Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Martie Simpson, Finance Director
Contact Info
(830) 221-4385 - msimpson@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a budget amendment in the FY 2017-18 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund and the River Fund Adopted Budget for costs associated with the implementation of the disposable container ordinance and 16 quart cooler size ordinance.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Ordinance 2007-13 was adopted by City Council in March of 2007 restricting cooler sizes on the rivers to 16 quarts or less. Ordinance 2011-65, the "Disposable Container Ordinance" was adopted by the City Council in August of 2011. A city-wide referendum vote was held on November 8, 2011 resulting in a 58% vote in favor of enactment of the disposable container ordinance. Both ordinances were in effect and enforced for the 2012 and 2013 summer seasons. The City discontinued enforcement of these ordinances from 2014 to 2017 as a result of the District Court's permanent injunction. However, on May 18, 2017, the 3rd Court of Appeals issued a judgment in favor of the City. City Staff briefed City Council on September 11, 2017 and sought direction on the implementation timeline. The consensus of the City Council was to begin implementation by November 1, 2017. The City is requesting $10,000 from the River Fund for signage prior to implementation. In addition, the Convention and Visitors Bureau is requesting $86,800 for onsite events, supplies, printing, street teams and secret shopper prizes from the Hotel/Motel Fund upon implementation. Therefore, a budget amendment is required.
The following budget amendment is recommended for Council consideration:
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund
Increase: Operating Expenses $86,800
River Fund
Increase Operating Expenses $10,000
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority |
Strategic Priorities: Maintain fiscal stability of City operations |
FISCAL IMPACT:
This budget amendment increases the operating expenditure appropriation for the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund and the River Fund than originally budgeted.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a budget amendment in the FY 2017-18 Hotel/Motel Tax fund and the River Fund Adopted Budget.