R-2020-24 supporting changes to state law that would allow use of hotel occupancy tax revenue

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RESOLUTION 2020-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION DURING THE 87TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE (2021), TO ALLOW FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF MUNICIPAL HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUE BY THE CITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN MUNICIPAL PARKS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH TILE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS,the City of La Porte("City")has adopted a municipal hotel occupancy tax ordinance in order to raise revenue for the promotion of tourism and the hotel and lodging industry in the City; and WHEREAS,the City has determined that the City parks are popular attractions visited year-round by a significant number of tourist and visitors to the City and surrounding area;and WHEREAS, the City parks are utilized for multiple large annual events, festivals and sporting activities that are attended by a significant number of tourists and visitors to the City and surrounding area; and WHEREAS, the City parks are in need of additional improvements and amenities and connectivity to lodging establishments and tourist attractions, as the current demand for certain City park facilities and amenities frequently exceeds the operating capacity of said improvements and amenities,due to the large attendance at annual festivals, events, sporting activities and related tourist activities held on City parks and would benefit from connectivity and additional public facilities;and WHEREAS, the City's tourism and hotel and lodging industries would benefit from the expenditure of municipal hotel tax revenue on construction of improvements and connectivity to the City parks,as tourists and visitors frequently visit the City parks, and improvements to the City parks will increase the quality and number of amenities available at said City parks for use and enjoyment by tourists and visitors to the City and surrounding area; and WHEREAS, the City's tourism and hotel and lodging industries would benefit from the expenditure of municipal hotel tax revenue on construction of trails and sidewalks that connect City parks to lodging establishments and other tourist attractions, which will increase the use and enjoyment by tourists and visitors of lodging establishments,parks,tourist attractions, and related public facilities. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,TEXAS,THAT: Section 1. That the City Council adopts the findings and recitals set forth I the preamble of this Resolution. Section 2. That the City Council supports the passage of legislation during the 87th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature (2021),that would allow for the expenditure of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by the City of La Porte for construction of improvements in municipal parks and trails/sidewalks that connect parks, lodging establishments, and other tourist attractions, and related public facilities.