Council approves $177,512 hotel-motel tax distribution for fiscal year 2025–26

The Benbrook City Council on Oct. 16 approved the Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax distribution for fiscal year 2025–26 (agenda item G2718), allocating $177,512 across marketing, Heritage Fest and advertising.

Finance Director Rick Overgaard presented the proposed breakdown: $127,512 for marketing and promotion, $24,400 for Heritage Fest and $25,600 for advertising and promotion. Overgaard said the advertising and promotion allocation represents 14.2% of projected Hotel-Motel Fund revenues.

Councilmember Addison moved to approve the allocations as presented; Councilmember Franklin seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Staff recommended approval as presented; council recorded no additional conditions or amendments.