Issue Sheet ORD2025-005
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City of Smyrna Issue Sheet File Number: ORD2025-005 A Max Bacon City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 1 1 1 3 Agenda Date: 5/19/2025 In Control: City Council File Type: Ordinance Agenda Section: Formal Business Department: Administration Agenda Title: Approve ORD2025-005 for an amendment to Section 94 -52 of the Smyrna Code of Ordinances dealing with the imposition and rate of Hotel Motel tax so as to update the ordinance consistent with state law. Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: At the request of the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority the city previously approved an Amended and Restated Funding and Operating Agreement. As the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority prepares its financing, the city needs to update its ordinance dealing with the imposition and rate of Hotel Motel tax so as to update the ordinance consistent with state law and allows the levy through the term of the previously approved contract. This amendment extends the authorization of the levy from December 31, 2028, to December 31, 2053 as allowed by state law. RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of ORD2025-005 for an amendment to Section 94 -52 of the Smyrna Code of Ordinances dealing with the imposition and rate of Hotel Motel tax so as to update the ordinance consistent with state law.