Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)
Date Submitted: 07-25-17
Requesting Agency: Finance
Division:
* Name: Brad Dodson
* Phone: 720-913-5522
* Email: brad.dodson@denvergov.org
Item Title & Description:
(Do not delete the following instructions)
These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney's Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).
Both the title and description must be entered between the red "title" and "body" below. Do not at any time delete the red "title" or "body" markers from this template.
title
A resolution to set a public hearing for the creation and establishment of the Denver Tourism Improvement District.
Sets a public hearing before City Council for 08-28-17 on the formation and establishment of the citywide Denver Tourism Improvement District (TID). The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17.
body
Affected Council District(s.) or citywide? Citywide
Executive Summary with Rationale and Impact:
Detailed description of the item and why we are doing it. This can be a separate attachment.
The Denver Revised Municipal Code requires a public hearing be conducted prior to City Council approving the creation of a Tourism Improvement District. The hearing is scheduled for August 28, 2017. If created, the Denver Tourism Improvement District will support enhanced tourism marketing citywide and capital improvements to the Colorado Convention Center.
Tourism Improvement Districts have the power to levy taxes, fees or assessments on lodging businesses (with 50 or more rooms), or upon persons purchasing lodging, to fund tourism improvements and services.
Address/Location (if applicable):
Legal Description (if applicable):
Denver Revised Municipal Code (D.R.M.C.) Citation (if applicable):
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