Discuss and consider action to approve the format for a Tourism Public Improvement District petition and service plan.
Official Roll-Call Vote
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Scott Joslove, President and CEO of Texas Hotel and Lodging Association discussed the petition and formal for the proposed tourism public improvement district (PID) petition. Mr. Joslove provided information about the PID and answered questions regarding the assessment. Mr. Coffman asked about the City's role. Mr. Joslove provided information and discussed the process. Mr. Joslove answered questions from Ms. Ryan regarding the board included in the service plan. Mr. Metayer moved to approve the item. Mr. Ruiz seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Holiday was not present for the vote. All those present voted in favor. The motion carried.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).