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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 2, 2011 I-01 PHAGENDA ITEM Igo I CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Im AGENDA TITLE: Approve Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID) 2012 Annual Report, Adopt Resolution of Intention to Levy Annual Assessment, and Set a Public Hearing for November 16,2011 to Considerthe Proposed Assessment MEETING DATE: November 2,2 011 PREPARED BY. Deputy City Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID) 2012 Annual Report, adopt Resolution of Intention to Levy Annual Assessment, and set a public hearing for November 16,2011 to consider the proposed assessment. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 12.07 and Streets and Highways Code Section 35600 et seq., the LTBID membership board is required to present an Annual Report (ExhibitA) for the City Council's review and approval. This must be done prior to the public hearing and adoption of a resolution confirming the 2012 Annual Report and levy of assessment. The City collects an ad ministrativefee of 5 percent from the LTBI D assessment. Representatives of the LTBID will be in attendanceto make a presentation. The levy of the annual assessmentwill be discussed at a public hearing on November 16,2011. The City provides additional funding to Visit Lodi! undera Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) approved by the City Council on August 19, 2009. The MOU provides additional funding at a rate of 19 percent of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) collections. The MOU covers the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014 and includes a provision for an annual report. Nancy Beckman, President and CEO of Visit Lodi!, will present the Annual Report to the Council. FISCAL IMPACT: Fundingfor Visit Lodi! generates additional funding for local merchants and the City as tourism dollars are spent locally. FUNDING: $76,000 is included in the FY 2011/12 City budget. Attachment Jord Ayers Deputy City Manager APPROVED: Bartlam City Manager 1 CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU October 21, 2011 Randi Johl City of Lodi 221 W. Pine St. Lodi, CA 95240 Dear Ms. Johl, Enclosed please find the 2012 Annual Report for the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID) which was established October 6,2004 by City Ordinance 1753 and was amended 11/19/2008by ResolutionNo. 2008-229. Enclosed you will find a 2012 work plan, budget and method of assessment as required by the California Streets and Highways Code #33650. Please note there are no suggested changes to the District at this time. I plan to make a presentation to the Council at the November 2,2011 City Council meeting. Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have. i0cerely, �Q NIcy an President and CEO 115S. School Street, Suite 9 • Lodi, California 95240 • Toll -Free: 800-798-1810 • 209-365-1195 • Fax: 209-365-1191 • www.visitlodi.com 2012 Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District Annual Report Assessment Funding Purpose: To administer marketing programs to promote the City of Lodi as a tourism destination and to fund projects, programs, and activities that benefit hotels within the Business Improvement District boundaries Method of Assessment: The LTBID includes all hotels/lodging facilities within the City of Lodi as well as two properties currently located at the intersection of Kettleman Ln. and 1-5. Each lodging facility within the district shall be assessed 3% of the gross room rental revenue. Rentals (stays) lasting over 30 days are not subjectto the assessment. The assessment is levied annual and collected quarterly. 2012 Work Plan (See Attached) For the purpose of the Annual Report presentation, we have broken our 2012 work plan into 6 project areas: ■ Marketing/Promotional Activities ■ Research Customer Service & Hospitality Events Communications Committees 2012 Budget G/L Account 2012 Income- BID $252,252.00 Income-Cityof Lodi $84,000.00 Income -Community Book $3,500.00 Income-Tasteof Lodi $49,500.00 Income -Tourism Lunch $6,500.00 Income-postagedonations $15.00 Income - Ares booking engine $25.00 Income -website advertising $500.00 Attraction Map - dining ads $1,000.00 Total Income $397,292.00 Advertising $38,492.00 Automobile Expense $4,064.00 Bank Service Charges $450.00 Contingencies/U nexpected Opportunities $4,935.00 Dues & Subscriptions $3,505.00 Education/Conferences $875.00 Equipment Lease $3,760.00 Event Expenses- Taste cf Lodi $49,500.00 Event Expenses -Tourism Lunch $6,152.00 Gifts $200.00 Hospitality/Meals $1,465.00 Insurance Directors & Officers $1,600.00 Liability $588.00 Work Comp $1,225.00 Labor- Contract $1,000.00 Office Expenses Equipment $1,000.00 Maintenance $2,200.00 Supplies $1,309.00 Personnel Salaries $145,320.00 Benefits $10,464.00 Postage & Delivery $2,413.00 Printing& Reproduction $1,175.00 Professional Fees Accounting $3,580.00 Administration-Cityof Lodi $12,613.00 Legal Fees $250.00 Promotion $48,615.00 Rent $18,776.00 Repairs Computer Repairs $800.00 Tax & License Payroll $12,250.00 Property $2,362.00 Licenses $70.00 Technology $3,780.00 Telephone $1,900.00 Trade Shows $5,620.00 Travel & Entertainment Meals $790.00 Travel $2,094.00 Utilities- Gas & Electric $2,100.00 Total Expense $397,292.00 Net Profit (Loss) $0.00 Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitors Bureau 2012 Work Plan a/Prom Activities Leisure Market Targeted Advertising: Ads will be placed in designated target markets including the greater Sacramento, greater Bay Area and Northern California region to promote Lodi. Ads will be both hard copy and digital in nature and will include a response measure for tracking purposes wherever possible. Trade Shows: Visit Lodi! will have a booth at the 2012 Bay Area Travel Show and Treasure Island Winefest. Staff will actively promote and recruit partnersto participate as vendors where possible as a way to have a greater presence at the shows while increasing visibility and promotional opportunity for Lodi. All leads will be tracked and a database of contacts will be maintained for future marketing opportunities. Visit Lodi! will partnerwith the Central Valley Tourism Association to promote and represent Lodi at the Los Angeles Times Travel Show. In addition, Visit Lodi! will research promotional opportunities at various wine shows in the Northern California region. LodiView: Visit Lodi! will continue to offer LodiView as a monthly e -publication highlighting Lodi events and activities of interest to the tourist. LodiView distribution is currently at over 4,000 subscribers. Quarterly e -postcards: In 2012 Visit Lodi! will produce quarterly e -postcards that will be mailed to our marketing database. Each postcard will feature a call to action and will give recipients the ability to click through to the Visit Lodi! website for special offers and other Lodi visitor information. Social Media: Staff will utilize social media (Facebook & Twitter) a minimum of twice a week to promote Lodi events and businesses. Staff proposes to utilize contests and give -a -ways as a way to increase followers. Group Market Tradeshows: Visit Lodi! will attend three sales shows created for the group market: The California Society of Association Executives (Cal SAE), the Northern California Chapter of Meeting Professionals International Annual Expo, and Society of Government Meeting Planners (SGMP). All sales leads will be followed up on and added to our database for future marketing opportunities. 2 Visit Lodi! will partnerwith the Central Valley Tourism Association to promote and represent Lodi at POWWOW and the InternationalTour Management Institute. Fam Tours: Visit Lodi! Group Sales Managerwill host quarterly Fam Tours for meeting planners and group decision makers as a tool to showcase Lodi as a group meeting destination. Direct Mail Campaign: Quarterly fliers/brochures will be sent to group sales decision makers to reinforce the vision of Lodi as a go -to destination for meetings/conferences/events. Quarterly mailers will keep Lodi top -of -mind for meeting planners, association leaders and social/fraternal groups. Local Host Program: In 2012, the Group Sales Managerwill make 12 presentations to local social groups and service clubs to promote the Host -at - Home Program. When appropriate, the Host -at -Home Award will be given out at the Annual Tourism Luncheon as a way to generate group sales leads by 1.) reminding citizens and local leaders as to the benefits of bringing their groups to Lodi, and 2.) recognizing individuals who participate in the program by referring groups to Visit Lodi! sales staff. Sales Calls: A minimum of two days a month sales staff will make face-to-face sales appointments in the Northern California and greater Bay Area region to sell group decision makers on bringing their group events and meetings to Lodi. Additionally, sales staff will utilize cold calls to meeting planners and association leaders as a way to maintain visibility and continually educate potential clients to the value of Lodi as a meeting destination. Wine & Dine: New this year, Visit Lodi! will hold two out cf the area Wine & Dine social events for group decision makers as an alternative to the FAM Tour. These events will provide an opportunity for Visit Lodi! staff to promote Lodi to hard -to -reach decision makers. Research Lodi Brand Print Program: In 2012 Visit Lodi! working with North Star Destination Strategies, will develop a Lodi Brand Print Strategy. The key component of the brand print strategy is an extensive research component that will at its conclusion provide a comprehensive demographic profile of the Lodi visitor as well as a brand platform statement which will guide future marketing activities. (.ucMmar Sere ]it Ii. Visitor Information Packets: Visitor information will be distributed on request via email or through access on our website. Website: The goal of the Visit Lodi! website is twofold: 1.) To educate and create awareness of Lodi as a visitor destination and to 2.) Providethe highest degree of customer service by ensuring that visitor information is complete, up- to-date and easily accessible. In 2012 Visit Lodi! will redesign their website to reflect the marketing direction suggested by the Lodi Brand Print program. Visitor Publications: Visit Lodi! will develop and maintain a number of publications geared to increase availability of visitor information. ➢ Lodi Visitor Guide: An updated Lodi Visitor Guide will be presented for distribution in the Summer of 2012. The book which is designed to showcase Lodi to potential visitors and tourists is currently distributed to hotels, wineries, venues and other tourist attractions. It is one of the main marketing pieces for Visit Lodi! and is mailed upon request and is distributed at travel trade and sales shows. Consumers will be able to access the guide on-line and advertisers in the guide will have the ability to change their on-line ads 4 times throughout the year giving them flexibility in their advertising campaigns. ➢ Festival & Events Calendar: Visit Lodi! will produce an in-house designed/printed Festival & Events Calendar. The Calendar, produced quarterly, is a quick reference to events in the Lodi area and is distributed at the hotels, wineries, attractions, tradeshows, and included in visitor information packets. ➢ Visitor Attraction Map & Guide: The Visitor Attraction Map & Guide is distributed to hotels, wineries and attractions for their use and will be sent out to visitors upon request as well as utilized as give -a -ways at tradeshows. The map is designed to fold into a brochure so that it can be used in a card rack or as a self -mailer. ➢ Meeting Facilities Brochure: The Meeting Facilities Brochure is designed to provide information to potential consumers on event facilities and will be utilized heavily by Sales staff when promoting local venues to the group market. Hotel Brochure Distribution: Visit Lodi! staff will provide a monthly brochure distribution service to all Lodi hotels, wineries and attractions. The goal is to ensure that visitor information is widely available and easily accessible to guests. 4 Events Tourism Luncheon: May 2012, Visit Lodi! will hostthe 5th Annual Tourism Luncheon. The Luncheon is designed to give Visit Lodi! the opportunity to promote their programs and services to the greater Lodi community. Taste of Lodi: Visit Lodi! Board and staff will determine the feasibility of hosting a 2012 Taste of Lodi event. Key considerations will be economic viability and staffing resources. Communications Newsletter: In 2012 Visit Lodi! will be moving to a digital format on their newsletter. In addition, we will be moving from a Bi -annual publication to a quarterly publication. The new publication will feature new business openings, events and other items of interest to those vested in the tourism industry as well as information on programs and services offered by the Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitors Bureau. The newsletterwill be distributed to local business leaders and elected officials. Committees Hotel Council: The Visit Lodi! Hotel Council meets quarterly to exchange information about Lodi events, promotions, and programs and services. Destination Lodi: The Destination Lodi Committee which was started in 2011 is designed to bring together diverse industries vested in the Lodi tourism movement to enhance cooperation between industries as well as to increase cross -marketing opportunities. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-175 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR LODI TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING DATE, AND APPROVING ANNUAL REPORT WHEREAS, Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District was established December 20, 2004, by City Council Ordinance 1753, and as amended by Ordinances 1756 and 1818; and WHEREAS, the Annual Report, as required by Streets and Highways Code Section 36533, has been submitted to the Board of Directors of said' improvement district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that it does hereby resolve, determine, and finds as follows: 1. Approves the Annual Report as submitted, said report being on file with the City Clerk. 2. Establishes November 16, 201 1, in the City Council Chambers, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, California, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, as the date, place, and time to hold the public hearing. 3. It is the intention of the City Council to levy and collect assessments within the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District for the calendar year 2012 (the District's fiscal year). 4. The proceeds from the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District assessment shall be used to administer marketing programs to promote the City of Lodi as a tourism destination and to fund projects, programs, and activities that benefit hotels within the City of Lodi. The boundaries of the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District shall be the boundaries of the City of Lodi and County Service Area #31 (Flag City). Refer to the report on file with the Lodi City Clerk's office for a full and detailed description of the improvements and activities, boundaries, and proposed assessments for the 2012 fiscal year. 5. At the time of the public hearing, written and oral protests may be made. The form and manner of protests shall comply with Streets and Highways Code Sections 36524 and 36525. Dated: November 2, 2011 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2011-175 as passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 2, 2011, by the following votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Katzakian, Mounce, Nakanishi, and Mayor Johnson NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None JOHL City Clerk 2011-175 Visit nodi! 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O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR LODI TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND APPROVE ANNUAL REPORT PUBLISH DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5,2011 TEAR SHEETS WANTED: One (11 Dlease SEND AFFIDAVIT AND BILL TO: RANDI JOHL, CITY CLERK LNS ACCT. #0510052 City cf Lodi P. O Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 DATED: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER3,2011 ORDERED BY: RANDI JOHL CITY CLERK w�i . ,l, "A� Iti L3' , -•c • MARIA BECERRA ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK Verify Appearance of this Legal in the Newspaper — Copy to File formAadvins.doc yOF4 00 } 9</FOKc� DECLARATION OF POSTING A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR LODI TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND APPROVE ANNUAL REPORT On Thursday, November 3, 2011, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a resolution of intention and Notice of Public Hearing to levy annual assessment for Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District and approve Annual Report (attached and marked as Exhibit A), was posted at the following locations: Lodi Public Library Lodi City Clerk's Office Lodi City Hall Lobby Lodi Carnegie Forum declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on November 3, 2011, at Lodi, California. AAIFER MUROBISON, CMC ASSISTANT CITY CLERK N: Wdministration\CLERK\Forms\DECPOST. DOC ORDERED BY: RANDIJOHL CITY CLERK MARIA BECERRA ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 2011-175 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR LODI TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING DATE, AND APPROVING ANNUAL REPORT LX 171 WHEREAS, Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District was established December 20, 2004, by City Council Ordinance 1753, and as amended by Ordinances 1756 and 1818; and WHEREAS, the Annual Report, as required by Streets and Highways Code Section 36533, has been submitted to the Board of Directors of said improvement district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that it does hereby resolve, determine, and finds as follows: 1. Approves the Annual Report as submitted, said report being on file with the City Clerk. 2. Establishes November 16, 2011, in the City Council Chambers, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, California, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, as the date, place, and time to hold the public hearing. 3. It is the intention of the City Council to levy and collect assessments within the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District for the calendar year 2012 (the District's fiscal year). 4. The proceeds from the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District assessment shall be used to administer marketing programs to promote the City of Lodi as a tourism destination and to fund projects, programs, and activities that benefit hotels within the City of Lodi. The boundaries of the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District shall be the boundaries of the City of Lodi and County Service Area #31 (Flag City). Refer to the report on file with the Lodi City Clerk's office for a full and detailed description of the improvements and activities, boundaries, and proposed assessments for the 2012 fiscal year. 5. At the time of the public hearing, written and oral protests may be made. The form and manner of protests shall comply with Streets and Highways Code Sections 36524 and 36525. Dated: November 2, 2011 hereby certify that Resolution No. 2011-175 as passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lod in a regular meeting held November 2, 201 1, by the following votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Katzakian, Mounce, Nakanishi, and Mayor Johnson NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None &JOHL City Clerk 2011-175 Is] IV9014111ZIs] II BOB JOHNSON, Mayor JOANNE MOUNCE, Mayor Pro Tempore LARRY D. HANSEN PH I L KATZAKIAN ALAN NAKANISHI CITY OF LODI CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 / FAX (209) 333-6807 www.lodi.aov cityclerk-Q odi.gov November 3,2011 Nancy Beckman, President/CEO Visit Lodi! Visitor and Conference Bureau 115 S. School Street, Suite 9 Lodi, CA 95240 KONRADT BARTLAM City Manager RAND[ JOHL, City Clerk D. STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Attorney RE: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR LODI TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND SET PUBLIC HEARING The Lodi City Council, at its meeting of November 2, 201 1, adopted the enclosed resolution of intention to levy annual assessment for the Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District, establishing the public hearing date of November 16, 2011, at 7 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, and approving the Annual Report. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Clerk's Office. Sincerely, kaJ�o�hI City Clerk RJ/JMR Enclosure N:\Administration\CLERK\FollowupUTransmitta]3.doc