20-R-104 -Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue for ParksRESOLUTION 20 -R -104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, 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.
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz ( "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 visitors to the City and surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the City parks are utilized for multiple large annual events and festivals that are
attended by a significant number of visitors to the City and surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the City parks are in need of additional improvements and amenities 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, and
related activities held at 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, 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 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That the City Council adopts the findings and recitals set forth in 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 Schertz, Texas, for construction of improvements
in municipal parks and trails/ sidewalks that connect parks, lodging establishments, and other
tourist attractions, and related public facilities.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of September 2020.
ATTEST:
ity Secretary, Brenda Demos
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