Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 26-259, approving and authorizing the Executive to sign the Snohomish County Tourism Promotion Area Agreement with Courtyard Media Foundation for the Production of Geekfest Expo 2026
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DEPARTMENT: Executive
ORIGINATOR: Sarah Strozyk
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved by Kent Patton 6/25/26
PURPOSE: Authorize the Tourism Promotion Area Funding Agreement between Snohomish County and the TPA endorsed project, Courtyard Media Foundation production of GeekFest West Game Expo 2026 , not to exceed $80,000.
BACKGROUND: 4.118.010 establishes the Tourism Promotion Area pursuant to RCW 35.101.080. The Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) includes the areas within the city limits of the City of Arlington, the Snohomish County portion of the City of Bothell, the City of Everett, the City of Edmonds, the City of Lynnwood, the City of Marysville, the City of Monroe, the City of Mountlake Terrace, and the City of Mukilteo as well as the unincorporated area of Snohomish County. SCC 4.118.070 authorizes the County to create the Tourism Promotion Area fund and administer a program to allocate revenues accruing to it under provisions of RCW 35.101.05. These funds are reserved for support of tourism development and promotion projects. On February 11, 2025, the County Council approved the 2026 TPA Business Plan. The Plan provides for applications to be received, evaluated, and considered for recommendation to Council throughout the year. This project was recommended by the TPA board the April 2026 TPA Board Meeting. This project has been approved by the TPA Board and is being presented to County Council for approval. This project has a total value of $80,000.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
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CONTRACT INFORMATION:
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Upon Execution |
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12-31-2026 |
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OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS: Reviewed/approved by Finance (Nathan Kennedy 6/24/26)