7.
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX EXEMPTIONS
WHEREAS, with each year that passes, Texas cities struggle harder and harder to meet all of their budgetary needs; and
WHEREAS, while revenues seem to remain the same, or to actually decrease, expenses are rising at an alarming rate; and
WHEREAS, cities must be diligent in all ways possible to save money wherever and whenever possible; and
WHEREAS, city representatives must travel to different areas throughout the state to attend and participate in conferences, seminars, and other continuing education events; and
WHEREAS, the more educated employees and officials are, the more productive municipal front lines will become; and
WHEREAS, each overnight trip can cost hundreds of dollars per person; and
WHEREAS, one means of significant savings would be to exempt municipalities from paying hotel/motel taxes when travelling on official business;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the delegates assembled at this 2009 Annual Conference of the Texas Municipal League that the League stand in support of this proposed tax exemption for Texas cities, and furthermore carry this proposition to the House and Senate of the great State of Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the membership of the Texas Municipal League this 23rd day of October, 2009, at Fort Worth, Texas.
APPROVED:
______________________________
John Cook
President
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Frank Sturzl
Executive Director
