The following accommodation tax requests were approved by the Dillon County Council at a recent meeting:
Projects for Dillon
• Dillon County Bands of the Courthouse Square-$6,500
• The Criterion Club-$5,000
• The Dillon County Theatre- $5,000
• Taste of Dillon-$7,000
• Pop-up Farmers Market-$6,500
• Grab and Go (Fast Food)-$1,500
• Celebrate Main Street-$4.250
Total: $35,750
•• Out of the 30% of balance to special fund for advertising and promotion in the amount of $26,874.48, 4,800 goes to Ace-Hi for sign at South of the Border with balance going to the Dillon County Chamber Commerce in the amount of $22,074.48.
Projects for Latta
• Latta Revitalization Commission/Harvest Festival-$500
• Edwards House-$1,000
• Latta Community Singers-$1,600
• Latta Christmas Tour of Homes-$3,000
• Latta Springfest-$4,500
• Latta Revitalization Commission/Veterans Park-$3,500
Total: $14,100
Projects for Lake View
• Lake View Christmas on the Boulevard-$4,250
• Pigs and Pearls Event-$2.000
• Farm to Table Event-$2,000
Total: $8,250
Charles Taylor, Chairman of the Accommodation Tax Committee, made the presentation to the county council.
