A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO AMEND O.C.G.A. FOR HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE TO NOT BE DIVERTED TO
NON-TOURISM RELATED PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, through contract with the convention & visitors bureau, the chamber of
commerce and/or other non-profit 501c6 a municipality invests in marketing
their entire geographic area and all of its assets as a destination for leisure
and business travelers; and,
WHEREAS, hotel/motel tax was originally created so that local governments would
not have to bear the full burden of the cost of marketing to attract travelers;
and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2015 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation for
Hotel/Motel Tax revenue to not be diverted to non-tourism related purposes.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________.
Councilor Baker voting _____________.
Councilor Barnes voting _____________.
Councilor Davis voting _____________.
Councilor Henderson voting _____________.
Councilor Huff voting _____________.
Seat Vacant _____________.
Councilor Thomas voting _____________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________.
Councilor Woodson voting _____________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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