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A. A proposal for any of the following shall be submitted to the lodging tax advisory committee for review and comment on:

1. The imposition of a tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW;

2. An increase in the rate of tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW;

3. The repeal of an exemption from a tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW; or

4. A change in the use of revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW.

B. Such proposal(s) shall be submitted to the committee at least forty-five days before final action on or passage of the proposal by the city council.

C. The advisory committee shall submit comments to the city council on the proposal in a timely manner through generally applicable public comment procedures. The comments shall include an analysis of:

1. The extent to which the proposal will accommodate activities for tourists or increase tourism; and

2. The extent to which the proposal will affect the long-term stability of the fund created by RCW 67.28.1815, the fund used for paying the cost of tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism-related facilities, or operation of tourism-related facilities.

D. Failure of the advisory committee to submit comments before final action on or passage of the proposal shall not prevent the city council from acting on the proposal. The city is not required to submit an amended proposal to the committee. (Ord. 017/2019 § 7)