Adoption of an amusement tax ordinance appears as if it will soon take shape in Lower Towamensing Township.

On a unanimous vote, the township’s board of supervisors on Wednesday agreed to advertise an amusement tax ordinance.

It was noted at that time that a vote to adopt the amusement tax ordinance would likely occur at January’s board of supervisors meeting.

Previously, Blue Mountain Resort agreed to pay an annual fee to the township over the next decade instead of an amusement tax being levied.

In September, supervisors on a unanimous measure approved a 10-year pilot agreement with Blue Mountain Resort in which the resort will pay the township an annual payment of $50,000 in each of the first five years of the term, and $55,000 each in years 6 through 10.

The agreement goes into effect as of Jan. 1, 2027.

Each payment is due on or before Jan. 1 of each year during the term.

During the term, the township must not enact, levy, assess, impose, or collect any amusement tax on Blue Mountain Resort or on any admissions, charges, or receipts for Blue Mountain Resort’s operations within the township.

Township solicitor Jim Nanovic noted that the agreement avoids possible litigation.