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Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC - 2025 year-end Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax (LART) contract update to City Council
Presenter:
Dani Bolling, Chief Operations Officer
Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC
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Summary:
Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC will provide an update to City Council every 6 months regarding their work related to the LART Contract.
Background:
The LART Tax, 2% on lodging and 1% on auto rental, was established in 1978 with the purpose of attracting visitors and enhancing the economy of the City and Pikes Peak Region (City Code 2.9.102). Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC is one of four LART-contracted entities that will provide an update to City Council every six months.
Previous Council Action:
On October 8, 2024, City Council recommended LART expenditures to be included in the 2025 budget (Resolution No. 129-24), including funding for the four contracted entities to include Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC. On November 26, 2024, City Council approved the original 2025 Budget per Ordinance No. 24-104, which included the appropriation of funds for the LART Fund.
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