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Council authorizes demand and potential enforcement after hotel misses monthly tax remittance
Summary
After a hotel fell behind on monthly tax remittances, council approved sending a demand letter that includes December amounts and authorized staff to pursue collection (including liens or judicial remedies) if payment is not received by the March meeting.
Council reviewed a hotel account that failed to remit monthly hotel tax receipts for multiple months. Staff reported that earlier delinquencies for September–November were brought current after initial outreach and a demand letter, but December remained unpaid with an estimated $26,000 due. Finance and code staff described a typical collection progression: contact during month one, follow‑up on the second month and legal action by month three if unpaid.
Council voted to send a demand letter that explicitly requests payment for December and to proceed with enforcement (including liens or other legal remedies) if the balance is not remitted by the March 4 meeting. Councilmembers noted the seriousness of collecting taxes the hotel holds in trust for the city and said the city will move to formal collection methods if payments are not made on the stated timeline.
Staff will continue outreach and return to council if the account remains delinquent; the motion passed by voice vote.
