Title
Resolution - A Resolution Approving 2022/2023 Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Fund Agreements
Requested Action
Defer to Council.
Recommendation
Defer to Council.
Description/History
The Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Fund and Allocation Subcommittee met and reviewed applications received from various organizations seeking Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Funds. During the August 22, 2022 City Council Meeting the Subcommittee made recommendations to the Council with regards to allocations for applications received. The Council unanimously approved the following allocations:
Championship Basketball 2022 for the 65th Annual Whataburger Basketball Tournament: $10,000.00 (Stipulation that the scholarship must be awarded to a Mansfield resident and the organization is encouraged to purchase items utilized for the event from Mansfield businesses.)
Pickled Mansfield Society for the St. Paddy's Pickle Parade and Palooza: $73,200.00 (Up to $73,200.00 with the stipulation that the Pickled Mansfield Society Board of Directors work with city staff on the details of the event and have all of the details worked out by the end of 2022, which must be in writing and agreed to.)
Mansfield Commission for the Arts for Music Alley, Hometown Holidays, and Arts Week: $47,100.00
Historic Mansfield Performance Park - The LOT for 2022-2023 Programming: $150,000.00
Mansfield Historical Museum for Foundation and Building Repair: $250,000.00
The agreements will be provided to each organization for final execution based upon the outcome of this agenda item.
Justification
N/A
Funding Source
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Funds
Prepared By
Susana Marin, TRMC, City Secretary
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