Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1064 ENTITLED “COMMUNITY ROOMS” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE RENTAL FEE EXEMPTIONS
Brief Description: This code amendment was first discussed at the January 9, 2024, workshop. The amendment would authorize the Hudson troop organizations of the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, to be exempt from rental fees associated with city rental space. At the January meeting the Council requested that the legislative language be reviewed. This has been completed and is being brought back to the Council for consideration.
Body
Legislative History
Ordinance No. 19-145 passed 10-15-19
Purpose & Explanation
The Hudson troop organizations of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of the United States of American, have requested the City exempt them from City rental space fees. The organizations are currently able to rent meeting space at both the City Hall Community Rooms and the Barlow Community Center. The 2023 rental revenue from both organizations was $675.00.
At the January 9, 2024, Council Workshop, the Council requested that the legislation be reviewed as the language needed to be modified and simplified. City Council President Chris Foster and the City Solicitor have collaborated on the legislation language and an updated version has been attached for review.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends passage of the amended Ordinance
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr., Asst. City Manager - Operations