HomeMy Public PortalAbout1991_06_25_O023The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE:
91-0-23
PRESENTED June 25, 1991
ADOPTED June 2s: 1991
AMENDING ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 17, SECTION 17-112 OF THE TOWN CODE,
"TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX", BY INCREASING THE TAX RATE FROM
THREE PERCENT TO FIVE PERCENT
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg imposes a 3% tax on each transient obtaining lodging within
the town; and
WHEREAS, this Council deems the levy of such a tax on transient lodging necessary to pay the
debts, defray the expenses, accomplish the purposes and perform the functions of the town; and
WHEREAS, during Council deliberations on the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1992, it was decided to increase the tax on transient lodging to the rate of five percent.
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Town Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 17-112. Tax Imposed~ Amount.
There is hereby imposed and levied, in addition to all other taxes and fees of every kind
imposed by law, on each transient obtaining lodging or the use of space at any hotel, a tax at a rate of
three five percent of the total amount paid for such lodging or the use of space by or for any such
transient to any hotel. Such tax shall be collected from such transient at the time and in the manner
provided by this article.
SECTION II.
SECTION III.
PASSED this
All prior ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed.
This ordinance shall become effective July 1, 1991.
25th day of June
ATTEST:
~Ulerk of Council
O:meals
, 1991.
Rober~ E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg