Legislation Details

File #: 24-3350    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 5/23/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/4/2024 Final action: 6/4/2024
Title: Request for approval of an allocation of $25,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funding to The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts.

Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3

Department Head/Elected Official: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of an allocation of $25,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funding to The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts.

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Background and Discussion:

In compliance with Texas Code Section 352 these funds will be used to promote tourism and promote the Convention and Hotel Industry in Harris County through marketing and cultural attractions (exhibits).

 

Expected Impact:

It is anticipated that the funds will result in increased museum attendance and Hotel Occupancies.

 

Alternative Options:

N/A

 

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

X Governance and Customer Service

 

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Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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Anticipated Court Date: 4 June 2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Lawrence Bell, Special Projects/Community Involvement

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