks will again be allowed at the dances. It is up to each club whether they will return to having snacks or not. Meeting was adjourned at 4:23p The next General Meeting is November 13th at 3p at the NSDC (Daylight Savings Time) The next Board Meeting is October 9th at 3p at the NSDC 21stAUSAWestSDCBoardofDirectors 21st USA West - Board of Directors Chairman for USA West - Jen Devine Chairman for Spokane Area Council - Kelly & Gary Hoff USA West Advisor - Doug & Priscilla Davis Treasurer - Bruce & Judy Ottoson Secretary - Sheila & Mark Overman Computer coordinator - Adam Christman Registration - Paul & Kathy Fredrickson Publicity - Tricia & Alex Ensign Education - Dave & Sharon Boggs Sewing & Fashion - Karen Reichardt Ways & Means - Ruby & Dwayne Cejka Photographer - Tony Sereduck 21stUSAWestSDCAnnualOperationalBudget 21st USA West 2025 - Operational Budget 21st USA West is a one-time event without an annual budget. 21stUSAWestSDCImpactonTourism Impact on Tourism from prior projects. In 2012, the Square and Round Dance Federation of Washington held the National Square Dance Convention in Spokane. Most of the volunteers who worked on this massive five-day convention were from the Spokane Area Council. The final total of dancers was 5545. There has not been a larger National Square Dance Convention since then. Visit Spokane was very pleased with our event and strongly encouraged us to 'do it again.' In 2020, we endeavored to have another National Square Dance Convention. We were within weeks of the convention when COVID-19 shut it down. Many dancers had registered, and we were on track to have a great time with a larger convention. On the last full weekend of August, the Western Dance Center annually holds the Summer Festival and Salmon Barbecue Dinner Picnic, a fundraising event. The building and grounds of Sullivan Park belong to the City of Spokane Valley, but the Western Dance Association is responsible for all of the maintenance and upkeep. This event has been held for the last 67 years. It starts on Thursday with a Trails in Dance. Friday and Saturday, there are morning, afternoon, and evening dances. It ends with the BBQ. It consists of a one-day restaurant inspected and licensed by the City of Spokane Valley Health Department. This year, we served 300 pounds of barbecued salmon with all the fixings. The Spokane Area Council has hosted the Washington State Square Dance Festival ten times since 1953, the last being Create a Dream in 2017. The various councils also host this yearly weekend festival. The attendance is 500 to 800 dancers. Board members of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Coalition Jacqueline Babol - President She has been a successful Podiatrist for 31 years. She discovered her passion for community service from her church parish having served as Art Director for 10 years. There she was able to use her non professional skills as an advanced seamstress from the Philippines as well as honed her skill as a community organizer for artfully decorating the space, making church banners, as well as cooking for big crowds. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology with a minor in Fashion Design and got her Medical Education in Chicago where free tickets to the shows gained her passion for beautiful artistry and how true art should touch he and her husband raised one son and was devoted to his activities until he started driving. After her stint as a foster mom and her church ministry, she was fortunate to be given the opportunity to experience a very brief stint serving in the other Filipino board in Spokane and decided to pursue this route during the pandemic. She has been a licensed Zumba Instructor since 2013, an American Red Cross Instructor for CPR, First Aid since 2010 . She began her interest in Philippine Folk Dancing since High School in the Philippines where she was offered to participate in the Junior Bayanihan Folk Dancing Troupe but was stalled as her family did not have enough money to send her to travel with the dance troupe.She went to er High School and College Education, home to the Bayanihan Folk Dancers representing the Philippines abroad. Her goal in starting this non profit is to fulfill her passion for community service with a great interest in the arts. Mary Zhang - Vice President Mary Zhang is a visionary artist and cultural advocate based in Spokane, Washington, whose leadership has profoundly influenced the local cultural landscape. With over 8 years of dedicated service as the head of the Spokane Chinese Dance Group, Mary has elevated the group to new heights, transforming it into a vital cultural institution. She has strategically coordinated over 80 cultural exchange events, partnering with senior centers, schools, libraries, cultural fairs, folk culture festivals, and holiday celebrationsdemonstrating her unwavering commitment to cultural enrichment. Under her leadership, the group has staged more than 350 performances, featuring a diverse repertoire of dances, including Classical Han Dynasty dance, Qipao Dance, Modern Chinese Jazz, Tibetan dance, and Mongolian dance. reputation as a leader who excels in both artistic direction and community engagement. Her efforts in the annual celebration of Chinese holidays have been instrumental in fostering cultural pride and community cohesion. As a highly skilled instructor and director, Mary possesses deep expertise in Chinese traditional and ethnic minority dances. Her ability to inspire and guide her team with an action-oriented approach has earned her a reputation as an exceptional leader, team player, and tireless advocate for cultural diversity. Systems from the City University of New York, Baruch College, with a GPA of 3.88, along with Oracle Certified Professional certification. After a successful 10-year career as the CFO for a large manufacturing and trading company in New York, Mary made the bold decision to retire and fully dedicate herself to her passion for cultural promotion and artistic expression. In her free time, Mary enjoys a variety of hobbies, including dancing, singing, hiking, photography, jogging, swimming, practicing yoga, calligraphy, and readingactivities that fuel her creativity and passion for life. Sowmya Surapaneni - Vice President She is the President and Founder of the Indian Youth Club of Spokane, and mother to the current Ms Spokane Valley. Fierce leader who organizes multiple events with a passion to help The younger generation to experience Indian art and Indian culture. Sowmya Surapaneni moved to Spokane in 2002 from Gudivada, situated in South India. In 2003, she began an unimaginable career and managed Gordons/ Zales jewelry store in ive years. She couldn't trade her special time with her kids and decided to take a break from her career. She turned into a photographer and enjoyed capturing her family's little stories and big adventures. Later she resumed her career as a technical consultant at Itron for the past 8 years now. She makes time to be involved in several community activities. She also served as the Vice-President of Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) at Liberty Lake Elementary School, spear heading to bring Invent Washington program to the school for the first time. Sowmya has also been successfully coaching Liberty Lake Elementary students for Math is Cool competition for 5 years now. She enjoys helping kids show case their talents and has been Play/drama for Diwali events for last 5 years. She has also been an active volunteer for liberty lake community theater for the last two years. She served as a Vice President for Spokane India Community (SIC) executive committee from 2016 - 2018 Veronica Bropas - Sec / Treas She currently serves as the Board President of the FIlipino American Northwest association Veronica Bropas was born and raised in Cebu City, Philippines, and migrated to the USA in 1989. She has been in the medical field for 20 yrs. And currently works at Inland Northwest Behavioral Health. Veronica Bropas was born and raised in Cebu City, Philippines, and migrated to the USA in 1989. She has been employed in the medical field for 20 yrs. and currently works at Inland Northwest Behavioral Health. She completed her pre nursing coursework in 2021-22 with plans to continue with her nursing degree in the future. Her passion for helping others has led her to volunteer with numerous community organizations, including the Certified Emergency Response Team and Medical Response Team. Notably, she volunteered with FEMA in 2005 to assist displaced individuals in Florida following Hurricane Katrina. Veronica has also volunteered with the American Heart Association and various community organizations. In her professional capacity, Veronica has chaired Eastern State Hospital's Safety and Security Team and served as a member of the Inclusive and Diversity Team, guided by her Christian faith and commitment to fairness and equality. Outside of work, Veronica enjoys outdoor activities, creative hobbies, and cultural pursuits, including hiking, gardening, crocheting, and cooking. She is also actively involved with the Filipino American Northwest Association, embracing her Filipino heritage through folk dances and singing. To provide a forum for the Spokane Indian Community to meet, interact and get to know each other. The mission is simplistic by design to ensure that it attracts as many participants as possible. We believe that a closely knit community will organically promote Cultural, Social, Art, Theatrical, Educational etc. events that are vital to keep us all connected to our roots and to also provide exposure to the first generation Indian-Americans. Spokane India Community is a non-profit corporation in the State of Washington. It was formed in 2015 to provide a platform for Spokane area residents of Indian heritage, to share their passion for Indian culture, traditions and values. Spokane has a relatively small but vibrant Indian diaspora of highly successful professionals from different walks of life. One of the goals of this organization is to promote activities that encourage people to network, exchange ideas and form friendships thereby strengthening the community bonds. It is also our aim to make everyone feel welcome to pitch an idea, seek support and form special interest groups to take up causes that align with the core mission. 2024 Budget Garba & Diwali Budget: Event Rental $7,600 Marketing, Fliers & Advertising $2,000 Soundman, AV, Technology Expenses: $1500 Insurance: $300 Activities/Arts Crafts/ Materials for Cultural Demonstration $500 Performers & Culture Keepers $2000 Total: $13,900 Other Expenses: Decorations $750 Food & Beverages for Volunteers $750 Miscellaneous Expenses $500 Paid Event Staff $3,500 Food for Cultural Demos: $600 Catered Food $5,000 Total: 11,000 Total: $25,000 ŷĻ CğƒźƌǤ DǒźķĻ ЋЉЋЍ Current balance sheet (also called an assets and liabilities statement) Operating budget for your current fiscal year. tƩƚƆĻĭƷĻķ wĻǝĻƓǒĻ Program Revenue/Fees 40,000 Pending Sponsorship for Events & Advertising Revenue Corporate Grants 40,000 Pending applications for Back2School Supply Drive Foundation Grants (including Unite 20,000 Pending grant applications In kind support (specify): 5000 Committed ITEX Spokane to help pay for marketing materials Other revenue (specify): 10000 Committed Matching grant of up to $10,000 with Staples for our Ba Other revenue (specify): 2000 Merchandise Sales TOTAL REVENUE 122,000 0 9t9b{9{ Salaries: $40,000 Internet, Phone& Website $5,581.81 Insurance, Permits & License $4,000 Accounting $600 Printing/Postage/Publications $51,430 Event Rent Fees, Supplies $15,350 Office Supplies, Gas & PPP $1,200 Storage Unit $1,000 Parking, Client Mtgs & Business Membership $1,000 $80,161.81 Total: ƚƷğƌʹ υЊЋЉͲЊЏЊ͵БЊ CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY APPLICATION FOR 2025 LODGING TAX GRANT Organization/Legal Entity: JAKT Foundation Applicant Name: Rob Holman, VP JAKT Phone: 509-251-7170 E-mail: board@jaktfoundation.org Address: PO Box 13069 City: Spokane Valley State: WA Zip: 99213-3069 Non-profit YES Contact Person (if different than applicant): Adam Hegsted, President JAKT Amount requested: $65,000 Applicant’s match: $141,750 Total project budget: $206,750 Is this a new or continuing activity? Continuing I. Business Statement Business Statement – 1 page. Suggested format: a) Organization name, key personnel, and contact information; b) Mission statement; c) Brief description or overview of organization; d) Primary function and purpose of organization Name: JAKT Foundation, jaktfoundation.org Key Personnel: Adam Hegsted, President, board@jaktfoundation.org, 509.768.2178 Rob Holman, Vice President, board@jaktfoundation.org, 509.251.7170 Crave! Program Manager, Rachael Ludwick, rachael@jaktfoundation.org, 509.690.0353 The JAKT Foundation was founded in 2017 to support events such as Crave, Spokane Valley Farmers Market, and other future events to continue Spokane Valley’s development of community activities that reveal the impact that small businesses and events have on local economy. Vision: To create, celebrate, enrich, and expand our sense of community through events. Mission: Be the catalyst to build collaborations for the betterment of community. Core Values: * Build Community * Collaborate * Highlight chefs * Partner of Spokane Valley * Catalyst for community alliances * Passion for food and cultural events * Inclusionary, everyone benefits * Culinary leadership locally, regionally & nationally II. PROJECTSUMMARY ProjectSummaryΑ1page.Provideaconcisesummaryofyourrequestandwhattheprojectwillaccomplish.Ifitispartofalargerproject,youmay brieflydescribetheoverallproject. TheJAKTFoundationrequestsaLodgingTaxGranttosupportthe2025Crave!SpokaneValleyEvent.LodgingTax Dollarshelpuswitheventmarketing,operationalexpenses,andstaffing. CRAVE!Objectives: ΘProvidetheSpokaneValleyregionwithahighendmultidayculinaryevent. ΘHighlighttheculinarysceneinSpokaneValleyandreinforcetoChefsthroughoutthecountrythatSpokaneValleyisa greatdestinationtodobusiness. ΘDrivedestinationtraveltotheSpokaneregionusingfoodasadrawandtothenexperiencethemanyattributesthe regionenjoys. ΘFeaturelocalandregionalfoodfromfreshseafood,ranchraisedmeatstofarmtotableproduceandinventive desserts. Craveis: ΘAmultidaymultiticketedeventunderonename,Crave! oEacheventticketisallinclusive,onepriceandeverythingishosted. ΘMaineventsareThursday,Friday&Saturday and15wineries,distillers,orbreweriesateachdailyevent oAminimumof15chefs ChefmixisfocusedonJamesBeardnominatedchefsorsimilarquality. andtheirwinemakers. oLimitedincapacitytoensureaqualityguestexperience. oSocialandeducationalexperiences. Attendeeshaveanopportunitytointeractdirectlywithchefsandexhibitors. III. DETAILED PROJECT BUDGET Detailed Project Budget – 1 page. Description and itemized budget for the income and expenses of the project. It is common for awarded amounts to be less than the amount requested. Please provide a plan for flexibility in your request to address how the proposed project may be adjusted to account for this. Additionally: a) Provide details if your organization applied for or received funding for this project from other sources b) What plans does the organization have to become self- sustainable? Please find the full event budget attached. The JAKT team is exploring options for additional funding sources for Crave! Spokane Valley like sponsorships, ticket price increases, and direct fundraising at the event. We are looking at cost saving measures as well, which we find challenging while also absorbing the cost increases in most event categories areas (food/drink/guest chefs/entertainment/marketing.) Other options to address budget shortfalls include reduced event days, reduced marketing efforts, and reduced tasting options. Self-sustainability efforts include expanded programming and fundraising efforts, assertive sponsorship activation efforts, and streamlining/efficiency within the specific event. IV. SCOPE OF WORK III. SCOPE OF WORK {ĭƚƦĻ ƚŅ ƚƩƉ Α CǒƌƌǤ ķĻƭĭƩźĬĻ ƷŷĻ ƭĭƚƦĻ ƚŅ ƷŷĻ ƦƩƚƆĻĭƷ͵ ŷźƭ ƭĻĭƷźƚƓ ƭŷƚǒƌķ ğķķƩĻƭƭ ƷŷĻ ƭƦĻĭźŅźĭƭ ƚŅ ǤƚǒƩ project, including but not limited to: a. What specifically you wish to do; expand on your project summary b. How will your project increase tourism to the City of Spokane Valley? c. Does your organization have partnerships, or collaborate project efforts with other organizations to cross promote to encourage tourism? If so, please explain. d. Beginning and ending dates, location of event/activity e. Whether the project is seasonal; any plans to address weather constraints f. Any other specific scope related information a. What it is you wish to do? The JAKT Foundation wishes to build on the success of past Crave! events as a key event for the City of Spokane Valley and an important annual festival that brings together top culinary talents, artisan and craft food growers & suppliers, and a hungry audience, to celebrate the unique setting that Spokane Valley and Centerplace offer. We plan to continue to the event momentum that saw our best ever attendance in 2024, and being recognized by the WFEA as 2023 Spokane Region Event of the Year. Funding from the Lodging Grant helps with event space rental & tent costs, event staff, and event marketing. b. How will your project increase tourism to the City of Spokane Valley? As Crave! continues to grow regional brand awareness, it will attract more guests, vendors, and culinary participants to Spokane Valley. Our regional marketing efforts help overall awareness of {ƦƚƉğƓĻ ğƌƌĻǤ ğƭ ğ ͻŷğƦƦĻƓźƓŭͼ ƦƌğĭĻ͵ c. Does your organization have partnerships, or collaborate project efforts with other organizations to cross promote to encourage tourism?? The JAKT Foundation is collaborating with CraveTV, a regional broadcast television program, to promote awareness of the Crave brand and further the JAKT mission, vision, and purpose. In addition, we partner or collaborate with a multitude of organizations and partners to promote Crave!. These include Dairy of Washington, Agribeef, WSU, FOX 28, and all of our vendors. Further, we collaborate with a variety of regional, niche, and local media influencers and content creators to extend Crave! awareness and celebrate the festival. th d. Beginning dates? The event will be held July 17-19, 2025 at Centerplace. e. If an outdoor activity, are there any weather-related constraints? We have learned to account for weather conditions, including high heat, wind etc. and take appropriate measures to ensure the event is successful. The safety of our vendors, staff, and patrons is a priority. VI.GOALS&METRICS GoalsandMetricsΑListspecificgoalsandhowyourorganizationwillmeasurethesuccessfuluseofanyawarded grantfundingandincreaseintourism.a)Strategiesshouldbespecifictothemetricsoutlinedintheimpactontourism reporting.Describethemethodologyusedtodetermineifgoalsaremet.b)Whatspecificimpactwouldthegrant fundinghaveontheproject?c)Othermetricstomeasuresuccess 2025JAKTCrave!SpokaneValleyEventGoals 1. IncreaseAttendancefromTargetMarkets a. Pullman,Lewiston,TriCities,MosesLake,Missoula i. Noeventofthistype/caliberheldinthesemarketswithinroughly2hourdriveofSpokane Valley b. MeasurementofTicketPurchasesfromTargetCitieswillbeusedtoevaluategoalsuccess c. Tacticstomeetgoalsincludemarketing&advertisingwithintargetcities,recruitmentofvendorsfrom targetcities,collaborationwithpartnersintargetmarkets d. Grantdollarswilldirectlyfundpaidadvertisingeffortsforticketsales,supportstaffeffortsforvendor recruitment,andenhanceͻ/ŷĻŅƩĻĭƩǒźƷƒĻƓƷͼdollarsavailabletorecruitcollaboratorsfromtheoutlined cities. e. JAKTwillinstituteaͻĭŷĻĭƉƚǒƷƭǒƩǝĻǤͼtocollectadditionaltourismrelateddataforeventsin2025. VIII. 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NW — Spokane Valley277 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY APPLICATION FOR 2025 LODGING TAX GRANT Organization/Legal Entity: JAKT Foundation Applicant Name: Rob Holman, VP JAKT Phone: 509-251-7170 E-mail: board@jaktfoundation.org Address: PO Box 13069 City: Spokane Valley State: WA Zip: 99213-3069 Non-profit YES Contact Person (if different than applicant): Adam Hegsted, President JAKT Amount requested: $32,000϶϶ŲŲňĳąêŏƂЪŹ϶ŎêƂąİϾ϶$ Total project budget: $63,775 Is this a new or continuing activity? Continuing I. Business Statement 7ƇŹĳŏđŹŹ϶¨ƂêƂđŎđŏƂ϶А϶ͭ϶Ųêĩđϼ϶¨ƇĩĩđŹƂđċ϶ĨŗŵŎêƂ: a) Organization name, key personnel, and contact information; b) Mission statement; c) Brief description or overview of organization; d) Primary function and purpose of organization Name: JAKT Foundation, jaktfoundation.org Key Personnel: Adam Hegsted, President, board@jaktfoundation.org, 509.768.2178 Rob Holman, Vice President, board@jaktfoundation.org, 509.251.7170 Crave! Program Manager, Rachael Ludwick, rachael@jaktfoundation.org, 509.690.0353 The JAKT Foundation was founded in 2017 to support events such as Crave, Spokane Valley \[êŵŎđŵŹ϶~êŵńđƂϽ϶êŏċ϶ŗƂİđŵ϶ĨƇƂƇŵđ϶đƚđŏƂŹ϶Ƃŗ϶ąŗŏƂĳŏƇđ϶¨Ųŗńêŏđ϶ÈêňňđƢЪŹ϶ċđƚđňŗŲŎđŏƂ϶ŗĨ϶ community activities that reveal the impact that small businesses and events have on local economy. Vision: To create, celebrate, enrich, and expand our sense of community through events. Mission: Be the catalyst to build collaborations for the betterment of community. Core Values: * Build Community * Collaborate * Highlight chefs * Partner of Spokane Valley * Catalyst for community alliances * Passion for food and cultural events * Inclusionary, everyone benefits * Culinary leadership locally, regionally & nationally 2. ¡ŵŗŁđąƂ϶¨ƇŎŎêŵƢ϶А϶ͭ϶Ųêĩđ. Provide a concise summary of your request and what the project will accomplish. If it is part of a larger project, you may briefly describe the overall project. JAKT Foundation desires to execute and uphold our vision and mission statement by continuing the Spokane Valley Farmers Market at CenterPlace. The market is not just another amenity but rather an exciting weekly addition to a developing city and growing tourism destination. We want to continue catering to the needs of the local citizens and the traveling public on larger level while highlighting Spokanđ϶ÈêňňđƢЪŹ϶ĨêąĳňĳƂĳđŹϽ϶ŲêŵńŹϽ϶êŏċ϶ŗŲŲŗŵƂƇŏĳƂĳđŹ϶ to have a good time while supporting local. The JAKT Foundation remains committed to cultivating quality events that support local farmers, makers, musicians, and local businesses while creating a vibrant and fun market where those businesses can interact with their community. Market Incentives Provided: · EBT/SNAP o Customers swipe card at Info Booth & receive tokens to exchange for qualified goods · SNAP Market Match o EBT/SNAP customers are matched 1:1, up to $40 each market, doubling the amount of $ to spend on fresh produce at market · FMNP (Farmers Market Nutrition Program) o WIC (Woman, Infants, Children) o Senior FMNP · KERNEL (Kids Eating Right Nutrition & Exercise for Life) o ËđđńňƢ϶đċƇąêƂĳŗŏêň϶ńĳċЪŹ϶êąƂĳƚĳƂĳđŹ϶ƂİêƂ϶ŵđƜêŵċ϶Ѧͮ϶ĳŏ϶uE¤Ex϶ąêŹİ϶êĨƂđŵ϶ŲêŵƂĳąĳŲêƂĳŗŏ϶Ƃŗ϶ spend on fresh produce at market Providing these incentives not only helps our community and encourages healthy living, but puts us on a Washington and INW map that includes our Spokane Valley location, services provided, nearby businesses, bus routes, etc. They are distributed throughout the region at no cost to the market. 3. Detailed Project Budget – 1 page. Description and itemized budget for the income and expenses of the project. It is common for awarded amounts to be less than the amount requested. Please provide a plan for flexibility in your request to address how the proposed project may be adjusted to account for this. Additionally: a) Provide details if your organization applied for or received funding for this project from other sources b) What plans does the organization have to become self-sustainable? JAKT Foundation - SVFM 2024 Approved 9/30/24 2024 Budget SV Farmers Market – CenterPlace SVFM Income CenterPlace Vendors 16000 Farmers Market Vendors Subtotal Food Trucks 1000 Donations 1000 Economic Grant 0 Lodging Grant 32000 SVFM Sponsorship 12500 Farmers Market Revenue 62500 SVFM Expenses Advertising 5000 Market music 4250 Market Supplies 4000 One Time Costs 3000 Rent 16000 Market Manager 24000 Setup/down/training 4000 Reserves/Matching Fund @ 5% 3525 SVFM Expenses 63775 Net Revenue SVFM -1225 The JAKT Foundation is exploring organizational changes, partnerships, and funding sources to improve the sustainability of the SVFM. ¨ąŗŲđ϶ŗĨ϶Ëŗŵń϶А϶\[ƇňňƢ϶ċđŹąŵĳăđ϶Ƃİđ϶ŹąŗŲđ϶ŗĨ϶Ƃİđ϶ŲŵŗŁđąƂϼ϶°İĳŹ϶ŹđąƂĳŗŏ϶ŹİŗƇňċ϶êċċŵđŹŹ϶Ƃİđ϶ŹŲđąĳĨĳąŹ϶ of your project, including but not limited to: a. What specifically you wish to do; expand on your project summary b. How will your project increase tourism to the City of Spokane Valley? c. Does your organization have partnerships, or collaborate project efforts with other organizations to cross promote to encourage tourism? If so, please explain. d. Beginning and ending dates, location of event/activity e. Whether the project is seasonal; any plans to address weather constraints The JAKT Foundation is vested in the ongoing success of the Spokane Valley Farmers Market. The SVFM is an avenue to promote the growth and development of Spokane Valley as a whole. We wish to extend our summer season through the last Friday in September, add more themed markets, promotions with local nonprofits/businesses, blood drive, and continue with the addition of the Winter/Holiday Market. The SVFM adds a colorful amenity to tourists planning their stay and enhances the visitor experience. Low-income incentives (EBT, SNAP Match, WIC, FMNP, and KERNEL) need to be administered and documented properly by a trained staff member during market hours, then reviewed and reported by market manager to WSDA, FMNP, WSFMA for reimbursement/data. These incentives are crucial to market attendance, help low-income families, and the farmers! Money stays local from out-of-staters. The JAKT Foundation and SVFM is actively creating partnerships and collaborations to đŏİêŏąđ϶Ƃİđ϶êŵđê϶ЧċđŹƂĳŏêƂĳŗŏШ϶ĳċđŏƂĳƂƢϼ϶ °İđ϶ŎêŵńđƂ϶Ɯĳňň϶ŵƇŏ϶ƂİŵŗƇĩİ϶Ƃİđ϶ŎŗŏƂİŹ϶ŗĨ϶sƇŏđ϶А϶¨đŲƂđŎăđŵ϶ĳŏ϶ͮͬͮͱϽ϶ƜĳƂİ϶Ųňêŏŏĳŏĩ϶ăđĩƇŏ϶Ĩŗŵ϶ê϶ 2025 winter market and other possible event programming at Centerplace. Goals and Metrics – List specific goals and how your organization will measure the successful use of any awarded grant funding and increase in tourism. a) Strategies should be specific to the metrics outlined in the impact on tourism reporting. Describe the methodology used to determine if goals are met. b) What specific impact would the grant funding have on the project? c) Other metrics to measure success Goal: increase/enhance visitor stays Hotels will have a “local” amenity to direct guests too. Another fun thing in Spokane Valley to do on a Friday night and reinforce returning to a Spokane Valley lodging property. We will survey attendees so we can be responsive to desires for events and dates. Employ targeted digital marketing to visitors to Spokane Valley Promote the market and special events to neighboring cities & regions How will we know goals are met? The JAKT Foundation will use both informal and formal surveys to measure destination tourism impact in 2025. A combination of in-person surveying and a weekly drawing will encourage people to complete the survey questions. What specific impact would the grant funding have on the project? Grant funding is critical to the SVFM through providing marketing and staffing dollars. Other Metrics to Success Other metrics to success include growing and expanding vendor participation, special events/theme days, and regional awareness of the Spokane Valley Farmers Market. VIII. BOARD OF DIRECTORS/PRINCIPAL STAFF Adam Hegsted, President, Board@jaktfoundation.org Rob Holman, Vice President, Board@jaktfoundation.org Rachael Ludwick, Crave Program Manager, Rachael@jaktfoundation.org ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! QSPDFFET! ! 2025 City of Spokane Valley Lodging Tax Grant Funding Proposal Ѝ͵ {ĭƚƦĻ ƚŅ ƚƩƉ a. What specifically you wish to do? Expand on summary. The Northwest Tandem Rally organization recruited Valleyfest to host the 2025 NWTR in the Spokane Valley on July 4, 5 and 6, 2025. Valleyfest was selected by the organizers because of the success of the Cycle Celebration and the availability of bike rides in Eastern Washington and the Spokane Valley. Spokane successfully hosted NWTR in 2011 with over 500 participants. This ride is hosted throughout the Pacific Northwest on a five-year rotating cycle. In 2020, Spokane was set to host the tandem rally but it was cancelled due to Covid. July 2024 the rally was held in Corvallis, Oregon with 500 tandem bike riders attending. CenterPlace Regional Event Center has been selected as the host site where the supported rides will leave from July 5 and July 6, 2025. These supported rides are 20-, 40- and 60-mile bike rides which are supported with comfort stations along the routes. Riders also stop at local businesses along the routes. The NWTR will host a dinner at CenterPlace on Saturday evening with entertainment, food and friendship. On Sunday, there will be a concluding event at CenterPlace which should include ice cream and/or beer. The third ride is an unsupported ride following suggested routes in the Spokane Valley and Spokane County that the riders can explore on their own schedule. At least 90% of the 500 riders will come from outside the area. In looking at the amenities for the ride, the proximity of hotels near the trail and opportunity to camp at the Spokane Fairgrounds were favorable to the association in making their decision about the Spokane Valley site. The Northwest Tandem Rally was started in 1986 and has organized tandem bicycle rallies across the Pacific Northwest for nearly 40 years. Typically 500 tandem riders travel from all across the western United States as well as from Canada and the eastern states. Each year, rally participants eagerly look Valleyfest will have Cycle Celebration as well on the last Sunday in July. Two committees are being formed so that Cycle Celebration and the NWTR will be adequately staffed. In addition, Valleyfest will be September 19-21, 2025 in the Spokane Valley. Lodging nights are an important measure of a successful event or marketing program. Lodging nights are needed by attendees, vendors, and the talent which NWTR brings in from locations further than 50- miles and from out of state. This highlights the City of Spokane Valley assets and makes it a successful event. This includes highlighting what the city prides itself on: Partnering with local contractors as a fiscally responsible way to maintain a healthy budget and supporting the various vehicles for the Community Identity and Pride are developed through the utilization of our trail system, through physical recreation and destination-type activities. This exposes outside and surrounding-area participants to our local retailers, hoteliers, and restaurants. Participants will have the opportunity to celebrate and reminisce about just how far the City of Spokane Valley has come, all while observing the visible assets of a city whose Focus is on the Future: infrastructure, businesses, trail systems, libraries, and schools. b. How will it increase tourism in the City of Spokane Valley Participant visits to website, social media campaign and targeted emails from NWTR database which will feature attributes of the City of Spokane Valley. This will encourage new visitors to the area, extended hotel stays, local shopping and restaurant visits. Since the holiday weekend is traditionally not busy for tourists in Spokane Valley, this will bring in additional tourists. c. Partnerships or collaborate project Local businesses including hotels, restaurants, tourist amenities, and retail. Valleyfest organization d. Beginning and ending dates, location of event activity July 4-6, 2024 Headquartered out of CenterPlace with rides taking place throughout the Spokane Valley. e. Seasonal Will take place whether rain or shine. f. Other information LTAC Request: $8,000 NWTR participants plan these annual trips to visit new regions and often stay in the area for extra days to ride additional trails, shop and eat in the area businesses. Other communities hosting the NWTR in the past have accessed local lodging tax grants. Rally participants often plan to stay after the rally and ride on other local trails. For example, after the 2011 Spokane rally, many tourists stayed extra days to ride the Trail of the Coeur tha Trail. The Valleyfest Cycle Celebration will again be held the last Sunday in July. Two separate committees will be formed so that both events are adequately staffed. Valleyfest will be September 19-21, 2025. City of Spokane Valley Lodging Tax Grant 2025 - Impact on Tourism Item 5 When requesting funds, applying organizations must provide an estimate of the following and a method for how those estimates were determined. Opsui!Uboefn!Sbmmz!31360Wbmmfzgftu Applicant: Overall Attendance, Predicted: Enter the total number of people predicted to attend the activity. When requesting funds, organizations should provide an estimate of the predicted attendance and a method for determining the actual attendance. Total Overall Attendance Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart EjsfduDpvou provided below. ** Please Explain: Provide a short explanation about the specific type of method used to determine the attendance count (such as surveys, vehicle counts, hotel room reservations, etc.) Sfhjtusbujpo!jogp!boe!qptu!sbmmz!tvswfz Attendance, 50+ Miles, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to travel a distance of over 50 miles to attend the activity. Attendance, Out of State/Out of Country, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to travel from out of the state or country to attend the activity and a method for determining the actual attendance. Totaltraveling 50+ miles Of total, attendees who traveled from another state or country Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart EjsfduDpvou provided below. ** Please Explain: Provide a short explanation about the specific type of method used. Sfhjtusbujpo!jogp Page 1 of 3 Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to pay for overnight lodging while attending the activity. Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to attend the activity without paying for overnight lodging. Paid Accommodations Unpaid Accommodations Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart EjsfduDpvou below.** Please Explain: Provide a short explanation about the specific type of method used. Sfhjtusbujpo!jogp!boe!tvswfz Paid Lodging Nights, Predicted: Enter the number of predicted lodging nights associated with this activity. A lodging night is one or more persons occupying a room for a single night. When requesting funds, organizations should provide an estimate of figure and a method for determining it. Paid Lodging Nights* Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart SfqsftfoubujwfTvswfz provided below. ** Please Explain: Provide a short explanationabout the specific typeof method used. Qptu!sjef!tvswfz Page 2 of 3 *Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committeedefines the Paid Lodging Night as “One Lodging night = one or more persons occupying one room for one night” **Methods in determining actual or estimated number of visitors and/or paid room nights: Direct Count: Actual count of visitors using methods such as paid admissions or registrations, clicker counts at entry points, vehicle counts or number of chairs filled. A direct count may also include information collected directly from businesses, such as hotels, restaurants or tour guides, likely to be affected by an event. Indirect Count: Estimate based on information related to the number of visitors such as raffle tickets sold, redeemed discount certificates, brochures handed out, police requirements for crowd control or visual estimates. Representative Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors/ participants. A representative survey is a highly structured data collection tool, based on a defined random sample of participants, and the results can be reliably projected to the entire population attending an event and includes margin of error and confidence level. Informal Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors or participants in a non- random manner that is not representative of all visitors or participants. Informal survey results cannot be projected to the entire visitor population and provide a limited indicator of attendance because not all participants had an equal chance of being included in the survey. 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The festival provides free access to kids 10 and under since the first year. Our mission isto serve as a bridge through lights and arts for genuine cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. Our Story Spokane and its surrounding communities have a long history of supporting arts and culture. In 2015, the Washington State Chinese Lantern Festival drew over 80,000 visitors. It was the largest cultural festival since Expo ’74, the World’s Fair. The festival organizers, buoyed by the overwhelming attendance of the 2015 show and interested in making it an annual experience held in the Inland Northwest, formed a nonprofit and network of partners including the City of Spokane Valley, Accurate Insurance, Avista and Avista Foundation. Since 2018, ‘Winterfest’ has become an annual festival tradition for many local families. Our displays can be found leading up to the event in local libraries and within Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Like many organizations who operate in-person, Northwest Winterfest had to navigate the 2020 COVID shutdowns. The festival went virtual –and working with Spokane Arts and 30+ cultural groups –produced videos featuring a variety of cultures and painted trees which showcased the cultures and artistic talents from regional artisans. In 2021 and 2022, Northwest Winterfest resumed in-person shows in Spokane and Kennewick and has continued to evolve. We observed that many kids who attended the festival were affected by the stinging cold often present during the winter months. To remedy this, we moved the festival inside starting in 2022. Feedback from families has been positive as they have been able to stay longer to enjoy the festival without sacrificing the winter experience. The festival is a nonprofit, focusing on serving as a bridge for cultural understanding and appreciation, as well as an educational opportunity for the children in our region. We strive to make this event accessible and enjoyable to everyone. All kids 10 and under enjoy FREE access to the festival. We also provide tickets to families who cannot afford so they can bring their kids to experience this event. The smileon kids’ faces tell you the whole story of how much they enjoy the amazing displays, performances, and cultures. Unlike other traveling shows, Northwest Winterfest is operated by people who live in our community, who want to bring more cultures to the region, especially for the educational enhancement for the children, and supported by grants and sponsorships from local government, corporations, groups and individuals. 1 ProjectSummary The marketing and promotion of the Northwest Winterfest is being coordinated and supported by Avista, Visit Spokane, Mirabeau Park Hotel, City of Spokane Valley, Inlander, other nonprofits partners, our sponsors, and 30 pluscultural organizations in the region. The funding support we request from Lodging tax $45,000 will be used to support our marketing campaign, display storage during offseason, siterental and other events operations cost, including new displays such as we acquired in 2024. We have also partnered with Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital,Spokane Valley Arts Council,Spokane Libraries, STCU and many local businesses to support and cross promote each other. The impact ofNorthwest Winterfest on tourismto the City of Spokane Valley and our region will be long-term oriented as it is an annual event and has a successful track record. Positioned as a premier holiday eventhome to Spokane Valley, Northwest Winterfest was featured on NBC TODAY show, all local TV stations, prints, and social media networks. Northwest Winterfest is growing each year with attendance and popularity.It is on its way to becoming a regional tradition like ValleyFest and Hoopfest. 1 750.00 $1,500 2,000.005,400.003,150.001,680.005,000.007,500.002,000.003,800.002,400.002,500.001,000.006,500.001,750.003,500.002,600.001,500.005,000.00 60,000.00 15,000.00 67,400.0063,980.0017,570.00 301,730.00 $ $ $$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Targeted marketingSign ScottInlanderTransporation Marhshall to FairLabor moving inRepair labor & materialsSet up laborTake down laborUhaul & Labor move hospitalTransporation Fair to MarshallLabor moving outCrane and equpment rentalPowerStaff CMSStaff KiwanisStaff SeanMC and equipmentVolunteer food and beverageFood staffPerformersSupplies MarketingTotalEvent OperationTotalGrand Total Net profits/loss 3,000 35,00015,00015,00020,000 88,000 5,000.005,000.00 2,200.00 64,500.0032,000.0055,000.0052,000.00 10/7/2024 25,000.00 52,000.00 27,200.00 162,800.00 151,500.00162,800.00 319,300.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Spokane GrantSponsorshipCash balance Vendor feesRegular ticketsProduction materialLaborTransportation Int'lAirfare/Visa for staff/FoodInsurance WilburMarshallTotal Grant and SponsorhsipTotalVendorTotalTickets revenueTotalGrand TotalFairground RentalTotalArtisanTotalStorageWe also receive grants and sponsorship support from other organizations such as Avista, STCU, Leafguard.The festival will grow in tickets sales and work with creative ways to reduce annual marketing budget to become self-sustainable. This is also the Annual Operation Budget for Northwest Winterfest Northwest Winterfest Budget 2025 RevenueExpenditures Scope of Work a.What it is you wish to do? The 2025Northwest Winterfest features the following: o Expandscope ofDinosaur displays and interactive dinosaur themed activities o Northwest Winterfest Cultural Celebrations witharts, crafts, and live performanceson the dedicated stage o Northwest Winterfest Kids Wonderland with interactive activitiessuch as scavenger hunt o Educational guided tours available for schools and nonprofits o Hand-painted Christmas Treesby local artists featuring 20 cultures b.How willyour project increasetourism to the City of Spokane Valley? Northwest Winterfest provides an opportunity for all families to this event by offering free access for allkids 10 and under. Northwest Winterfest will bring guests from near and far to Spokane Valley, increasing the hotel occupancy, local restaurant visits, and retail sales. The Hispanic, Asian, African American, Native American, Middle Eastern, the Caucasian Community, and many others will come together in unity for a cross cultural exchange by celebrating our beloved holiday traditions. Northwest Winterfest will add to the identity of the City of Spokane Valley as being a unique, family friendlyand culturally diverse community. c.Does your organization have partnerships, or collaborate project efforts with other organizations to cross promote to encourage tourism? If so please explain. Northwest Winterfest has built a network of partners over the years. City of Spokane Valley and Visit Spokane havebeen the longest partnersin helping the festival get off ground. We also partnered with our sponsors such as Avista, STCU, WashingtonState Festival Association Mirabeau Park Hotel, Kumonof Spokane, Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, Spokane Public Library, Inlander, Spokane News, and many others to cross promote each other. d.What arethe beginning and ending dates of your project?Location of the event. th November 28, 2025to December 31, 2026, indoor at Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. e.Is it a seasonal activity appropriate to its location? Any plans to address weather constraints. Yes.The Spokane County Fair & Expo Center is a perfect location for this event, with many other holiday events held there annually. It is handicap accessible, with free parking. And it is on the public transportationroute. It is an indoor event.Guests loved it to be indoors. During the 2022 season, little kids and elder adults can enjoy the splendid displays and performances without having to worry about the coldness and wetness. 1 f.Any other specific scope related information The smileon the kids from 1 to 95 tells the whole story of our festival. As a festival organized andhosted by a nonprofitorganization led by peoplewhoreside in theregionand have businesses in theCity of Spokane Valley, Northwest Winterfest is truly a local and long term orientedfestival. None of theleadership teammembershas taken home one penny in the past 5 years, on the other hand, they have put in countless hours and their personal resources including moneyinto this event to grow the festival. 2 Goals and Metrics: Northwest Winterfest has becomea popular family friendly holiday lights and arts festival for Spokane Valley. We strategically chose the Fairground indoor location so it is branded as a Spokane Valley event but is convenient for people of the region to enjoy indoors during the December snow month. Northwest Winterfest will reach out to interestedhotels that are located in Spokane Valley to create holiday stay and play packages. We want to bringmorepeople from Northern Idaho and Central Washington to Spokane Valley. Our ticketing system will provide a report on the geographic locations of our guests. Our marketing efforts will also target these locations for increased attendance, especially via social media platforms. The funding we request will help us continuethis unique event combining arts, culture,lighted giantlanterns, holiday celebrations, food and crafts over the holidays, therefore perfectly fitting the goal and priorities ofthelodging tax. 1 5 2025 5 thst to Dece, 2025. 28 - Sam Song - Northwest Winterfest Board of Directors Lee CameronPresident Danielle XuTreasurer Sean MacoskySecretary ChrkosiBoard member Lee Cameron-Chair Sam Song-Chair 750.00 $1,500 2,000.005,400.003,150.001,680.005,000.007,500.002,000.003,800.002,400.002,500.001,000.006,500.001,750.003,500.002,600.001,500.005,000.00 60,000.00 15,000.00 67,400.0063,980.0017,570.00 301,730.00 $ $ $$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Targeted marketingSign ScottInlanderTransporation Marhshall to FairLabor moving inRepair labor & materialsSet up laborTake down laborUhaul & Labor move hospitalTransporation Fair to MarshallLabor moving outCrane and equpment rentalPowerStaff CMSStaff KiwanisStaff SeanMC and equipmentVolunteer food and beverageFood staffPerformersSupplies MarketingTotalEvent OperationTotalGrand Total Net profits/loss 3,000 35,00015,00015,00020,000 88,000 5,000.005,000.00 2,200.00 64,500.0032,000.0055,000.0052,000.00 10/7/2024 25,000.00 52,000.00 27,200.00 162,800.00 151,500.00162,800.00 319,300.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Spokane GrantSponsorshipCash balance Vendor feesRegular ticketsProduction materialLaborTransportation Int'lAirfare/Visa for staff/FoodInsurance WilburMarshallTotal Grant and SponsorhsipTotalVendorTotalTickets revenueTotalGrand TotalFairground RentalTotalArtisanTotalStorageWe also receive grants and sponsorship support from other organizations such as Avista, STCU, Leafguard.The festival will grow in tickets sales and work with creative ways to reduce annual marketing budget to become self-sustainable. This is also the Annual Operation Budget for Northwest Winterfest Northwest Winterfest Budget 2025 RevenueExpenditures 630.00360.00 1,176.00 1,124.00 1,560.00 1,540.00 1,440.00 5,490.001,000.00 2,000.022,002.00 5,000.005,000.00 2,000.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Fair Budget Blue Sky KXLY Radio iHeart Radio Radio Spokane Spokane Company Interstate Fair Marketing and Safety Budget 2025TVRadio KXLY 4 TV NewsKHQ 6 TV News KREM 2 TV News FOX 28 KICR KPNDKEYF 101KDRK 93.7NOW 105.7KHTQKXLY FM ZZU92.9KXLY AMKISC 98.1KKZX 98.9 31.61 53.41 21.99 34.88 25.00 60.00 140.00 750.00 300.00300.00 600.00400.00200.00 1,134.00 9,675.00 1,500.00 2,000.004,000.003,000.002,800.004,000.003,000.00 30,000.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ PrintMisc Billboard KCDA 103.1NISC FMExchangeMisc Paid AdsMural Artist FeeArt Design FeeWebsite updatesLinkedIn Premium Service Mailchimp includes added newsletter cost 9-11Paddle.com Slider Revolution for websiteWordpressElementor Site HosingOvation Dyanamic Content for ElementorTV Production VideoRadio and TV Voice over Banner Supplies estimatedGoDaddyOrganic Social Media posting HootsuiteSiteground Web HostingMisc advertisingDigital Billboard 31,700.00 23,000.00 40,000.00 250,000.00 439,047.91 $ $ $ $ $ Total Fair Budget Online Paid Online ads this will be dispersed over the listed platforms + $1700 Spokane County Interstate Fair Safety Budget HULUTIKTOKFacebook Twitter Instagram Reddit LinkedINSnapchatYouTube Google Adwords Spokane News Spokane Valley FirePhoenix SecurityLaw Enforcement The number one priority of the Spokane County Interstate Fair is keeping the community safe. In addition to public safety, we work diligently to enhance the Spokane County Interstate Fair attractions, educational exhibits and the entertainment acts in the Grandstand Arena and increase advertising efforts to reach audiences outside of the Spokane area. Spokane County Interstate Fair: Gate attendance/revenue for Interstate Fair Entertainment revenue Food revenue Carnival revenue Alcohol revenue Hotel/Motel revenues (number of nights reserved during Fair) Number of lodging properties that partner/participate Great Resorts Survey TicketsWest Spokane County Fair and Expo Center Advisory Board Craig Opsal Clint Branz Wayne Brokaw Lee Cameron Jeff Sevigney Kary Gibbs Arthur Whitten Sedona Anderson (youth position) Fair and Expo Staff Erin Gurtel, Director Jason Hibbs, Facilities Manager Rachelle Buchanan, Marketing and Sales Manager Jessica McLaughlin, Fair Coordinator William Johnston, Accounting Heather Beavers, Staff Assistant Caitlin Jereda, Receptionist Gregg Knapp, Maintenance Supervisor Cory Goltiani, Maintenance Matthew Gibson, Maintenance David Aronson, Maintenance Don Tucker, Maintenance Judy Percival, Maintenance Austin Hartin, Maintenance Garrett Golke, Event Production Coordinator Spokane Pride, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt mostly volunteer organization, promotes Queer, and citizens with identities beyond the binaries (LGBTQIA2S+). Through family-friendly Pride Parade and Festival, we provide progressive cultural opportunities and experiences for the greater Inland Northwest community. tƩƚƆĻĭƷ {ǒƒƒğƩǤ Ļ ƦƌğƓ Ʒƚ ƩĻƓƷ ƒźƩğĬĻğǒ ƒĻğķƚǞƭ ƦğƩƉ ğƓķ ǒƭĻ ƷŷĻ ĻǣźƭƷźƓŭ ƭƷğŭĻ źƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ ğƓķ ŷğǝĻ ĻƓƷĻƩƷğźƓƒĻƓƷ ŅƩƚƒ ğƩƚǒƓķ ƷŷĻ ƩĻŭźƚƓ ƦĻƩŅƚƩƒ͵ Ļ ğźƒ Ʒƚ ŷğǝĻ ğƩƚǒƓķ ЏЉ Ʒƚ ЊЉЉ ǝĻƓķƚƩƭ ŅƩƚƒ ǝğƩźƚǒƭ ĬǒƭźƓĻƭƭĻƭΉƚƩŭƭ ğƓķ Ǟźƌƌ ŭźǝĻ ƦƩźƚƩźƷǤ Ʒƚ ƷŷƚƭĻ ƷŷğƷ ŷğǝĻ ğ ƦƩĻƭĻƓĭĻ źƓ ƷŷĻ {ƦƚƉğƓĻ ğƌƌĻǤ͵ Ļ ƷŷźƓƉ {ĻƦƷĻƒĬĻƩ Ǟƚǒƌķ ĬĻ ğ ŭƩĻğƷ ƷźƒĻ Ʒƚ ķƚ Ʒŷźƭ ĻǝĻƓƷ͵ Ļγƌƌ ƩĻƓƷ ƦƚƩƷ ƚ ƦƚƷƷźĻƭ ğƓķ ƷğƉĻ ĭğƩĻ ƚŅ ƚƷŷĻƩ ǞğƭƷĻ ƒğƓğŭĻƒĻƓƷ ƭĻƩǝźĭĻƭ͵ Ļ Ǟźƌƌ ğƌƭƚ ƦƩƚǝźķĻ ŷĻğƌƷŷ ƭĻƩǝźĭĻƭ ğƷ Ʒŷźƭ ĻǝĻƓƷ͵ .ǒķŭĻƷ CƚƩ ğƌƌĻǤ tƩźķĻ tƚƩƷΏƚΏƦƚƷƷźĻƭ ЊͲЎЉЉ {ƚǒƓķΉƌźŭŷƷźƓŭ ЎͲЉЉЉ ƚƌǒƓƷĻĻƩ ŅƚƚķΉźƓĭĻƓƷźǝĻƭ ЊͲЉЉЉ aźƭĭĻƌğƓźƚǒƭ 9ǝĻƓƷ {ǒƦƦƌźĻƭ ЊͲЉЉЉ ƩǒĭƉ wĻƓƷğƌ ЋЎЉ 9ƓƷĻƩƷğźƓƒĻƓƷ ЊͲАЎЉ ĻƓƷΉƷğĬƌĻΉĭŷğźƩ ƩĻƓƷğƌƭ ЊͲЎЉЉ {ĭƚƦĻ ƚŅ ǞƚƩƉ ŅƚƩ ğƌƌĻǤ tƩźķĻ Our target demographic for this event is principally members of the lgbtq+ community, although we do believe pride events are a celebration of the community they are in so all are welcome! We aim to draw in people in the queer community from all over the inland northwest as well, as we have been networking will all the different pride events/organizations in our region, from Libby Montana to Pendleton, Oregon, to Seattle, we want to create Pride events outside of June for this community to celebrate, be visible and showcase our regions different communities. We also aim to lift up all marginalized communities with this event and our organization. With the Spokane Pride Parade and Festival we have created not only one of Spokane's largest events, but it is hands down the most accessible, as we believe all people should have the opportunity to enjoy Pride events. We have ASL interpreters at each stage, special volunteers to help people with disabilities, and we lineup vendors on paved paths (some of which we create with construction mats) so people in wheel chairs and walkers can access them. Pride in the Spokane area also encompasses much of our BIPOC community as well, we invite all of the their organizations to be a part of our festival and actively look to let that community shine through our events in addition to the lgbtq+ community. We believe more community events like this not only encourage people to come together from around the city and region, but they create a space for the queer communty to be themselves and spread joy and celebrate acceptance and love, which in tern creates better mental health for us collectively and lessens the amount of hate and hostility in our area. We also use Pride events to connect the queer communities to health services that are already available, but often are not as used by this marginalized community. We'll have STI testing/info, a vaccine clinic, info on HIV, connections with social workers and psychological services just to name a few. Dƚğƌƭ ğƓķ aĻƷƩźĭƭ We're aiming to use our survey and social media data to gauge the success of drawing people from outside of the city with various incentives as stated in the previous parts of the application. In addition to that, we believe that for the first year bringing 3,000 people to this event will count as a big success, and 1,500 to be a mild success. We have data to suggest that this will be an easy mark to hit, as we produced the first Garland Pride in a neighborhood in north Spokane this August which was a huge success, we had 50 vendors and around 2,500 attendees throughout the day, we believe we can blow these numbers out of the water with starting a Pride Celebration in Spokane Valley. People in the lgbtq+ community and many others are so excited for events like this, and we'll be networking with MANY other organizations that will help promote this event within their circles. This grant funding will make this event entirely possible, we're not likely to try such a heavy initial lift without some buy in from the city, we're a mostly volunteer org which recently hired it's first Executive Director, and we'd love to take this on, we'll just need a little help. Authorization {ƌğĭƉ tƚƌƌ L ƷƚƚƉ ЊЉΉЊЋΉЋЍ ğǒƷŷƚƩźǩĻķ ağƷƷŷĻǞ ƷŷĻ 95 Ʒƚ ĻǣƦƌƚƩĻ ƦƩƚķǒĭźƓŭ ğ {ƦƚƉğƓĻ ğƌƌĻǤ tƩźķĻ ŅƚƩ ЋЉЋЎ͵ ağƷƷŷĻǞ ğƭ 95 ğƌƭƚ ŷğƭ ğ ǞźķĻ ƌğƷźƷǒķĻ ƚƓ ƦƌğƓƓźƓŭ ğƓķ ǞƚƩƉźƓŭ ƷƚǞğƩķ ƓĻǞ ĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ ĻǝĻƓƷƭ ğƓķ ŅźƓķźƓŭ ŅǒƓķźƓŭ͵ {ƦƚƉğƓĻ tƩźķĻ .ƚğƩķ ƚŅ 5źƩĻĭƷƚƩƭ Drew Parker, President Jacob Schwartz, Vice President Chris Drohan, Treasurer Anna Brougher, Secretary Whitney Youngs, board member Val Walton, Board member Dave Walton, board member dainan beard, board member Shelby dirks, Board member Faye Wilson, Board member Finn Warren, board member Conrad Durglo, Board member {ƷğŅŅ Matthew Danielson, Executive Director Organization Name: Spokane Regional Sports Commission; DBA Spokane Sports Key Personnel: Ashley Blake, CEO ashley@spokanesports.org Mission: Spokane Sports mission is to Create and deliver impactful events and athlete experiences that cultivate growth in our community through the power of sports. Key Programs and Services Offered Spokane Sports recruits, retains, and facilitates sports events in our region and hosts 50- 70 Championships a year across regional, national, Olympic Trial, and international divisions. Core clients are the US Olympic and Paralympic Sport Governing Bodies and Collegiate Organizations. In a typical year, Spokane Sports events attract between 100K- 150K out-of-market athletes, spectators, officials, and administrators. We are committed to supporting our stakeholders with an unparalleled level of service and expertise. As a full-service event hosting organization, we are capable of producing and managing every element of a major championship including travel/housing coordination, event promotion/media/marketing, event logistics/management, financial support, athlete experience, and facility development. Detailed Project Budget: Spokane Sports LTAC Request: 1.Event Signage & Banners -$35K Includes premium weatherproof banners, general and event specific. Location signage Medical Registration Welcome banners Start/finish line 2.Photography Package -$15K Professional on-site photography capturing action shots and venue images for ongoing marketing and media use. Plan to become self-sustainable: Due to the launch phase of the project, costs are front loaded, with significant funding needed to open and successfully operate the facility in 2025 for the preview season and 2026 for the championship season. In addition to looking at creative pathways for cost recovery of operating the facility, on-going efforts are being made to secure grants, sponsorship, naming rights, generate ticketing revenue, generate merchandise revenue, generate programmatic revenue, and event registration revenue. ŅĬĞÊħí ŅĬňőŋ őÊĂĂɁ Ashley Blake, Chief Executive Officer Cherie Gwinn, Sr Director of Events Jason Campbell, Vice President of Operations Anna Alsept, Director of Sports Management Keytra Lewis, Director of Marketing & Communications Marit Jacobs, Director of Business Development Carmen Winslow, Project Coordinator Jessie Ward, Sport Management Coordinator TJ Crater, Event Logistics Manager Haley Steele, Hospitality Coordinator Keith Webber, Marketing & Content Coordinator ŅĬĞÊħí ŅĬňőŋ 9ĬÊňé ĬĂ @čňíãőĬňŋɁ Rustin Hall, ALSC Architects Dan Zimmerer, Ruby Hospitality Catherine Brazil, University of WA Valerie Santillanes, Peppertree Inns Chris Bell, NAI Black Danielle Beaudine Davenport Hotel Collection Stephanie Curran, Spokane Public Facilities District Brook Baker-Spink, Baker Construction Dr. Jeff Geldien, Gonzaga University Mike Ekins, Interface Commercial Capital Alexis Alexander, Avista Utilities Bryn West, River Park Square Brandon Haugen, Kalispell Develop Corp !"#$%& !"'() Budget Overview: 2024 Budget–PASSED BY BOARD - FY24 P&L *$%+$',-.&/&01&'2324 JAN 2024FEB 2024MAR 2024APR 2024MAY 2024JUN 2024JUL 2024AUG 2024SEP 2024OCT 2024NOV 2024DEC 2024TOTAL Revenue Restricted$0.00 Lodging Tax 2%12,083.3312,083.3312,083.3312,083.3312,083.3312,083.3312,083.3312,083.3312,083.3312,083.3312,083.3312,083.37$145,000.00 PFD Service Fee Track & Field Officials36,475.0025,000.0020,000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00$81,475.00 Regional TPA110,000.00110,000.00140,000.00200,000.00186,809.00190,000.00200,000.00220,000.00210,000.00170,000.00170,000.00140,000.00$2,046,809.00 Rental Car55,000.000.0055,000.000.000.000.0055,000.000.000.000.0055,000.000.00$220,000.00 Spokane Valley TPA33,333.3333,333.3333,333.3333,333.3333,333.3333,333.3333,333.3333,333.3333,333.3333,333.3333,333.3333,333.37$400,000.00 Total Restricted246,891.66180,416.66260,416.66245,416.66232,225.66235,416.66300,416.66265,416.66255,416.66215,416.66270,416.66185,416.74$2,893,284.00 Unrestricted$0.00 Athlete Registration & Event Commitment Revenue60,000.0021,000.0028,000.0094,000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0026,000.00$229,000.00 Donations152.92152.92152.92152.92152.92152.92152.92152.92152.92152.92152.92152.88$1,835.00 Event Ticket Sales31,000.0018,853.0010,000.0025,000.00520.000.000.000.000.000.005,000.008,500.00$98,873.00 Interest2,500.002,500.003,000.003,000.003,000.003,000.003,000.003,000.003,000.003,000.003,000.003,000.00$35,000.00 Sponsors8,333.338,333.338,333.338,333.338,333.338,333.338,333.338,333.338,333.338,333.338,333.338,333.37$100,000.00 Total Unrestricted101,986.2550,839.2549,486.25130,486.2512,006.2511,486.2511,486.2511,486.2511,486.2511,486.2516,486.2545,986.25$464,708.00 Total Revenue$348,877.91$231,255.91$309,902.91$375,902.91$244,231.91$246,902.91$311,902.91$276,902.91$266,902.91$226,902.91$286,902.91$231,402.99$3,357,992.00 GROSS PROFIT$348,877.91$231,255.91$309,902.91$375,902.91$244,231.91$246,902.91$311,902.91$276,902.91$266,902.91$226,902.91$286,902.91$231,402.99$3,357,992.00 Expenditures Community Development5,000.005,000.005,000.005,000.005,000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00$25,000.00 Conference & Continued Education Fees1,416.671,416.671,416.671,416.671,416.671,416.671,416.671,416.671,416.671,416.671,416.671,416.63$17,000.00 Copier Lease1,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.63$20,000.00 Credit Card Processing & Bank Fees41.6741.6741.6741.6741.6741.6741.6741.6741.6741.6741.6741.63$500.00 Destination Marketing - Creative Design25,000.0025,000.0025,000.0025,000.005,000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00$105,000.00 Destination Marketing - General50,000.0050,000.0025,000.0025,000.0025,000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00$175,000.00 Destination Marketing– Signage & Hardware2,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.00$30,000.00 Destination Media3,750.003,750.003,750.003,750.003,750.003,750.003,750.003,750.003,750.003,750.003,750.003,750.00$45,000.00 Destination Photography & Videography2,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.002,500.00$30,000.00 Dues and Subscriptions2,083.332,083.332,083.332,083.332,083.332,083.332,083.332,083.332,083.332,083.332,083.332,083.37$25,000.00 Event Commitments200,000.00180,000.00165,000.0090,000.0055,000.0020,000.0010,000.0030,000.0050,000.000.0050,000.00100,000.00$950,000.00 Health & Dental Insurance5,517.835,517.835,517.835,517.835,517.835,517.835,517.835,517.835,517.835,517.835,517.835,517.87$66,214.00 Hosting5,000.005,000.005,000.005,000.005,000.005,000.005,000.005,000.005,000.005,000.005,000.005,000.00$60,000.00 Insurance875.00875.00875.00875.00875.00875.00875.00875.00875.00875.00875.00875.00$10,500.00 Miscellaneous3,333.333,333.333,333.333,333.333,333.333,333.333,333.333,333.333,333.333,333.333,333.333,333.37$40,000.00 Office & Event Supplies4,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.37$55,000.00 Office & Storage Space6,666.676,666.676,666.676,666.676,666.676,666.676,666.676,666.676,666.676,666.676,666.676,666.63$80,000.00 Payroll Service625.00625.00625.00625.00625.00625.00625.00625.00625.00625.00625.00625.00$7,500.00 Payroll tax10,560.0010,560.0010,560.0010,560.0010,560.0010,560.0010,560.0010,560.0010,560.0010,560.0010,560.0024,000.00$140,160.00 Personnel70,400.0070,400.0070,400.0070,400.0070,400.0070,400.0070,400.0070,400.0070,400.0070,400.0070,400.00160,000.00$934,400.00 Professional Services & Fees19,583.3319,583.3319,583.3319,583.3319,583.3319,583.3319,583.3319,583.3319,583.3319,583.3319,583.3319,583.37$235,000.00 Promotional Items0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0035,000.0030,000.000.00$65,000.00 Simple Matching2,250.002,250.002,250.002,250.002,250.002,250.002,250.002,250.002,250.002,250.002,250.002,250.00$27,000.00 Technology4,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.334,583.37$55,000.00 Travel–Events, Meetings, Conferences, Legislative0.005,000.0020,000.004,000.005,000.0010,000.0030,000.000.000.006,000.0020,000.0010,000.00$110,000.00 Unrestricted Hosting1,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.671,666.63$20,000.00 Total Expenditures$429,602.83$414,602.83$389,602.83$298,602.83$244,602.83$179,602.83$189,602.83$179,602.83$199,602.83$190,602.83$249,602.83$362,642.87$3,328,274.00 NET OPERATING REVENUE$ -80,724.92$ -183,346.92$ -79,699.92$77,300.08$ -370.92$67,300.08$122,300.08$97,300.08$67,300.08$36,300.08$37,300.08$ -131,239.88$29,718.00 Other Expenditures Depreciation Expense250.00250.00250.00250.00250.00250.00250.00250.00250.00250.00250.00250.00$3,000.00 Total Other Expenditures$250.00$250.00$250.00$250.00$250.00$250.00$250.00$250.00$250.00$250.00$250.00$250.00$3,000.00 NET OTHER REVENUE$ -250.00$ -250.00$ -250.00$ -250.00$ -250.00$ -250.00$ -250.00$ -250.00$ -250.00$ -250.00$ -250.00$ -250.00$ -3,000.00 NET REVENUE$ -80,974.92$ -183,596.92$ -79,949.92$77,050.08$ -620.92$67,050.08$122,050.08$97,050.08$67,050.08$36,050.08$37,050.08$ -131,489.88$26,718.00 1/1 Saturday, October 12, 2024 02:59 PM GMT-07:00 Spokane Valley Heritage Museum Board of Directors 2024 Board ChairDr Bill Phillips Vice ChairWill Mellick TreasurerNancy Pulham SecretaryJaime McLeod BookkeeperJoyce Mann MemberTom McArthur MemberBill Crawford MemberPat Wallace MemberJeff Danner MemberCarol Anderson MemberNathan Riley MemberMarilyn Miller MemberJanie Gottschaulk MemberLisa Collins MemberBarry Conklin MemberDean Heitt Staff: Jayne Singleton, Director, Grant Writer, Valley Historian IT/Website Management: Lisa Faulkner Marketing/Social Media: Nichole Bogarosh 2025 Proposed Operating Budget Spokane Valley Heritage Museum Projected RevenueJan 1, 25 Dec 31, 25Notes Membership/private5,000.00Estimated Entry donation11,000.00Estimated Corporate Contributions10,000.00Estimated Auction & Fundraisers10,000.00Estimated Gift Shop1,000.00Estimated Photo & Archives research sales2,500.00Estimated L Tax Grant25,000.00estimated Miscellaneous Grants20,000.00estimated Legislature Appropriation Balance97,000.00Allocated to specific items per Grant Total Projected Revenue 181,500.00 Projected Operating Expense Exhibit Production Expense3,000.00 Exhibit Marketing Expense5,000.00 Fundraising, Event, Program Expense3,000.00 Tourism Marketing & Promotion10,000.00(inkind: 22,000) Staff20,000.00 Property Tax1,500.00 Insurance-Liability3,000.00 Postage900.00 Professional Assoc. Dues/Subscriptions600.00WMA, AAM Building Repairs/Maintenance/Security117,000.00North façade restoration, windows Staff Development/Training600.00 Supplies-Office3,000.00 Supplies-Museum2,500.00 Supplies-archival3,000.00 Telephone/Internet1,350.00 Travel workshops/development500.00 Utilities/Sewer/Heat/Elect/Water4,000.00 Sales Tax300.00 Repro/digital cost1,500.00 Photo Sales expense750.00 Total Projected Expense181,500.00 proposed by Budget Comm 10.8.24 Events Budget 2025 HUB Sports Center Spokane Projected Expenses Valley Match Promotion/Advertising $10,000 $6,000 $4,000 Marketing $28,000 $14,000 $14,000 Staffing $169,065 $75,000 $94,065 Operations $167,000 $58,000 $109,000 Total Expense $374,065 $153,000 $221,065 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES August 8, 2024 7:30am // HUB Sports Center Studio 3 1. Opening Prayer 2. Approval of July Meeting Minutes 3. Monthly Financial Update/Approval a. Financial Review Statement 4. Committee Updates/Discussions a. Executive Committee Brian i. Board Member recruitment sub-committee (Nancy, Nicky, Ken) b. Finance Jeff i. Audit c. Facility Nancy i. Floors late summer 2024 d. Events Amber i. Breakfast September 26 @ HUB 1. Invitations!!!! ii. Crab Feed March 1 @ Fairgrounds 5. Action Items a. Motion for Grant applications: i. MOTION: The Board of Directors approves and endorses the HUB Sports Center staff applying for Lodging Tax and Economic Development grants from Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake municipalities. The Board of Directors approves and endorses the HUB Sports Center staff applying for other grant opportunities that open up within the City, County, and State that could ii. Approved Unanimously b. Campaign Updates i. Board Member Contacts/Connections 1. Connections Advocate, Facilitator, Asker 2. Micro-events 3. Homework 4. Development Coordinator position applications c. HUB Field Construction Timeline i. Coast to Coast September 30 1. Meeting 8/8 6. Informational Items a. HUB 360 Update - Bowdish b. Campaign Updates i. Grants NFL-LISC, Murdock (8/21), YAF, Innovia, Avista Foundation (10/1) 7. Other a. Spokane Youth Sports Awards Display b. Play UnPlugged Summer 2024 (380 200/180 at 7.5 years) c. Summer Camps d. Board Apparel Order th HUB Annual Board Meeting: September 11, 7:30am WEDNESDAY Boardof Directors HUB Board of DirectorsHUB Staff Phil Champlin Executive Director Brian Prior Board President 2020 Nancy Hill Board Vice-Pres.2022 Ryan Barbieri Program Director Laura Frank Board Secretary2021 Mary Pat DavorenOffice Manager Jeff GrimesBoard Treasurer2020 Lacy Goodson Program Coordinator Don SavageExec. Com. Rep.2020 Skip HubbardDev Coordinator Steven Anderson Board Member 2020 Sydne Wheeler Administrative Assistant Jennifer BullBoard Member2022 Grady Emmerson Board Member 2024 John Guarisco Board Member 2020 Jacquie HollowayBoard Member 2024 Fernando JauretcheBoard Member 2024 Amber Marlow Board Member 2022 Nicky Poole-Duris Board Member 2021 Hugh Severs Board Member 2022 Tim Welsh Board Member 2024 Rob White Board Member 2021 Budget Draft 2025 HUB SPORTS CENTER Income Studio/Office Rentals $15,000 Court/Facility Rentals $280,000 Field Rentals $100,000 HUB Programs $190,000 Vending/Concessions $24,000 Donations $115,000 Sponsorship $120,000 Grants $150,000 Miscellaneous $12,000 Total Income $1,006,000 Expenses Facility Supplies $100,000 Equipment Purchase $35,000 Maintenance/Repairs $75,000 Advertising/Mktg $50,000 Insurance $35,000 Utilities $90,000 Taxes $50,000 Contractors $50,000 Payroll, Taxes & Benefits $500,000 Miscellaneous $15,000 Total Expense $1,000,000 Net into Reserve Acct $6,000 HUB Sports Center Events Schedule 2025 DATESEVENTSEst. January 4, 2025Evergreen Region Volleyball - Power League1250 January 5, 2025Evergreen Region Volleyball - Power League1250 January 4-5, 2025WE Surf Select Tournament1000 January 11, 2025Evergreen Region Volleyball - Winter Warm Up1250 January 12, 2025Evergreen Region Volleyball - Winter Warm Up1250 January 18-19, 2025HUB Winter Freeze Basketball Tournament1000 January 25, 2025Evergreen Region Volleyball - Juniors Tournament500 January 25, 2025WE Surf DPL Games500 January 26, 2025Evergreen Region Volleyball - Juniors Tournament500 February 1, 2025EW Surf Futsal Tournament500 February 2, 2025Evergreen Region Volleyball - Spike Storm1250 February 2, 2025WE Surf DPL Games500 February 8, 2025Evergreen Region Volleyball - Power League1250 February 8, 2025WE Surf DPL Games500 February 9, 2025Evergreen Region Volleyball - Power League1250 February 9, 2025WE Surf EA Games500 February 15-16, 2025ERVA Region Rumble2500 February 28, 2025Proving Grounds MMA Event200 February 22-23, 2025AAU Basketball Tournament2000 Feb 24-28, 2025State B Team Practices400 March 1, 2025Evergreen Region Volleyball - Power League1250 March 1, 2025WE Surf DPL Games500 March 2, 2025Evergreen Region Volleyball - Power League1250 March 2, 2025WE Surf DPL Games500 March 7-9, 2025Middle School Basketball Championships3000 March 8, 2025Spokane Stealth Lacrosse Games250 March 8, 2025WE Surf EA Games250 March 14-16, 2025Middle School Basketball Championships3000 March 15-16, 2025ProVision Football Tournament1000 March 22-24, 2025PNQ Volleyball6000 March 22, 2025Spokane Stealth Lacrosse Games250 March 22, 2025WE Surf EA Games250 March 28-30, 2025PNQ Volleyball6000 March 29, 2025WE Surf EA Games250 April 3-6, 2025Battle of the Nations - Native Basketball3000 April 5, 2025WE Surf EA Games250 April 6, 2025WE Surf EA Games250 April 12-13, 2025Inland NW Klassic Volleyball Tournament2500 April 18, 2025Proving Grounds MMA Event200 April 19-20, 2025ERVA USA Volleyball Regionals2500 April 26-27, 2025Breakthrough Basketball Camp200 May 2-4, 2025EOT Basketball Tournament2500 May 3, 2025WE Surf DPL Games500 May 9-10, 2025HUB Inland NW Volleyball Showcase500 May 16-18, 2025Warehouse On Summer's Edge Basketball1500 May 31-June 1, 2025ERVA Selection Camp500 June 21, 2025All-State Girls' Basketball Games1000 June 20, 2025Proving Grounds MMA Event200 June 23-27, 2025PGC Basketball Camp500 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025HUB Summer Volleyball League750 July 11-13, 2025HUB Summer Slam Basketball Tournament1500 July 18-20, 2025HUB Summer Slam Basketball Tournament1500 July 15-17, 2025Breakthrough Basketball Camp150 July 22-24, 2025Breakthrough Basketball Camp150 HUB Sports Center Events Schedule 2025 August 2-3, 2025Pat Powers Volleyball Camp100 August 4-6, 2025Nigel Williams-Goss Basketball Camp200 September 7-8, 2025HUB Slamma Jamma Pickleball Tournament200 August 17, 2025Recruit Nation Basketball Showcase100 August 22, 2025Proving Grounds MMA Event200 September 5-7, 2025Paralyzed Vetrans Wheelchair Basketball1000 September 28, 2025Gonzaga Club Volleyball Tournament500 October 4-5, 2025Breakthrough Basketball Camp100 October 11, 2025Spike 2 Care Adult Volleyball Tournament500 October 17, 2025Proving Grounds MMA Event200 October 18-19, 2025ParaSport Wheelchair BK Showdown1000 October 25-26, 2025AAU Basketball - Boo Ball tournament2500 November 1-2, 2025'Hit Squard Martial Arts Seminar100 November 8, 2025Roll-a-Lot Jui-Jitsu Tournamet500 November 9, 2025Upper Left Volleyball Tournament750 November 15-16, 2025Gonzaga Club Volleyball Tournament300 November 23, 2025EW Surf Futsal Tournament500 November 29-30, 2025Kokua Boys Volleyball Tournament500 December 6, 2025Sizzler Warm Up Tournament250 December 14, 2025Spike 2 Care Adult Volleyball Tournament300 December 13-14, 2025AAU Basketball - Santa Slammer2500 December 20, 2025EW Surf Futsal Tournament500 December 19, 2025Proving Grounds MMA Event200 December 27, 2025Frost Fest VB Scrimmages500 *Highlight = Fields Events(only set field reservations through April 2025 to date) Tracking information In State Out of In State Out of DatesHUB Tourism Events 2024 < 50State < 50> 50State > 50 January 6, 2024ERVA Power League8571 21 teams January 7, 2024ERVA Power League8571 21 teams January 13, 2024ERVA Winter Warm Up Tournament117104 32 teams January 14, 2024ERVA Winter Warm Up Tournament7379 26 teams January 20, 2024Winter Freeze Basketball x211021 14 teams January 28, 2024ERVA Adult Regionals11286 27 teams January 27, 2024AGF - Jiu-Jitsu February 3, 2024WE Surf Futsal Tournament February 4, 2024ERVA Volleyball Tournament11495 29 teams February 10, 2024ERVA Power League15584 32 teams February 11, 2024ERVA Power League13559 32 teams February 18, 2024ERVA Region Rumble x26244 16 teams February 23, 2024Proving Grounds MMA Event February 24, 2024AAU Basketball Tournament x213339 28 teams February 26, 2024State B Teams0050 5 teams March 2, 2024ERVA Power League5551 16 teams March 4, 2024ERVA Power League2662 16 teams March 8, 2024Middle School Basketball Tournament - Girls x3426212 80 teams March 15, 2024Middle School Basketball Tournament - Boys x311895 96 teams March 23, 2024PNQ Volleyball x3 March 29, 2024PNQ Volleyball x31031929 61 teams April 5, 2024Battle of the Nations - Native Basketball x3441244 64 teams April 13, 2024INK Volleyball Tournament x295616 36 teams April 19, 2024Proving Grounds MMA Event April 20, 2024ERVA Regional Volleyball Championships x21351510 43 teams April 27, 2024Breakthrough Basketball Camp May 3, 2024EOT Basketball Tournament141212 29 teams May 10, 2024Inland NW Volleyball Showcase x2153107 35 players May 18, 2024On Summer's Edge Warehouse x2 June 1, 2024ERVA Selection Camp x21012618 55 players June 1, 2024Proving Grounds MMA Event June 15, 2024All State Girls Basketball Showcase110800 91 players June 24, 2024PGC Basketball Camp x5305841 83 players June 30-July 3, 2024NBC Basketball Team Camp0264 12 teams July 5, 2024Summer Slam Basketball Tournament x32013 6 teams July 9, 2024Summer Volleyball League x410849 31 teams July 12, 2024Summer Slam Basketball Tournament x38152 16 teams July 16, 2024Breakthrough Basketball Camp x3 July 23, 2024Breakthrough Basketball Camp x3 August 3, 2024Pat Powers Volleyball Camp x2 August 4, 2024Nigel Williams-Goss Basketball Camp x3711549 99 campers August 10, 2024AGF - Jiu-Jitsu August 18, 2024Recruit National Basketball Showcase August 23, 2024Proving Grounds MMA Event September 29, 2024Gonzaga VB Tournament fundraiser October 5, 2024Breakthrough Basketball Camp October 19, 2024Spokane Showdown Wheelchair Basketball x260711 24 teams October 26, 2024AAU Boo Ball Basketball Tournament x215355 34 teams November 2, 2024Hit Squad Martial Arts Seminar November 9, 2024Roll-A-Lot Jui Jitsu Tournament+46:60 November 16, 2024Gonzaga Club Volleyball Tournament x213156 25 teams November 30, 2024Kokua Boys Volleyball Tournament x2 December 7, 2024ERVA Sizzler Warm Up Tournament December 14, 2024AAU Santa Slammer Basketball Tournament x2123013 28 teams December 15, 2024Spike2Care Adult Volleyball December 20, 2024Proving Grounds MMA Event December 21, 2024EW Surf Futsal Tournament December 28, 2024HUB/ERVA Frost Fest Jamboree141342 33 teams 30.4%9.9%35.3%24.3% In State Out of State In State Out of State *HUB Events Highlighted< 50< 50> 50> 50 Spokane Valley Summer Theatre Budget 2024-2025 INCOME 2024-2025 Budget Ticket Sales477,000 Conservatory52,000 Concessions10,000 Direct Public Support38,000 Sponsorships70,000 50,000 Grants (including LTAC funds) Program Ads8,000 Total Gross Income:705,000 EXPENSES Production Contract Theatre Personnel333,500 Theatre Production Expenses117,600 Administrative Expenses + Storage Rental80,000 Facilities + Equipment (Venue Rental)41,700 Season Tri-fold Printing & Mailing Fees 4,000 Marketing 12,000 Print Ads 30,000 8,000 Regional Billboards 8,000 Graphic Design 8,000 Commercial Production 3,000 Digital ADs 4,000 Print/Signage/Banners/Posters 8,500 2025 Season Playbill (for expected 12,000 patrons) 3,000 Postcard Mailer Summer 2025 Conservatory Marketing (Digital) 2,000 EOY Annual Fund mailing letter with donation envelope 2,000 Special EventsSpecial Events14,000 ContingencyContingency25,700 Expense Total:705,000 Total Net:0 1 City of Spokane Valley Lodging Tax Grant 2025 - Impact on Tourism Item 5 When requesting funds, applying organizations must provide an estimate of the following and a method for how those estimates were determined. Opsui!Uboefn!Sbmmz!31360Wbmmfzgftu Applicant: Overall Attendance, Predicted: Enter the total number of people predicted to attend the activity. When requesting funds, organizations should provide an estimate of the predicted attendance and a method for determining the actual attendance. Total Overall Attendance 611 Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart EjsfduDpvou provided below. ** Please Explain: Provide a short explanation about the specific type of method used to determine the attendance count (such as surveys, vehicle counts, hotel room reservations, etc.) Sfhjtusbujpo!jogp!boe!qptu!sbmmz!tvswfz Attendance, 50+ Miles, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to travel a distance of over 50 miles to attend the activity. Attendance, Out of State/Out of Country, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to travel from out of the state or country to attend the activity and a method for determining the actual attendance. Totaltraveling 50+ miles 561 Of total, attendees who traveled from another state or country 361 Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart EjsfduDpvou provided below. ** Please Explain: Provide a short explanation about the specific type of method used. Sfhjtusbujpo!jogp Page 1 of 3 Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to pay for overnight lodging while attending the activity. Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to attend the activity without paying for overnight lodging. Paid Accommodations 511 Unpaid Accommodations 211 Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart EjsfduDpvou below.** Please Explain: Provide a short explanation about the specific type of method used. Sfhjtusbujpo!jogp!boe!tvswfz Paid Lodging Nights, Predicted: Enter the number of predicted lodging nights associated with this activity. A lodging night is one or more persons occupying a room for a single night. When requesting funds, organizations should provide an estimate of figure and a method for determining it. Paid Lodging Nights* 711 Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart SfqsftfoubujwfTvswfz provided below. ** Please Explain: Provide a short explanationabout the specific typeof method used. Qptu!sjef!tvswfz Page 2 of 3 *Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committeedefines the Paid Lodging Night as “One Lodging night = one or more persons occupying one room for one night” **Methods in determining actual or estimated number of visitors and/or paid room nights: Direct Count: Actual count of visitors using methods such as paid admissions or registrations, clicker counts at entry points, vehicle counts or number of chairs filled. A direct count may also include information collected directly from businesses, such as hotels, restaurants or tour guides, likely to be affected by an event. Indirect Count: Estimate based on information related to the number of visitors such as raffle tickets sold, redeemed discount certificates, brochures handed out, police requirements for crowd control or visual estimates. Representative Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors/ participants. A representative survey is a highly structured data collection tool, based on a defined random sample of participants, and the results can be reliably projected to the entire population attending an event and includes margin of error and confidence level. Informal Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors or participants in a non- random manner that is not representative of all visitors or participants. Informal survey results cannot be projected to the entire visitor population and provide a limited indicator of attendance because not all participants had an equal chance of being included in the survey. Structured Estimate: Estimate produced by computing known information related to the event or location. For example, one jurisdiction estimated attendance by dividing the square footage of the event area by the international building code allowance for persons (3 square feet). Other: (please describe) Page 3 of 3 Washington State Quilters LTAC Page 1 - Required Materials-Business Statement Organization/Key Personnel and Contact information: Washington State Quilters-Spokane Chapter, PO Box 7117, Spokane WA. 99207 Web: Wsqspokane.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WSQ Instagram: WSQ-Spokane The WSQ Board has 26 positions, consisting of five elected officers and other committee chairs assisted by co-chairs, who typically serve a two-year term or longer. Current officers: President: Dina Pappas, president@wsqspokane.org First VP-Coordinates quarterly National Speaker lecture and workshops: Glenda Carlsson, firstvp@wsqspokane.org Second VP-Quilt Show organizer/chairman: Lorean Boornazian, secondvp@wsqspokane.org Treasurer: Cathy Anderson, treasurer@wsqspokane.org Secretary: Ernie Crann, secretary@wsqspokane.org Not officers but may be needed for contact purposes: Cheryl Clossin, LTAC Grant Special Project Coordinator 509-362-1922, cmctax@comcast.net Paula Ferry, LTAC Grant Special Project Coordinator (509) 388-6116, p.ferry12@yahoo.com Cheryl Clossin, WSQ-Finance Chairman, cmctax@comcast.net Organization overview: WSQ is a 500+ member organization. It has an IRS designation as a non-profit 501(c) (4) social organization, established in 1975. We celebrate our 49th year as an organization this year, and at the time you are reading this application we will be conducting our 46th annual quilt show Oct 18, 19 & 20, 2024, at the Spokane Interstate Fair and Expo Center. We hold quarterly meetings each January, April, July and September at Center Place Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. During our quarterly meetings, WSQ-SC features nationally and regionally recognized quilt related speakers. With two day workshops following each meeting. ce last year was just over 3,100 and over 52 vendors. Our 2024 show will be held the weekend following the submission of this application and we anticipate a larger attendance due to many additions of events during the show. In addition to the Quilt Show, other fund raising events include national speakers who conduct lectures & workshops. Special Events which provides retreats and bus trips to other shows and quilt shops, a WSQ created Raffle Quilt, regional Shop Hop and Quilters Yard Sale. Charity Central coordinates the making and gifting of quilts to local charities and individuals in need. Our business/legal name is Washington State Quilters-Spokane Chapter. We are however the only chapter in the state. So most often we simply refer to ourselves as WSQ, Washington State Quilters. Mission Statement/Primary function & purpose: To promote and enhance the art of quilting and quilt making by exhibitions, lectures and workshops. Increase public awareness and appreciation of quilts and the art of quilt making through our annual quilt show annual quilt show is one of the largest shows in the Pacific Northwest with more than 500 quilts exhibited, national exhibitions of quilt challenges, more than 50 vendors, demonstrations of various quilt techniques, judged quilts, presentations of quilts made by members of the Quilts of Valor Organizations to our veterans, among many other activities. The guild brings in four national speakers each year that speak and teach workshops to our guild members and local quilters. Washington State Quilters LTAC Page 2 - Required Materials - Project Summary Currently the WSQ annual quilt show is one of the largest shows in the Pacific Northwest with more than 550 quilts exhibited, national exhibitions of quilt challenges, more than 50 vendors, demonstrations of various quilt techniques, judged quilts, presentations of quilts made by members of the Quilts of Valor Organizations to our veterans, and In Memoriam area to remember quilters who have passed on, and new for 2024 the addition of classes during the show from National speakers. Last year our board and Quilt Show Committee made the decision to try to increase attendees to our already large and well attended show by adding classes held during the show. We are attempting to become a destination show with attendees traveling in from out of state and across the country, on par with Road to California, Sisters, and some of the smaller AQS shows. Our goal for 2024 was to start small with adding classes and other small events and for 2025 to add events that would make our annual quilt show even more inviting, with the goal of being known in the Pacific Northwest as the biggest and the best show to attend. If you do a google search for Spokane quilt show-you will get the WSQ Event. Adding events for 2024 was just a start and for 2025 we have a better idea of what will work and what it will take to make it happen. We will need a bigger space to hold more classes with a broader variety of instructors during the show. So far, there has been a lot of enthusiasm for the classes offered for our upcoming show, with several selling out within weeks of registration opening. In 2025, we will also offer fun events during the show such as a meet and greet, a catered event with a quilt related bingo or other fun activities, and expand our quilt judging. We believe that by adding events that other larger shows offer, we will bring in more attendees from out of state who will stay overnight or for the weekend. To meet these goals, we will need to reach more people with more print and social media advertising. This brings the Washington State Quilters in the forefront of competitive advertising which will entice attendees from out of State and Canada and in this way, Washington State Quilters Annual Quilt show can become a destination event. It already brings in people from Montana, Idaho, Arizona, Canada, Oregon, etc. a.) We have not applied for, or plan to apply for additional grants. b.) Our annual quilt show has been self-sustainable for more than 46 years. It has grown from a small show in a church basement to the show mentioned above. We have a sound budget each year that is strictly adhered to and a substantial cash reserve that sustained us during the covid shut down of 2020 and 2021 with low membership and the show cancellations. We have a strong board of directors and sound financial policies. Even after the grant, we believe this boost will help sustain our new vision for our Annual Show into the future. c). Our organization collaborates with many of the smaller quilting related guilds such as the Inland Northwest Machine Quilting guild, Modern Quilt Guild, and Quilts of Valor which is a National organization. WSQ partners with local vendors, who are typically small business owners catering to the quilting market. The Quilting Bee located in Spokane Valley is a vendor We have worked with Mirabeau Park Hotel, as an advertised hotel for our show and have group rates set up this year for our show with Mirabeau as well as other Spokane Valley hotels. WSQ has bus trips from out of town and state to bring quilters to our show who stay in hotels and support Spokane Valley restaurants. For 2025 we will add destination bus trips from farther away to bring larger groups of quilters to attend classes and other events at our quilt show. d) Washington State Quilters conducts the majority of our business in the Spokane Valley. We currently hold our member meetings, board meetings and quilt show meetings at Centerplace Regional Event Center. The WSQ quilt show operates in the City of Spokane Valley, and though the meetings/workshop classes are not part of this project request, these activities bring in over 400 people to the city on meeting days, and lunch at Twiggs that is open to all members. WSQ provide ribbons and small cash awards to many winning quilts at 10+ local Eastern Washington & North Idaho fairs. WSQ - Charity Central is on track to donate over 500 quilts to various charitable organizations in 2024. Washington State Quilters LTAC Page 4 - Required Materials - Scope of Work This grant would provide opportunities for more additions to our 2025 annual quilt show which will make it more likely for greater attendance from other areas of the country and Canada. - WSQ has no paid employees and is 100% volunteer run. Our show is set up the day before the event by volunteers who hang the more than 500 quilts, help our vendors set up, set up the special exhibitions and demonstration and now class areas. All publicity in 2024 was done by a WSQ volunteer. Moving forward to grow this show and have a broader reach, for our 2025 show, we find it imperative to hire a public relations/advertising firm who specializes in large destination events. There is currently limited expertise in our volunteer base to leverage digital marketing and all that social media, broadcast and print advertising has to offer which would result in greater attendees, and increased tourism in our area. - Online ticketing opportunities. Early on-line ticket sales helps to create excitement for the s for all aspects of the show allows attendees to plan their destination event. In order to facilitate a greater number of attendees, WSQ must invest software and website updates as well as partnerships with ticketing companies. Online ticketing was launched in 2024 in a phased approach. Starting off with hardware purchases and using our existing WSQ website, which is slow, and training users. WSQ had success with 100% (to date) of online class ticket sales. The number of admission ticket sales via online methods will not be known until post show 2024. Phase 2 will complete hardware purchases and look to partner with a software tracking provider or boost/change the WSQ site to handle this kind of traffic. - We will continue our daily educational demonstrations (45 min) but increase the number of classes offered during our annual show with a broader choice of instructors. These classes will include room for approximately 20-30 attendees (2-4 hrs) during the show. These classes will be taught by a variety of local and national quilting experts as well as show vendors. Many of these instructors also write quilting books, patterns and teach classes outside of WSQ. For 2024 we are holding these classes at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center (SCFEC). However for 2025 we will need additional space to do this, preferably at the SCFEC in another building. This will require some updates to equipment to run sewing machines and irons, as well as any other need during the show. We are currently renting camera and microphone equipment and would like to purchase up to date equipment as ultimately this will save costs. Of course, with more classes, and additional space, we will incur expenses for tables and chairs, etc. -We will partner with our vendors to sponsor daily drawings for a free prizes during the show which might include Sewing/Quilting machines or other prizes. Large regional shows always as well as nice bags with sewing supplies or other quilt related items each day. This will entice attendees to attend all 3 days, and provide extra incentive to stay for the whole show. Each sewing machine or long arm machine can run between $3,000 and $35,000 depending on the machine. -WSQ would like to test the addition of other entertainment opportunities in the evening after the show closes or the day before the shop opens for the general public. These events might include a sneak bingo game with prizes, as well as other smaller events. These will again require rental of additional space and rental equipment (tables, chairs, etc.) Hiring catering and partnering with local venues for food and beverages. b) How will you increase tourism in the City of Spokane Valley? By offering classes by national instructors as well as popular local instructors during the 2025 quilt show, adding the events listed above, and bus tours, which will make the Washington State Quilters Annual Quilt Show a destination event in the City of Spokane Valley, tourism would increase by having vendors coming from farther way and staying overnight Wednesday-Sunday in local area hotels or RV sites, as well as eating meals in local restaurants. This will be the same for attendees coming from farther way to attend classes which will be offered on all three days and an extra event day. rd c) Washington State Quilters quilt show is always the 3 full weekend in October. The beginning date of our 2025 show will be October 16 which is a vendor load-in/set-up day, as well as the day the 500+ quilts are hung. The show runs Friday Sunday October 17-19th. Located at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center. WSQ rents the Plaza, the Silo, and Bay, 1, 2, 3, &4. d) The WSQ Quilt show has been in the month of October for more than 30 years and is indoors; so even with inclement weather, we have never had to cancel our show due to weather conditions. Our very large and well intended quilt show provides a vital gap in activities during the month of October since the usual late summer and fall events have completed by the time the WSQ quilt show occurs. We are, in fact, one of the last shows in our area of the year. This provides a great opportunity for people who are traveling through Montana, Idaho and Washington to their winter destinations to attend a great event and stay awhile to enjoy what our area has to oiffer. Washington State Quilters LTAC Page 6 - Required Materials - Goals and Metrics Increased attendance: WSQ will continue to measure admissions in 2025 via online ticketing platform. The online ticketing platform will allow us to ask the needed questions re: overnight stays, allowing for tracking accommodation categories at the time of ticket purchase. A direct count of the person when paying cash or credit card at entry would be necessary and will be conducted by a volunteer or paid worker. For our upcoming 2024 show (that as of grant submission is happening on Oct 18-20), we are currently tracking all out-of-town visitors with the above metrics as well as surveys and addresses for class attendees. WSQ will provide referrals on our website to Spokane Valley Hotels and will follow up after the show to determine the number of overnight stays. Direct count of show vendors will be the metric used for Vendor overnight stay information. Tracking of class registration, and after show event registration will help determine Goals will be determined to be met if the number of attendees have increased. Numbers of out-of-town stays from outside the area for 2024 are not available at the time of this application but will be at the presentation. As of now, 100% of the online class tickets purchased show 60-75% attendance rate with sign-ups during the show to see if we could get engagement in guild member purchasing tickets via our website to determine whether our current website can handle traffic. When we update this system for 2025, we will have our specifications necessary for a seamless ticketing platform in place. For 2024, we advertised to 8 states including, WA, ID, MT, OR, ND, SD, WY, NV & UT with targeting specifically to encourage overnight stays for the entire event. Position Name Washington State Quilters Chairman (B) Lorean Boornazian LTAC-Page 8 - Required Materials QS Secretary Patty Yedinak Guest Coordinator (Buses) Darleene Boller Page 1 of these required documents. This page is Patty Yedinak the listing of people who are chairpersons for each Ballot Counters Annie Sanders committee that will make the quilt show a success. Boutique Anita Pederson Clara Strom Each Position has a chairperson, and if needed a Cashiers Beth West team that works with the chair to complete the work Elizabeth Culver of that area. This list will be altered yearly based Challenge Naomi Hall on people choosing to no longer volunteer, and are MaryAnn Naylor replaced for the next years quilt show volunteers. Demonstrations Darlene Mossman Melanie Schulte Featured Quilter Lexi Burg Floor Quilters Tonia Smit Kathy Smith Fund Raising (B) Roberta Waines Candy Shipley Hostess Mary Ann Naylor Co-Chair Kristel Naylor In-Memoriam Cheryl Moriarty INMQ Pres. Representative Beth North Membership (QS) Sharon McBride Merchant Mall Carolyn Kruger Lorean Boornazian Mod Quilt Guild Represent. Jane Bitz Programs Kelly Fisher Publicity (QS) Vicki Trudel Registration Kristin Echols Colleen Mussetter Cheryl Moriarty Ribbons Terry Engleman Anita Royce Security Committee Brenda Nagunst Paula Ferry Set Up Heidi Libby Jane Bitz Special Exhibits & QS Events Cheryl Clossin Paula Ferry Stash Check Naomi Hall Take Down Sue Meredith Linda Swanson Treasurer (B) /Grant coord. Cathy Anderson Truck Drivers Nan & Dave Palmer QS Volunteer Coordinator Shel Lindemann QS Computer Support Kristin Echols WSQ President (B) Dina Pappas Washington State Quilters LTAC Page 11- Impact on Tourism from Prior Projects Washington State Quilters received an LTAC grant of $17,500 for 2024 to help us achieve our goals of becoming a premier destination quilt show not only in the Pacific NW but also in a greater area not covered by other larger shows. At the time of this submission our show is happening the weekend of October 18- th 20 and as a result we do not yet have full numbers to present. However, we implemented classes from national speakers during our show and so far the ticket sales for these classes have been very successful and we are offering sign- ups during the show as well and estimate a 75-80% rate of ticket sales. We increased our advertising and marketing by using social media, mail chimp email blasts to all current and past members as well as guilds in our area but also outlying areas and estimate we will see positive impact by more attendees from this endeavor. We also have busses coming in from Montana and other destinations with several of those trips staying overnight in the Spokane Valley Hotels we partnered with to obtain group rates (and thereby track out of town attendees). When we present our project proposal in November we will have solid numbers to present. Spokane Valley Cross Country Venue Project Budget Scope Description Cost Course Construction - tree removal, grading, topsoil, irrigation, sod, etc. $ 3,700,000 Restroom and Associated Facilities$ 400,000 Parking Lot, Bus Drop-Off and Access Roads$ 700,000 Utilities and Water to Site$ 600,000 Flora Road Frontage Improvements$ 400,000 $ 1,200,000 Soft Costs - sales tax, geotechnical, project management, inspections, etc. Total Project Costs$ 7,000,000 Project Milestones: January 2024 the City received approval from the State to use an alternative delivery method for a Progressive Design Build. Consolidated Irrigation board approved annexation into the district. DNR Stream delineation has been removed from the property. A Cultural Resource survey was conducted with no artifacts found. Shoreline Substantial Development permit is underway, which will be concluded by the end of the year. MMEC Architects completed a clubhouse design and preliminary cost estimates. Seed has been planted and grass is growing. Course Development (Phase I): The city has enlisted the expertise and collaboration of Walker Construction and SVPP Landscape Architects. Walker Construction has a breadth of knowledge in sports and recreation development and construction , , and the Suncadia Swim and Fitness Center. SVPP Landscape Architects is a leader in athletic landscape design with accomplishments such as One Spokane Stadium, Avista Stadium, and Whitworth University Pine Bowl. Construction of Phase I, which includes course design, restrooms, and limited public parking, started September 2024 with an anticipated completion date of August 2025. The following list includes current construction underway: Earth work, mass grading for staging area, parking lot and course design (to the City owned portion of the property until the Shoreline Substantial Development permit is complete and State Land lease is approved) Boring under the railway to get water to the site. Utility work Tree removal Water and irrigation installation SOD installation Waking pathways Bathroom facility Parking area, and street improvements. Future Amenities (Phase II): Construction of a 3,800-square-foot Restrooms (enough for 2,000 athletes plus spectators) Hospitality Room, including a small kitchen Medical Room - enough for two-three taping tables, ice machine, shower and supplies Event Management Room - office space for 25 individuals to gather Drug testing facility for 8 to 10 athletes at a time including two lockable restrooms only accessible for drug testing Packet Pick Up and Coaches/Officials Meeting Room Storage space for course materials (gators, finish shoot & rigging for tower, snow fencing for entire course, flagging, LED Display Boards) - elevated stage area for announcers to view athletes at finish line Additional Amenities Timing Suite Food truck plug in pads for concessions Covered area for inclement weather (lighting & thunder) Defined Awards Area Optional patio with seating, sunshades and lighting for athletes and spectators The City will utilize Spokane Sports and 116 & West to promote and position the cross course Spokane Sports has an extensive network of contacts locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, and is positioned to bid on and secure both cross country running and cyclocross events for the venue. In addition, Spokane Sports intends to create and own events, with a specialized focus on Collegiate and youth invitationals. 116 & West will develop a cross course logo and additional brand elements, as well as a venue website. DRAFT MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Study Session Meeting Formal A Setting Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in person in Council Chambers, and also remotely via Zoom meeting. ___________________ Attendance: Councilmembers Staff Pam Haley, Mayor John Hohman, City Manager Tim Hattenburg, Deputy Mayor Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager Rod Higgins, Councilmember Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator Laura Padden, Councilmember Kelly Konkright, City Attorney Jessica Yaeger, Councilmember Tony Beattie, Senior Deputy City Attorney Al Merkel, Councilmember Bill Helbig, Public Works Director Ben Wick, Councilmember Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director Jill Smith, Communications Manager Sean Walter, Assistant Police Chief John Whitehead, HR Director Mike Basinger, Economic Development Director Miguel Aguirre, IT Specialist Patricia Rhoades, Deputy City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Manuel Denning with Fountain Ministries provided the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Girl Scout Troop 2446 led the pledge of allegiance for council. ROLL CALL: Deputy City Clerk Rhoades called roll; all Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the agenda. SPECIAL GUESTS/PRESENTATIONS: COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmember Merkel: noted OAC board did not meet this month and spoke about an article he saw posted on the Center Square. Councilmember Higgins raised a point of order and Mayor Haley asked that he state the point. Councilmember Higgins questioned if this portion of the agenda was the correct time to provide comments not pertaining to committee reports. Mayor Haley agreed that this time was reserved for committee reports and meetings attended. Councilmember Wick: attended the Valley Chamber manufacturing matters event and highlighted a lot of Spokane Valley businesses, the HUB all-star breakfast that raised about $100,000, Air Force Base Honorary Commander Program and noted that staff member Susan Neilsen is one of the newest honorary commanders. He also attended the Human Rights Spokane meeting and noted the upcoming awards banquet on November 21, 2024, all elected officials invited. Councilmember Higgins: stated he attended the Spokane Regional Clean Air meeting and that this is the cleanest air since 2016 because we have not had as many fires this summer. Councilmember Padden: attended the State of the County and noted they are experiencing some budget concerns and that they are having 3 round table discussions regarding the budget. She also attended the Spokane County Fair and noted that there were over 170,000 attendees this year, the HUB all-star breakfast and noted an upcoming ribbon cutting event for two of the new fields, attended the Chamber meeting and Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 10-08-2024 DRAFT Page 1 of 4 Approved by Council: noted that Central Valley is changing their school calendar, and that Spokane Community College has finally gone above their pre-Covid levels, but Spokane Falls Community Collegehas not yet. The Chambers awarded six scholarships, and the new round of scholarships will reopen in January. Councilmember Yaeger: attended WA Trust Bank Chamber networking event, the HUB all-star breakfast, the State of the County, the Power pickleball ribbon cutting. She also attended an Innovia event and stated that they are doing amazing things in the community. Deputy Mayor Hattenburg: attended American Transit conference for three days and STA was one of six logos on the screen being highlighted for having a wonderful major project being completed. He also toured a transit facility while at the conference. The mayor attended American Transit conference, STA Board meeting and discussed the comprehensive plan that includes high performance transit coming to the valley area and discussed purchasing new buses. PROCLAMATION: GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: After Mayor Haley explained the process, she invited public comment. Mr. Ben Lund, Spokane Valley provided comment. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Consent Agenda: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Proposed Motion: I move to approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of Claim Vouchers, October 8, 2024, Request for Council Action Form: $1,809,665.44. b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period ending September 30, 2024: $788,361.72. c. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2024 d. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024 It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda. ACTION ITEMS: 2. Ordinance 24-013: First Reading, Property Tax Chelsie Taylor After Deputy City Clerk Rhoades read the Ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to advance Ordinance #24-013 setting the 2025 Property Tax to a second reading. Ms. Taylor noted that the 2025 Property Tax did not include the 1% as previously requested by council and provided details on the estimated amounts for 2025. Mayor Haley invited public comment: no comments were offered. Councilmember Merkel asked Councilmember Higgins to explain why he voted the way he did at the previous meeting. Councilmember Higgins provided details on the reasoning behind his previous vote. initiate that would have been to ask a Point of Information. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Mayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, Councilmembers Yaeger, Padden, Merkel and Wick. Opposed: Councilmember Higgins. Motion carried. 3. Motion Consideration: Barker GSP Final Change Order Approval - Rob Lochmiller It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the change orders identified in Table 1, totaling $596,329.75. Mr. Lochmiller provided background on the project and the previous change orders as well as what the final change orders covered. Mr. Lochmiller also went over necessity for the change orders. Council discussed the total amount of the change orders as well as the current amount of change orders. They also discussed the overall project and that even with the change orders the project was still under budget. Mayor Haley invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried. Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 10-08-2024 DRAFT Page 2 of 4 Approved by Council: 4. Motion Consideration: LTAC application request Mike Basinger It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to authorize city staff to submit a 2025 Lodging Tax Grant Application, in partnership with Spokane Sports, for $2.5 million from the Lodging Tax Facilities Fund #104 to partially fund construction a cross country course. Mr. Basinger provided details regarding the $2.5 million dollar grant application and noted that this funding would assist with the overall funding of the course. Council noted that the public was very excited for this project and looking forward to seeing it completed. Mayor Haley invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried. NON-ACTION ITEMS: 5. Admin Report: City Manager Presentation, 2025 Preliminary Budget John Hohman City Manager Hohman provided a PowerPoint presentation that included details on the 2025 Preliminary Budget. Mr. Hohman noted that the city would be moving forward on the budget with approval on November 19, 2024riorities that included Public Safety, Pavement Preservation, Transportation and Infrastructure, Economic Development, Housing and Homeless, and Communications. Mr. Hohman further detailed the budget goals that included (1) Recurring annual revenues greater than recurring expenditures; (2) Ending general fund balance at least 50% of recurring expenditures and reviewed the council goals that included an increase public safety response, prioritize infrastructure, continue economic development, maintain strong financial position, utilize strategic partnerships, expand homeownership. City Manager Hohman also reviewed the financial management that included maintaining basic service levels, minimize personnel costs and overhead, integrate business plan into budget, grant opportunities, minimize city debt, prioritize spending. He also discussed the financial objectives that involved adopting general fund budget, maintain minimum general fund balance, increase service level stabilization reserve fund, utilize service level stabilization reserve fund (if necessary), commit to not reducing service level stabilization reserve, maintain 2025 property tax assessment, and grow our economy. We remain fiscally sound, but just marginally at this time. Our staffing levels currently allow us to move forward without cutting FTEs. The current general fund percentages are now at 64% Public Safety ($40.2 mil) and 36% all other general fund operations (23.1 mil). City Manager Hohman reviewed the 2025 Capital Project Budget, the Major Transportation Projects that included Pines GSP, Sullivan/Trent Interchange, Barker/I-90 Interchange, Argonne/I-90 Bridge. He also went over the Economic Development in our city and the economic challenges that involved inflation increase (flattening of revenues), higher interest rates, state regulations on climate focus increase costs of construction, increased costs for every service the City provides. He provided detail on the 2025 budget challenges: Revenue growth not keeping pace, law enforcement expenditures, transportation funding, homeless & housing program and the property tax collections that are actually trending down as well as local sales tax collections and telephone utility tax collections that are all flatting out as well. Mr. Hohman reviewed the public safety considerations: Law enforcement, prosecutor, district courts, detention facilities (levy failed), public safety campus needs (will be coming soon with a proposal), the historical law enforcement costs have had an average growth 5.2% between 2004 through 2025 and an average growth 10.5% between 2021 through 2025. He also reviewed the street funding, housing and homeless and noted that new revenue is needed to fund programs and services. City Manager Hohman closed with stating we have a balanced General Fund budget and wanted to thank the staff and not the reductions within the non-public safety related departments has allowed the City to cover the 14% increase in public safety. Council discussed the balance of the stabilization fund, the current coverage for the cost of the ten officers, and historical information on the officers within the Valley. A point of order was raised by Councilmembers Higgins and Yaeger in tandem with each other. Mayor Haley asked Councilmember Yaeger to speak to the point. Councilmember Yaeger stated that Washington State is one of the lowest per capita for police officers and unfortunately, we have a problem here hiring police. Mayor Haley agreed with the statement. Councilmember Higgins then spoke to his point and noted that Councilmember Merkel continues to state also not be attainable. Mayor Haley agreed with the point. Councilmember Merkel raised a point of Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 10-08-2024 DRAFT Page 3 of 4 Approved by Council: information and wanted to know what the point of order was for. Mayor Haley noted that it was for making things up as he went along and that your statements are inaccurate. Councilmember Merkel raised a point of order during a statement from Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and Mayor Haley noted that she was not recognizing the point as he was disruptive. City Manager Hohman followed up with noting that the police are being hired and that it takes time to get them trained properly and then be able to retain them for a long period of time. Mayor Haley noted that she was ending the conversation and moving to the next item. Councilmember Merkel raised a point of order. Mayor Haley asked to speak to the point. Councilmember Merkel asked if a vote was needed to end the conversation. Mayor Haley noted that they could take a vote. Vote by acclamation to end the conversation: in favor: Mayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, Councilmembers Higgins, Yaeger and Padden. Opposed: Councilmembers Wick and Merkel. Motion carried. INFORMATION ONLY (will note be reported or discussed): 6. Consolidated Plan Update GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: General public comment rules apply. After Mayor Haley explained the process, she invited public comment. Mr. John Harding, Spokane Valley and Mike Kelly, Spokane Valley provided comment. ADVANCE AGENDA Councilmember Yaeger requested to shore up the comments and put public safety on the legislative agenda. City Manager Hohman noted that they can review the legislative agenda and highlight items that pertain to our public safety. Councilmember Merkel requested looking at the governance manual for equal protection for the constitution clause. There was not consensus to move that request forward. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Mr. Hohman asked Deputy City Manager Lamb to provide details on a potential grant opportunity. Deputy City Manager Lamb and Assistant Police Chief Walter provided details on a WA Traffic Safety Commission DUI Enforcement Officer Grant Opportunity. Mr. Lamb stated that normally this would be an agenda item, but due to the quick turnaround time provided, it needed to come before council in an expedited fashion. Mr. Lamb then went on to provide details on the grant opportunity and what it may cover as well as highlighting a recent grant award that the city received to cover additional officers as well. After a brief discussion, consensus was provided to proceed with the grant opportunity. City Manager Hohman provided details from the State Legislative agenda and noted that there will be an update at the next meeting on the Federal Legislative Agenda. Councilmember Merkel raised a point of order. City Manager Hohman and Mayor Haley stated that a point of order cannot be raised during the city manager comments. City Manager Hohman went on to provide an update on the Coffee With a Cop event that would be on Thursday morning at the Starbucks on Sprague Ave. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded to adjourn. Councilmember Merkel raised a point of order and Mayor Haley stated that you cannot point of order during the adjournment motion. Vote by acclamation to end the meeting: in favor: Mayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, Councilmembers Higgins, Yaeger, Padden and Wick. Opposed: Councilmember Merkel. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. ATTEST: ______________________________ Pam Haley, Mayor ___________________________ Marci Patterson, City Clerk Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 10-08-2024 DRAFT Page 4 of 4 Approved by Council: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 2024 Budget Summary EstimatedEstimated BeginningEnding FundFundTotalFund Annual Appropriation FundsNo.BalanceRevenuesSourcesAppropriationsBalance General Fund00142,140,41162,641,10063,349,00263,349,00241,432,509 Street Fund1011,750,7499,401,12311,151,8729,623,274966,767 Paths & Trails Fund10347,1689,20056,368056,368 Hotel/Motel Tax - Tourism Facilities Fund1044,739,903680,0005,419,90305,419,903 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund105553,519910,0001,463,5191,282,200181,319 Solid Waste1061,128,645290,0001,418,645290,0001,128,645 PEG Fund107231,78266,000297,78273,000224,782 Affordable & Supportive Housing Sales Tax Fund108777,569208,000985,5690985,569 Tourism Promotion Area Fund109400,0001,200,0001,600,0001,200,000400,000 Homeless Housing Program Fund1100640,000640,0000640,000 CenterPlace Operating Reserve Fund120300,0000300,0000300,000 Service Level Stabilization Fund1215,500,00005,500,00005,500,000 Winter Weather Reserve Fund122532,8806,000538,880500,00038,880 LTGO Bond Debt Service Fund2040950,550950,550950,5500 REET 1 Capital Projects Fund3015,133,1911,590,0006,723,1912,068,4634,654,728 REET 2 Capital Projects Fund3024,516,3681,600,0006,116,3681,793,2874,323,081 Street Capital Projects3031,943,1518,875,77510,818,9268,875,7751,943,151 Park Capital Projects Fund309177,301380,000557,301220,000337,301 Civic Facilities Capital Projects Fund31015,4241,20016,624016,624 Pavement Preservation Fund3113,485,7053,362,6006,848,3053,550,0003,298,305 Capital Reserve Fund31210,939,194500,00011,439,1941,026,79210,412,402 Railroad Grade Separation Projects Fund31487,9033,102,6233,190,5263,152,62237,904 Transportation Impact Fees Fund315865,904300,0001,165,90401,165,904 Economic Development Capital Projects Fund31600000 85,266,76796,714,171140,548,42997,954,96583,464,142 EstimatedEstimated BeginningEnding FundWorkingTotalWorking Working Capital FundsNo.CapitalRevenuesSourcesAppropriationsCapital Stormwater Management Fund4024,174,0935,640,0009,814,0935,494,9934,319,100 Aquifer Protection Area Fund403903,822520,0001,423,8221,055,000368,822 Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund5011,144,719508,2001,652,919700,000952,919 Risk Management Fund502428,022700,0001,128,022700,000428,022 Passthrough Fees & Taxes6320500,000500,000500,0000 6,650,6567,868,20014,518,8568,449,9936,068,863 Total of all Funds91,917,423104,582,371155,067,285106,404,95889,533,005 70 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 11/21/2023 2024 Budget 20232024Difference Between s2023 and 2024 As A dAmendmentAmendedBudget$% Adopte #001 - GENERAL FUND RECURRING ACTIVITY Revenues Property Tax13,569,200013,569,20013,824,900255,7001.88% Sales Tax30,555,000030,555,00033,709,6003,154,60010.32% Sales Tax - Public Safety 1,357,00001,357,0001,600,800243,80017.97% Sales Tax - Criminal Justice2,398,00002,398,0002,818,500420,50017.54% Gambling Tax and Leasehold Excise Tax383,0000383,000485,000102,00026.63% Franchise Fees/Business Registration1,215,00001,215,0001,370,000155,00012.76% State Shared Revenues2,341,00002,341,0002,469,400128,4005.48% Fines and Forfeitures/Public Safety518,6000518,600500,600(18,000)(3.47%) Community and Public Works3,145,90003,145,9003,481,900336,00010.68% Recreation Program Revenues625,5000625,500607,200(18,300)(2.93%) Grant Proceeds120,0000120,000120,00000.00% Miscellaneous Department Revenue2,50002,50087,00084,5003380.00% Miscellaneous & Investment Interest158,2000158,2001,211,2001,053,000665.61% Transfers in - #105 (h/m tax-CP advertising) 30,000030,00030,00000.00% Total Recurring Revenues56,418,900056,418,90062,316,1005,897,20010.45% Expenditures City Council707,5580707,558721,40713,8491.96% City Manager965,890(121,476)844,414863,88319,4692.31% City Attorney903,110306,7461,209,856932,980(276,876)(22.89%) City Services0975,887975,8871,301,725325,83833.39% Public Safety32,771,51584632,772,36135,251,2482,478,8877.56% Deputy City Manager590,81713,935604,752595,023(9,729)(1.61%) Finance1,313,840108,2561,422,0961,422,4583620.03% Human Resources354,27831,306385,584380,533(5,051)(1.31%) Information Technology425,20814,314439,522446,1786,6561.51% Facilities469,65210,692480,3441,313,685833,341173.49% Community & Public Works - Administration367,1268,074375,200400,42725,2276.72% Community & Public Works - Engineering2,305,213(439,160)1,866,0532,015,430149,3778.00% Community & Public Works - Building 2,075,54241,4672,117,0092,240,956123,9475.85% Economic Development1,546,494(395,524)1,150,9701,189,80638,8363.37% Planning868,89418,835887,7291,081,090193,36121.78% Parks & Rec - Administration376,1247,372383,496720,793337,29787.95% Parks & Rec - Maintenance972,4550972,4551,398,583426,12843.82% Parks & Rec - Recreation 348,3563,487351,843346,310(5,533)(1.57%) Parks & Rec - Aquatics565,7000565,700569,2003,5000.62% Parks & Rec - Senior Center38,11280438,91633,994(4,922)(12.65%) Parks & Rec - CenterPlace996,50399,8641,096,367675,980(420,387)(38.34%) General Government1,895,21850,2001,945,4181,707,540(237,878)(12.23%) Transfers out - #204 (2016 LTGO debt service) 401,1500401,150398,950(2,200)(0.55%) Transfers out - #309 (park capital projects) 160,0000160,000160,00000.00% Transfers out - #311 (pavement preservation)1,011,80001,011,8001,021,90010,1001.00% Transfers out - #501 (IT equip reserve)00086,50086,5000.00% Transfers out - #502 (insurance premium) 600,0000600,000700,000100,00016.67% Total Recurring Expenditures53,030,555735,92553,766,48057,976,5794,210,0997.83% Recurring Revenues Over (Under) Recurring Expenditures3,388,345(735,925)2,652,4204,339,521 71 City of Spokane Valley Attn: LTAC 10210 East Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Greetings Lodging Tax Advisory Committee– Over the span of the last nine months, the staff at Spokane Sports and the City of Spokane Valley have collaborated to cultivateasports tourism asset.A location off of Flora Ave in Spokane Valley has been identified as a viable sitefor a high-caliber, purpose-built facility for Cross Country Running and Cyclocross. Together, the entities are requesting a $4.4M LTAC grantfor the Cross Course project.The Cross Course will feature the natural terrain of Spokane Valley and will produce tourism- generating events during the much-needed tourism shoulder season, September–January. In addition, funding the project with a 2024LTACgrant would be a catalyst; allowing for the facility to open in Fall of 2025, and position Spokane Valley as a contender for NCAA Cross Country Championships among other major events. Please accept this letter as a formal endorsement ofthe Spokane Sports Board of Directors for both the Cross Course project and the LTAC grant request. I assure you that both Spokane Sports and the City of Spokane Valley are working to do everything possible to advance sports tourism effortsand deliver a unique, memorable, and impactfulasset. Sincerely, Rustin Hall Spokane Sports Chair, Board of Directors Diana Dupuis Director STATE OF WASHINGTON WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1111Israel RoadS.W. P.O. Box 42650 Olympia, WA 98504-2650 (360) 902-8500 TDD Telecommunications Device for the Deaf: 800-833-6388 www.parks.wa.gov September 28, 2023 Mike Basinger, Director of Economic Development City of Spokane Valley 10210 E. Sprague Ave. Spokane Valley, Wash. 99206 Dear Mr. Basinger, We are supportive of working with the City and Spokane Sports to continue conversations around the development of a dedicated crosscountry course/facility on 60 acres of property along the north bank of the Spokane River, adjacent to Flora Road in the City of Spokane Valley. I understand that the 60 acres necessary to develop the 2-kilometer cross country course is comprised of 46.13 acres of City-owned property and 15.98 acres of Washington State Parks- owned property. It is exciting to hear that this facility, when developed, would provide several local and regional benefits. The site would host competitive events for middle school, high school, collegiate, post- aw visitors and generate tourism for area hotels and restaurants. In the off season, the property could be used for cyclocross, hiking, and a variety of recreational water sports. Thank you for reaching out to Washington State Parks in recent months to begin conversations country course. We are committed to pursuing the possibility of an interagency agreement that would allow the state property to be accessible and incorporated into the design of a cross country course facility. I look forward to having future conversations about this exciting project that would benefit many visitors locally and throughout Washington. Sincerely, Diana Dupuis, Director September 28, 2023 Mike Basinger Director of Economic Development City of Spokane Valley 10210 E. Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Dear Mr. Basinger: Tax Grant Application in partnership with Spokane Sports for the development of a dedicated Cross Country Course at Flora Park. The project, as outlined in your proposal, represents an exciting opportunity to enhance the recreational and proposed site at Flora Road holds immense potential for athletes of all levels. We recognize the significant economic impact this project can generate. From September through January, the course could draw visitors from across the country, thereby boosting tourism and benefiting local businesses. The allure of cross country as a sport with a low barrier to entry makes it accessible to a broad spectrum of individuals. This project aligns strongly d high quality of life to support tourism, business attraction, and In addition, the project reflects a profound commitment to Beyond hosting cross country events, the versatility of the site offers alternative outdoor recreational opportunities, such as cyclocross, hiking, and access to river sports, enriching the quality of life for Spokane Valley residents throughout the year. We are excited about the potential of this project to transform the Flora Park site into a hub of sporting excellence, community engagement, and tourism attraction. Thank you for your dedication to enhancing the cultural and recreational fabric of Spokane Valley. We eagerly anticipate the positive developments that lie ahead. Sincerely, Gary Ballew, CEcD VP of Economic Development Greater Spokane Inc. Qbvm!Lbvu{nbo! PHYSICAL EDUCATION, ATHLETICS, RECREATION & WELLNESS SPOKANE SASQUATCH HOME OF THE BIGFOOT Spokane Community College MS 2050 Spokane Falls Community College MS 3070 1810 N Greene Street Spokane, WA 99217-5399 3410 W Whistalks Way Spokane, WA 99224-5288 509-533-7230 Office 509-533-8609 Fax 509-533-3630 Office 509-533-4102 Fax www.scc.spokane.edu www.spokanefalls.edu - John Spatz M.S. Physical Education/Health/Recreation Faculty Head Track and Field Coach Men and Women John.Spatz@scc.spokane.edu 509 533 8131 Office 208 989 9445 Cell 3.Detailed Project Budget: a. Provide details if your organization applied for or received funding for this project from other sources. Spokane County allocated $5 million from the American Rescue Plan for PlanteÔs Ferry Sports Complex Phase 1 renovations. Deducting all soft costs, contingencies, environmental reports, and consulting fees, Spokane County Parks has approximately $3.1 million of ARP funds remaining for construction. Built in its entirety, Phase 1 renovations will include three (3) artificial turf fields, up to an additional 185 new paved parking stalls, lighting of fields and additional parking, construction of a new access road from Trent Avenue, fencing, stormwater infrastructure and associated landscaping. Spokane County Parks is also pursuing $1 million in the GovernorÔs budget, with potential for additional funding from the state legislature, as well as $610,000 through a Musco Soccer Fund Grant which would potentially cover lighting for two to three fields. Spokane County Parks will also request additional funding internally, through the CountyÔs 2025 capital budget process utilizing REET and Car Rental Tax dollars. Despite the ambitions of the PlantÔs Ferry Sports Complex Phase 1 renovations, the number of fields and amount of parking Spokane County is ultimately able to construct will be determined by the funding we are successful in securing. b. What plans does the organization have to become self-sustainable? Spokane County plans to continue fostering existing partnerships while pursuing additional partners to help sustain operations into the future. In addition, Spokane County currently budgets approximately $300,000 annually for costs associated with ongoing maintenance and operations of PlanteÔs Ferry Sports Complex. These costs would be significantly higher, if it were not for a long 30-year history of collaborating with the Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association, dba Spokane Rapids, and Spokane Indians Youth Baseball. Per our existing agreement with Spokane Rapids (which extends through December 31, 2031), the non-profit organization provides year- round programming of the facility for over 2,000 local youth and contributes significantly to ongoing maintenance and operational expenses including field preparations, field restoration efforts, fertilization costs, restroom cleanings and garbage collection. Spokane County has also invited the City of Spokane Valley to continue to partner with us, in growing the future of this facility. City of Spokane Valley Lodging Tax Grant 2025 - Impact on Tourism Item 5 When requesting funds, applying organizations must provide an estimate of the following and a method for how those estimates were determined. OpsuiUboefnSbmmz31360Wbmmfzgftu Applicant: Overall Attendance, Predicted: Enter the total number of people predicted to attend the activity. When requesting funds, organizations should provide an estimate of the predicted attendance and a method for determining the actual attendance. Total Overall Attendance 611 Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart EjsfduDpvou provided below. ** Please Explain: Provide a short explanation about the specific type of method used to determine the attendance count (such as surveys, vehicle counts, hotel room reservations, etc.) Sfhjtusbujpojogpboeqptusbmmztvswfz Attendance, 50+ Miles, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to travel a distance of over 50 miles to attend the activity. Attendance, Out of State/Out of Country, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to travel from out of the state or country to attend the activity and a method for determining the actual attendance. Totaltraveling 50+ miles 561 Of total, attendees who traveled from another state or country 361 Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart EjsfduDpvou provided below. ** Please Explain: Provide a short explanation about the specific type of method used. Sfhjtusbujpojogp Page 1 of 3 Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to pay for overnight lodging while attending the activity. Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight Lodging, Predicted: Enter the number of people predicted to attend the activity without paying for overnight lodging. Paid Accommodations 511 Unpaid Accommodations 211 Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart EjsfduDpvou below.** Please Explain: Provide a short explanation about the specific type of method used. Sfhjtusbujpojogpboetvswfz Paid Lodging Nights, Predicted: Enter the number of predicted lodging nights associated with this activity. A lodging night is one or more persons occupying a room for a single night. When requesting funds, organizations should provide an estimate of figure and a method for determining it. Paid Lodging Nights* 711 Select the method used to determine the attendance from the chart SfqsftfoubujwfTvswfz provided below. ** Please Explain: Provide a short explanationabout the specific typeof method used. Qptusjeftvswfz Page 2 of 3 *Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committeedefines the Paid Lodging Night as “One Lodging night = one or more persons occupying one room for one night” **Methods in determining actual or estimated number of visitors and/or paid room nights: Direct Count: Actual count of visitors using methods such as paid admissions or registrations, clicker counts at entry points, vehicle counts or number of chairs filled. A direct count may also include information collected directly from businesses, such as hotels, restaurants or tour guides, likely to be affected by an event. Indirect Count: Estimate based on information related to the number of visitors such as raffle tickets sold, redeemed discount certificates, brochures handed out, police requirements for crowd control or visual estimates. Representative Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors/ participants. A representative survey is a highly structured data collection tool, based on a defined random sample of participants, and the results can be reliably projected to the entire population attending an event and includes margin of error and confidence level. Informal Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors or participants in a non- random manner that is not representative of all visitors or participants. Informal survey results cannot be projected to the entire visitor population and provide a limited indicator of attendance because not all participants had an equal chance of being included in the survey. Structured Estimate: Estimate produced by computing known information related to the event or location. For example, one jurisdiction estimated attendance by dividing the square footage of the event area by the international building code allowance for persons (3 square feet). Other: (please describe) Page 3 of 3 7. Board and Directors/Principal Staff a. Scott Simmons Ï CEO of Spokane County b. Mary Kuney Ï Chair of the Board of Spokane County Commissioners c. Josh Kerns Ï Vice-Chair of the Board of Spokane County Commissioners d.Al French Ï Commissioner e. Amber Waldref Ï Commissioner f. Chris Jordan Ï Commissioner g. Doug Chase Ï Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Director h. Julia Culp Ï Project Manager Landscape Architect i. Jonathan Smith Ï Park Planning and Land Acquisition Manager j. David Schaub Ï Park Advisory Committee k. Doug Kelly Ï Park Advisory Committee l. Eric Johnson Ï Park Advisory Committee m. Eric Sawyer Ï Park Advisory Committee n. Mel Fowler Ï Park Advisory Committee o. Tom Mackenzie - Park Advisory Committee p. Kelsy Ross Ï Executive Director of Spokane Rapids (Operator) q. Besse Bailey Ï President of the Spokane Rapids Board of Directors (Operator)