City of Columbus - File #: 0418-2011

• File #: 0418-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/7/2011
• In control: Administration Committee
• On agenda: 3/14/2011
• Final action: 3/17/2011
• Title: To authorize the City Clerk to amend the 2011 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 a transfer of funds within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/17/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/16/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/14/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
3/14/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/10/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/10/2011	1	Council Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/10/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT (approver)	Reviewed and Approved
3/10/2011	1	Council Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/10/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/10/2011	1	Council Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/9/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/9/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/9/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/9/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/8/2011	1	Council Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/8/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/8/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/8/2011	1	Council Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: 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 2011, in addition to the projected $4,050,000 in hotel/motel revenues already authorized pursuant to Ordinance 0212-2011, City Council deems it appropriate to award Experience Columbus $1,100,000 in general fund support.


Contract Compliance #: 31-4153118 004 (non profit)

FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this contract is included in the 2011 budget.

Title

To authorize the City Clerk to amend the 2011 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 a transfer of funds within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,100,000.00)



Body


WHEREAS, City Council has previously enacted legislation this year, Ordinance 0212-2011, to contract with Experience Columbus for the promotion of Columbus as a desirable location for conventions, tourism, trade shows, and similar events; and

WHEREAS, City Council desires to amend that contract to provide an additional $1,100,000 in general fund support to enhance their marketing efforts of the City; 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, a transfer of funds within the General Fund is necessary to properly align budget authority with this expenditure; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the government of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to ensure...