Legislation Details

File #: 24-3349    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 $360,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funding to Spring Creek County Historical Association located in Harris County.

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 $360,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funding to Spring Creek County Historical Association located in Harris County.

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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 by relocating and renovating two historic museum structures (home and barn) to a more appropriate location and marketing efforts.  Phase 1 funding, additional funding for Phase 2 (restroom facilities, parking) TBD.

 

 

Expected Impact:

The Spring Creek County Historical Association is part of the German Fest, which attracts thousands of attendees during the spring and fall.  It is anticipated that the funds will result in increased attendance and Hotel Occupancies.

 

Alternative Options:

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Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

X Governance and Customer Service

 

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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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