HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2026-040-A Resolution Regarding the Use of Occupancy Tax for Tourism Related Expenditures RES- 202 &0401 �D '�l 5j Caltolac0 Attachment 5
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
A Resolution Regarding the Use of Occupancy Tax for Tourism Related
Expenditures
WHEREAS , the county has been authorized to collect Occupancy Taxes on hotel and
short-term rental stays since 1991 ,
WHEREAS , tourism is a vital part of Orange County' s economy , generating revenue that
supports the county ,
WHEREAS , it is important for Orange County to continue to invest in future tourism that
will enable the County to recruit , retain , grow , and generate businesses and jobs that are
desirable ;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED the Orange County Board of Commissioners
hereby states its intent to use Occupancy Tax to reinvest into initiatives that support the
tourism industry ; and ,
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED the Orange County Board of Commissioners
hereby considers the following examples as investments the County has made to support
the tourism industry : the Orange County/Chapel Hill Visitors Bureau , the arts and arts
festivals , capital investments in parking and other amenities that serve visitors , athletic
and recreation facilities and programs that attract visitors as well as other investments
intended to encourage or support tourism and the hospitality industry in Orange County .
This the 16t" day of June , 2026 .
an Hamilton , Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Laura Jens Perl to the Board t.6,6dse �h
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