Hoquiam assists tourism through LTAC funds
A number of Hoquiam parks and facilities are sharing nearly $70,000 in LTAC funding.
The Hoquiam City Council accepted the recommendations of the Hoquiam Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) on Monday to distribute funding for tourism needs.
Nearly $87,000 were available for distribution from the tax funds.
Six projects were highlighted to give $62,500 to projects within The Friendliest City.
This included a number of funds going back into City of Hoquiam parks.
| Entity | Project | Funding |
| City of Hoquiam | Old Cannery Park Improvements | $10,000 |
| City of Hoquiam | Olympic Stadium Baseball Field Improvements | $10,000 |
| City of Hoquiam | John Gable Park – Paving and Improvements | $15,000 |
| City of Hoquiam | Olympic Stadium Renovations | $20,000 |
| City of Hoquiam | Hoquiam Beautification Team flowers/baskets | $4,500 |
| 7th St. Theatre | Event Advertising | $3,000 |
| TOTAL REQUESTS | $62,500 |
In addition to those recommendations, the council also approved funding for the Polson Museum and Loggers’ Playday from remaining funds available.
Both of those applications were received after the announced deadline.
| Entity | Project | Funding Requested | Funding Received |
| Polson Museum | Signage improvements | $3,441 | $2,500 |
| Loggers’ Playday | Stadium Rental for Show | $3,500 | $2,500 |
| TOTAL Requests after deadline | $6,941 | ||
| Balance after original requests | $24,498 | ||
| Non-deadline requests | $5,000 | ||
| NEW BALANCE | $19,498 |
The LTAC funding is brought through a 2% charge on night rates at hotels, motels, trailer camping, and similar stays to be used specifically for funding additional tourism opportunities.