$4.3M in TOT-TBID Dollars At Work Funds Invested Into 13 Projects | |
At the recommendation of the committees it convenes, the North Tahoe Community Alliance Board of Directors voted to invest a total of $4.3 million in TOT-TBID Dollars At Work funding through the 2024 Annual Grant Cycle into 13 projects that benefit the North Lake Tahoe community. To date, the TOT-TBID Dollars At Work program has reinvested over $21.3 million in North Lake Tahoe and leveraged an additional match of over $29 million for a total investment of over $50 million in the Multi-Year Sponsorship and Annual Grant funding cycles to support projects and programs in the North Lake Tahoe Community. | |
You're Invited: A Celebration of TOT-TBID Dollars At Work
Learn about the projects funded and how the TOT-TBID Dollars At Work program supports a vibrant, year-round economy in North Lake Tahoe at a North Tahoe Chamber Mixer on May 16 at the Boatworks at Lake Tahoe.
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101.5 Truckee Tahoe Radio Community Spotlight
NTCA Marketing Director, Kirstin Guinn, highlights the projects recently funded by TOT-TBID Dollars At Work and shares information on where the dollars come from and how they are used through the program.
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NTCA Seeks Members for TOT Advisory Committee | The TOT Advisory Committee is being formed to merge the responsibilities of the former TOT and CAP committees and streamline efforts to direct the roughly $10M of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues generated by overnight stays in local hotels and short-term rentals in North Lake Tahoe. Apply by Friday, May 10. | |
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Board Member Spotlight
One of NTCA's newest board members, Kevin Drake, is co-founder and CEO of Alibi Ale Works. Before founding Alibi in 2014, Kevin spent 15 years working in watershed science and restoration consulting in Tahoe. He is Placer County’s representative on the TRPA Advisory Planning Commission and is a member of North Tahoe Business Association’s Economic Vitality Committee. A 20-year resident of Kings Beach, Kevin is passionate about creating vitality and resilience in our community.
At the April Board of Directors meeting, six local community leaders were seated to help make recommendations about how to leverage TBID and TOT funds generated in the community.
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Transportation and Traffic Solutions | |
This summer, keep TART Connect top-of-mind for getting around the region. If you're attending summer events, consider biking, as many summer events are partnering with the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition to offer bike valets. Plus, lean more about the progress the region made on traffic solutions this winter. | |
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Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition Hiring Part-Time Bike Valet Coordinator
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is looking to hire an individual with excellent people skills to communicate with event planners and recruit volunteers. They will set up the bike valet equipment at the event, supervise volunteer attendants, and break down the equipment at the end of the event. Minimal training is required but must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle, the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, and ability to stand and walk for a full day.
Schedule: Email and phone communications throughout the week on your schedule, events are mostly on weekends.
Pay: $20 per hour for at least 250 hours.
To apply, send a paragraph or two about your relevant experience and why you are interested to bikevalet@tahoebike.org by May 10.
This program and position are funded by the TOT-TBID Dollars at Work program. This program reinvests funds generated in North Lake Tahoe to support community vitality, environmental stewardship and economic health.
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May First Tuesday Virtual Breakfast Club
This month, learn what to expect on the roads this summer with road construction updates from Caltrans, Placer County, Tahoe City Public Utility District, North Tahoe Public Utility District and NDOT.
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Environmental Stewardship | | |
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Stewardship Week
April 28-May 5 is National Association of Conservation Districts' Stewardship Week, dedicated to promoting the conservation of natural resources. This year's theme, "May the Forest be with you, Always", highlights the role the forests play in sustaining our planet. Check out the NTCA blog to see how we partnered with Placer County to share information on forest health.
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Bear Box Grant Program
Placer County, in partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, is offering a bear box grant program for Placer County residents in the Tahoe Basin. Up to $2,200 is available per property owner. Grants for installing a bear box on your property are on a first come first serve basis until funds are depleted or until May 31, 2025, whichever is earlier.
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Project Spotlight
Workforce Housing Preservation Program helps local workers secure housing by providing 16% or up to $150,000 of the home’s listing price. In exchange, the home is deed-restricted for 55 years so that only qualified local workers can occupy the residence. This financial assistance does not need to be paid back and the deed restriction restarts with each sale or transaction of the property.
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Placer County Adds ADU to Pre-Reviewed Plans Suite
Accessory homes can take many forms and vary in size, but always contain everything someone needs to live, including a kitchen, bathroom, and place to sleep. Accessory homes typically range from 220 square-foot studios to nearly 1,200 square-foot houses with multiple bedrooms.
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Community Partner Spotlight
To help tackle persistent workforce housing challenges in the Tahoe-Truckee region, a new 501(c)4 nonprofit organization has been formed. The Tahoe Housing Hub’s role will be to advocate for progressive housing policies, assist in the development of small to mid-scale housing projects and collaborate with the community to promote a pro-housing movement.
To fortify the Hub's foundation, the NTCA Board of Directors approved the allocation of $150,000 in TBID funds and extended $34,000 of in-kind contributions, which span from office space to professional services. Complementing this, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation allocated $135,000 for the Hub's formation and orchestrated a two-year $135,000 matching grant from the Martis Fund.
Additionally, at their April 10 board meeting, the NTCA board voted unanimously to grant $479,450 to the Tahoe Housing Hub to launch an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Accelerator Pilot Program. The ADU Pilot program will provide homeowners with free feasibility and project management support, and guidance through the entire process from design and permitting through construction management and leasing. If you’re interested in signing up for the program, please email info@tahoehousinghub.org.
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Community Engagement Opportunity | | |
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Chat with Cindy Gustafson
Join Supervisor Cindy Gustafson at the Placer County Executive Office on Thursday, April 25 from 9:30-11 a.m. or at Coffeebar in Olympic Valley on Thursday, May 2 from 4-5:30 p.m. for a chance to discuss what's on your mind in the Lake Tahoe region.
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