17-09 - RTOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 17-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER,
TEXAS, CALLING UPON THE 85TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD PERMIT THE TOWN OF PROSPER TO UTILIZE
THE FUTURE COLLECTION OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAXES AND OTHER
RELATED TAXES FOR THOSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES
AUTHORIZED BY SUBCHAPTER B OF CHAPTER 351 OF THE TEXAS TAX
CODE; MAKING FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Prosper is a thriving community located in two of the fastest
growing counties in the nation; and
WHEREAS, tourism and hospitality have been central to the economic prosperity of the
North Texas region; and
WHEREAS, Subchapter B of Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code provides, in part, that
certain authorized municipalities may utilize hotel occupancy taxes for specific purposes to
promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry, including a wide array of tourist, cultural,
artistic, and special exhibitions and projects specifically enumerated in Section 351.101 of the
Texas Tax Code; and
WHEREAS, in order to avail itself of the economic development options related to the use
of hotel occupancy taxes contained in Subchapter B of Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code, the
Town of Prosper must specifically be included as an "eligible central municipality," as that term is
defined in Section 351.102 of the Texas Tax Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Town to have the option of considering the economic
development alternatives provided for in Subchapter B of Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code
and to do so, it must specifically be included in legislation authorizing such alternatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
All of the above premises are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into the
body of this Resolution as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2
The Town of Prosper hereby fully endorses the introduction of legislation in the 85th Texas
Legislature amending Section 351.102 of the Texas Tax Code to include the Town as an eligible
central municipality relative to the uses of hotel occupancy tax proceeds as authorized by Chapter
351 of the Texas Tax Code.
SECTION 3
Any and all resolutions, rules, regulations, policies, or provisions in conflict with the
provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed and rescinded to the extent of any conflict
herewith.
SECTION 6
This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage by the Town Council.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, Tbfft7! ON THIS 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017.
ow
C�--yy 90
r
o -k Ray Smith, Mayor
� 9 �
p O
V �
AT T:'°
d ,%
Robyn ttle, Town Secretary
Resolution No. 17-09, Page 2