Explanation
Hotel/Motel Excise Tax proceeds are disbursed in accordance with Section 371.02(c) of Columbus City Codes, 1959, which in part designates a portion of funds for the purpose of promoting the City of Columbus from funds generated by the Hotel/Motel Excise Taxes. In 2013, that portion is projected to be $7,270,000 and is provided to Experience Columbus per this ordinance.
Emergency action is requested since the start of this contract was January 1, 2013.
Contract Compliance #:31-4153118 004 (non- profit)
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this contract will come from receipts into the Hotel/Motel tax fund in accordance with Section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes.
Title
To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to contract with Experience Columbus for marketing services to increase tourism and convention business and strengthen the image of the City of Columbus, Ohio; to authorize the expenditure of 2.19% (presently estimated at $7,270,000.00) of the combined rates of 5.1% of the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax; and to declare an emergency. ($7,270,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Section 371.02(c) of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, specifies that 2.19 percent of the combined rates of 5.1 percent of the revenues of the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax are to be used for the promotion of the City of Columbus as a desirable location for conventions, tourism, trade shows, and similar events; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Finance and Management desires to contract with Experience Columbus for $7,270,000 or 2.19 % of the combined rates of 5.1% of the revenues of the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax in accordance with Chapter 371.02 (c) of Columbus City Codes, 1959; and
WHEREAS, the City and its citizens benefit economically, culturally, and otherwise from these marketing services, and it is in the best interests of the City and its citizens to encourage and support the services of Experience Columbus; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of ...
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