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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 P p 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: Page 1 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: 0,.AND y''%.,, CATHY B�RG, CITY SF81ETARY 1114/ . 1,4 • :a /0,01,1114101000 Page 2