HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2020-24 supporting changes to state law that would allow use of hotel occupancy tax revenue 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.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of resolutions of the City of La Porte, Texas, in conflict with any
provision contained herein is hereby repealed to the extent of any conflict.
Section 4. If any section, sentence, phrase,clause,or any part of any section, sentence, phrase,or clause,
of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
remaining portions of this Ordinance; and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City
Council to have passed each section,sentence,phrase,or clause,or part thereof,irrespective of
the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared
invalid.
Section 5. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a
place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding
this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code;
and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,considered and formally acted
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
Section 5. This resolution shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED and APPROVED this,the 12th day of October, 2020.
CITY OF L• P I RTE, TEXAS
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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L e. oodward,City Secret. Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney