Title
Ordinance No. 15-33 amending Sections 102 (Purpose), 103 (Definitions) and 111 (Contractual Authority) of Article 9 (Lodgers, Campgrounds, and Automobile Rental Taxation) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Lodgers, Campgrounds and Automobile Rental Tax
Body
From:
Councilmember Jan Martin
Summary:
The amended ordinance provides clarification for how LART funds are to be expended for visitor promotion expenses, and defines visitor promotion as the promotion of tourism, recreational visitors, businesss meetings, conventions, and any other special events which attract visitors to the City of Colorado Springs and the greater Pikes Peak Region.
Previous Council Action:
N/A
Background:
In addition to the City's sales tax on lodging services, there is a 2% Lodgers and Auto Rental tax on the sale of lodging, campground space and car rentals.
Financial Implications:
There are no financial implications related to the passage of this ordinance.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
Approve the ordinance as proposed.
Stakeholder Process:
N/A
Alternatives:
N/A
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Approve the ordinance as proposed
Ordinance Language
An Ordinance Amending Sections 102 (Purpose), 103 (Definitions) and 111 (Contractual Authority) of Article 9 (Lodgers, Campgrounds, and Automobile Rental Taxation) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended.