01/14/2025 Ordinances 10,005 ORDINANCE NO. 10,005
An ordinance to annd Chapter 23, Article VI (Hotel Tax), Section 61 (Intent) of Grand
Island City Code to clarify post-construction intent for said tax and to provide for publication and
the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, an occupation tax commonly known as the "hotel tax" was imposed by the
City of Grand Island prior to the construction of the exposition center (known as the Heartland
Event Center)for purposes of the design,construction,operation and maintenance of the Heartland
Event Center; and,
WHEREAS, the Heartland Event Center has now been constructed and in operation for
over 20 years; and,
WHEREAS, having completed their original construction, maintenance, and operational
obligations to the City, Former Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc has concluded its operation
of the Center for the benefit of the City; and,
WHEREAS, upon payment of the final debt service payment for the design and
construction of the building, the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Center are now the
responsibility of the City of Grand Island as the legal owner of the Center.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Section 23-61 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
23-61 Intent
It is the intent of theCity Council that the city shall use the revenue generated by the
occupation tax imposed by this article to fund the maintenance and operation of the Heartland
Event Center for the purposes set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. §13-315 (1997).
ORDINANCE NO. 10,005 (Cont.)
Enacted: January 14, 2025.
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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