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AGENDA REQUEST |
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Sponsor: |
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date: |
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Richard W. Robison,
Center District Supervisor |
May 17, 2004 |
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Staff Lead: |
Department:
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Anthony I. Hooper, Deputy
County Administrator |
County Administration |
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Topic: |
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An Ordinance Amending
Chapter 8 of the Code of Fauquier County to Add Article XIX
Entitled Transient Occupancy Tax
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Topic Description: |
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The proposed Ordinance
would impose a two percent (2%) percent transient occupancy
tax on the total amount of room rentals by transient
occupants at hotels, motels and other establishments renting
rooms for thirty (30) days or less. The Ordinance would
include not only the major hotels and motels but also bed
and breakfasts and other smaller boarding houses. The
Ordinance will not be effective in any incorporated town
which has a similar Ordinance. A number of other
jurisdictions have adopted an occupancy tax, which is
illustrated in the
attached material.
On April 19, 2004, the Board of Supervisors conducted a
public hearing and a Board Ad Hoc Transient Occupancy Tax
Study Committee was appointed to consider the issue and will
report to the full Board (see
attached).
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Requested Action of the
Board of Supervisors:
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Consider adoption of the
attached Ordinance. |
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Financial Impacts Analysis: |
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The Commissioner of the
Revenue estimates that yearly revenue which would be
received under this Ordinance at $160,000. It is
anticipated that the funding will be utilized to support the
Tourism and Economic Development Programs. |
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Identify any other
Departments, Organizations or Individuals that would be
affected by this request: |
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Commissioner of the Revenue
Treasurer
County
Administration |