1599ORDINANCE NO. 1599 (#06 - 2019)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
§ 3.06.010; AMENDING THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX UPON GROSS
REVENUES OF HOTELS, MOTELS, BED & BREAKFAST, AND/OR OTHER
SUCH SHORT TERM RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS LOCATED WITHIN
JACKSONVILLE; AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE ,§ 290
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, funds are needed for the development, establishment,
improvement, maintenance, and operation of recreational and tourist facilities
within the City of Jacksonville. It is believed that a Four Percent (4%) tax upon
the gross receipts of hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and other such short term
rental accommodations would provide a source of revenue for Jacksonville
recreational and tourist facilities and programs; and,
WHEREAS, administration of such funds, if collected, would be controlled
by and through the Jacksonville Advertising and Promotions Commission by
action of the City Council, should implementation of such a tax be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITYOFJACKSONVILLE,ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE; Jacksonville Municipal Code § 3.06.010
(Hotel/Motel tax) shall be amended to include the following:
JMC § 3.06.010. (Hotel/Motel Tax).
There is to hereinafter be levied and collected a Four Percent (4 %)
tax upon the gross receipts of hotels, motels, bed & breakfast, and other such
short term rental accommodations for lodging, meeting, sleeping, and/or party
room facilities located within the City of Jacksonville. Said accommodations shall
not include the rental or lease of such accommodations for periods of thirty (30)
days or more.
SECTION TWO; Any such Ordinance or parts of Ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
SECTION THREE; Because an emergency is hereby declared to
exist, for the benefit of the health and safety of the citizens of Jacksonville, this
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Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its approval and
passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF MARCH, 2019.
BOB JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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SUSAN M. DA)IITT, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
NIE FRIT OMAN, CITY ATTORNEY