HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract2024 GRANT BENEFICIARY AGREEMENT
WITH Ampowering
LODGING TAX/TOURISM PROMOTION GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes only as May 16, 2024, is by and between the
City of Renton (the "City"), a Washington municipal corporation, and Ampowering
("Beneficiary"), a Washington State nonprofit corporation and sets forth the terms and
conditions under which the City will provide a grant to Beneficiary under the Tourism Promotion
Grant Program {"Program"), authorized by the Renton City Council on January 8, 2024. The
Program is funded through the Renton Lodging Tax (RMC 5-18) as authoriz ed by RCW 67.285.
The City and the Beneficiary are referred to collectively in this Agreement as the "Parties." Once
fully executed by the Parties, this Agreement is effective as of the last da te signed by both parties.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the State of Washington authorized for municipalities to collect excise tax on certain
lodging businesses under Revised Washington Code ("RCW") 67.28; and,
WHEREAS, the City has authorized collection of a 1% (one percent) excise tax on certain lodging
businesses in the City under Renton Municipal Code ("RMC") 5-18, which is the "Lodging Tax";
referenced in the Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, revenues from the Lodging Tax must be used for the purpose of tourism promotion
and support; and
WHEREAS, the City has established a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee ("LTAC") to establish
App lication Criteria (Exhibit 1), review Applications ("Beneficiary's Application" at Exhibit 2), and
recommend expenditures from the Lodging Tax fund ("LTAC Recommendations" at Exhibit 3),
each Exhibit is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City, through the LTAC, issued a Call for Application to entities seeking financial
support for tourism related purposes, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 4 and incorporated by
reference; and
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10.Con flict of Interest.
a.Beneficiary designees, agents, members, officers, employees, consultants,
and any other public official who exercises or who has exercised any functions
or responsibilities with respect to the Program during his or her tenure, or who
is in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside
information with regard to the Program, are barred from any interest, direct
or indirect, in any grant or proceeds of the Program, or benefit there from,
which is part of this Agreement at any time during or after such person's
tenure.
b.The City's Code of Ethics and Washington State law prohibit City employees
from soliciting, accepting, or receiving any gift, gratuity or favor from any
person, firm or corporation involved in a contract or transaction. To ensure
compliance with the City's Code of Ethics and state law, the Beneficiary shall
not give a gift of any kind to City employees or officials.
c.Beneficiary also confirms that Beneficiary does not have a business interest or
a close family relationship with any City officer or employee who was, is, or
will be involved in selecting the Beneficiary, negotiating, or administering this
Agreement, or evaluating the Beneficiary's performance of the Work.
11.Notices: Any notice required under this Agreement will be in writing, addressed to the
appropriate party at the address which appears below (as modified in writing from time to
time by such party), and given personally, by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, by facsimile or by nationally recognized overnight courier service. Time period for
notices shall be deemed to have commenced upon the date of receipt, EXCEPT facsimile
delivery will be deemed to have commenced on the first business day following transmission.
Email and telephone may be used for purposes of administering the Agreement but should
not be used to give any formal notice required by the Agreement.
CITY OF RENTON
Jessie Kotarski
Economic Development Manager
CED/City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way, 6 th Floor
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (425) 430-7271
Email: jkotarski@rentonwa.gov
12.Waiver/Conflict of Terms.
BENEFICIARY
Menka Soni
Founder
Ampowering
11878 175th Pl NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (425) 418-7181
Email: soni_menka@hotmail.com
a.Any waiver by the Beneficiary or the City of the breach of any provision of this
Agreement by the other party will not operate, or be construed, as a waiver
of any subsequent breach by either party or prevent either party from
thereafter enforcing any such provisions.
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7/31/2024
Approved by Patrice Kent via email 6/20/2024