Title
Resolution - A Resolution Approving the Request for Supplemental Fund Allocation from Hotel Occupancy Tax by Discover Historic Mansfield, Inc.
Requested Action
Approve the resolution amending the City's annual budget regarding Hotel/Motel funds
Recommendation
Recommend that Council approve the resolution amending the City's annual budget in regard to the Hotel/Motel Funds
Description/History
With the upcoming Pickle Parade and other future projects planned by Discover Historic Mansfield for the rest of this fiscal year, DHM would like to submit this request to:
1. Provide funding for the Best Maid St. Paddy's Pickle Parade and its related activities as well as other future projects.
2. Make a slight change to the terms of the current fund agreement to read as follows: "Create and support events in Historic Mansfield and increase awareness of such events as a tool to build up Mansfield's reputation as a tourist overnight destination."
Justification
The Pickle Parade and other events in Historic Mansfield listed in the line item budget of the funding request will help build civic pride and Mansfield's reputation as a tourist overnight destination.
Funding Source
Hotel/Motel Tax Funds
Prepared By
Vicki Collins, City Secretary
City Secretary's Office
817-276-4204