HomeMy WebLinkAbout020632 RES - 03/21/1989A RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 2883 RELATING TO PURPOSES FOR
WHICH REVENUE FROM A MUNICIPAL HOTEL TAX MAY BE USED.
WHEREAS, the revenue from the municipal hotel tax is critical to the
tourist and convention industry; and
WHEREAS, the municipal hotel tax currently funds creation and continuation
of convention facilities and tourist related activity such as the arts and historical
projects and activities; and
WHEREAS, the construction operation, and improvement of tourist
attractions through issuance of bonds is a viable economic activity of cities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi endorses
and supports House Bill 2883 by Representative Todd Hunter that would permit revenue
from the municipal hotel tax to be used to retire debt service on bonds issued to
finance the creation, improvement, or continuation of a regional or state tourist
attraction.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED: j DAY OF /11/4 teth , 19
HAL GEORGE, CITY ATTORNEY
ant City Attor
MAYOR
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
2062 MICROFILMED
Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Betty N. Turner at
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero (X C
Clif Moss
Bill Pruet
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing, Jr. (Li
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
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