HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 530-20 12-14-2020 RESOLUTION 530-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS,
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 Richland Hills, Texas ("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 municipal parks are popular
attractions visited year-round by visitors to the City and surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, municipal parks are an ideal location to host large annual
events, festivals and sports tournaments that are attended by a significant number
of tourists and visitors to the City and surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Richland Hills, hotel properties are located
adjacent to a popular municipal park and the City's tourism and hotel industries
would benefit from the expenditure of municipal hotel tax revenue on construction
of improvements, additional amenities and connectivity to municipal parks as
tourists and visitors would frequently visit the parks to see these attractions, and
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills desires to build entertainment and
sports venues in municipal parks that will increase the quality and number of
amenities available for use and enjoyment by tourists and visitors to the City and
surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the City's tourism and hotel industries would benefit from the
expenditure of municipal hotel tax revenue on construction of entertainment and
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sports venues in municipal parks and trails/sidewalks that would connect parks to
hotels and other tourist attractions, which will increase the use and enjoyment by
tourists and visitors of hotels, parks, tourist attractions and related public facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, 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 Richland Hills for construction of
entertainment and sports venues in municipal parks and trails/sidewalks that would
connect these amenities to hotels, tourist attractions and related public facilities.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2020.
APPROVED:
THE HONORABLE ED RD EZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CATHY B�RG, CITY SF81ETARY
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