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Johnston reduces Bravo arts funding share from 28.57% to 25%; one councilmember votes no
Summary
The Johnston City Council approved an amendment to its intergovernmental agreement with Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc., cutting the city's hotel‑motel tax contribution from 28.57% to 25%, a change staff said would retain about $13,662 locally; Councilman Culp voted against the resolution.
The Johnston City Council on an evening vote approved a resolution amending the city's intergovernmental agreement with Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc., reducing Johnston's share of hotel‑motel tax collections given to Bravo from 28.57% to 25%.
City staff member Mike told the council the proposed change was driven by recent state property‑tax legislation (House File 718) and would allow the city to retain about $13,662 in local funds while continuing to support Bravo. Mike said that, based on fiscal 2024 figures, Johnston's Bravo contribution under the…
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