HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19184: PORT ARTHUR CONVENTION AND TOURIST ASSOCIATION , OPERATES A CONVENTION/VISTORS BUREAU P. R. NO 19184
JNP 10/08/2015
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE
PORT ARTHUR CONVENTION AND TOURIST ASSOCIATION
WHICH MANAGES AND OPERATES A CONVENTION/VISITORS
BUREAU IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING OF $570,000 . 00
FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR
WHEREAS, a contract has been approved between the City of Port
Arthur and the Port Arthur Convention and Tourist Association, which
manages and operates a convention/visitors bureau; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 351 . 101 of the Texas Tax Code an expenditure
of hotel occupancy tax revenues must directly promote tourism and
directly promote the convention and hotel industry; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed prudent to approve an amendment thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1 . That the facts and opinions in the preamble are
true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Council deems the activities of
this organization to be consistent with the provision of Section
351 . 101 of the Texas Tax Code as it directly promotes tourism and
the convention and hotel industry.
Section 3 . That Article V of the Contract, between the City
and Port Arthur Convention and Tourist Association shall be amended
to read as follows :
"V. The City shall advance to the Association a portion
of the proceeds of the Hotel and Motel Occupancy Tax
received by the City. The amount of the advance will be
determined by the City Council on an annual basis . The
Convention and Tourist Association requests that during
the annual budget planning cycle each year, the City
Council take into consideration the changing financial
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circumstances of the Convention and Tourist Association
and the City, as well as the effectiveness of the
marketing efforts of the Association and its value to
tourism in Port Arthur. The funds allocated to the
Association' s budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 are
$570, 000 . To effectuate the intentions of the parties
hereto, it is agreed that the following procedure for
such payments shall be established:
a. The City will advance to the Association one-
twelfth (1/12) of their annual allocation on
a monthly basis.
b. In the first month of each calendar quarterly
year, the Association shall furnish to the
City Manager a statement of the activities of
the Convention/Visitors Bureau during the
preceding calendar quarterly period. "
Section 4 . That the Association shall signify its approval
of the foregoing amendment by its President dating and signing two
(2) duplicate copies of this Resolution, each of which has been
signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Secretary.
Section 5 . That a copy of the caption of the Resolution be
spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of October, A. D.
2015, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES :
Mayor:
City Council :
NOES:
Deloris Prince, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
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Val Tizeno, Ity Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Jerry W. Dale, Interim Director of Finance
AGREED TO:
PORT ARTHUR CONVENTION AND TOURIST ASSOCIATION
BY:
DATE: