Funding Vehicle for Beautification Passes

Referendum 2X, a 5% city-wide hotel tax for the City of Sterling, has passed in the November 1, 2011 election, according to unofficial results posted by the Logan County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

The tax, which will be paid on the short-term leasing, rental or furnishingn of any specified lodging services in the City of Sterling, will be utilized for the purpose of raising funds to promote tourism, conventions and community beautification within the City of Sterling. Collected taxes will be held in a fund separate from the city’s general fund, and recommendations regarding use of the hotel taxe revenues will be made to the City Council by an advisory board appointed by the Council.

Thirty eight percent (38%) of the tax will be remitted to Logan County for the continuation of the County’s efforts to advertise and market local tourism, including the operation and maintenance of the Tourism Center.

The passage of Referendum 2X potentially provides additional support for the vision(s) generated by two state-assisted projects in 2010: the Community Economic Development (CED) Assessment and the CSU/DOLA Rural Technical Assistance Program. Progress toward achievement of the vision generated by these projects continues through the work of two committees within the community.

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