HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2002-032RESOLUTION NO. ~-~3~
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING
THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO SUPPORT BENEFICIAL
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 351 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE CLARIFYING
USE OF HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League will hold its annual conference on
October 16-19, 2002, in Fort Worth, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code states that revenue from the
municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention
and hotel industry; and
WHEREAS, the following subsection of Chapter 351 states that revenue
derived ~om the tax authorized by this chapter shall be expended in a manner directly
enhancing and promoting tourism and the convention and hotel industry;
WHEREAS, these provision are being interpreted to place a special emphasis on
the use of these funds to only support the hotel industry with a heads in beds requirement,
that funds can only be used on activities that increase overnight stay; NOW
THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. That the City Council requests that the Texas Municipal League
support beneficial amendments to Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code clarifying the use
of hotel/motel tax funds.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized to forward a copy of this
resolution to Mr. Frank Sturzl, Executive Director of the Texas Municipal League.
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and approval.
2002.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~7~0~-5rt~
day of ~ ,
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY