Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize contract with the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: Not to exceed $50,000
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH THE SULLIVAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, pursuant to NYS Tax Law Section 1202-j, the County of Sullivan was authorized to adopt a Local Law establishing a room occupancy tax not to exceed five percent (5%); and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature (“Legislature”) adopted a Local Law entitled the Sullivan County Lodging Facility Room Occupancy Tax, which requires the County to utilize at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the monies collected for the promotion of tourism by contracting with not-for-profit corporation(s); and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) has the knowledge, experience and ability to promote tourism in Sullivan County and the Legislature believes it is in the County’s best interest to enter into a contract with the Chamber for that purpose.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature does hereby authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with the Chamber for the promotion of tourism in Sullivan County in an amount not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), in such form as approved by the County Attorney’s Office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the initial term for the contract shall commence on September 1, 2023 and terminate on August 31, 2024.
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