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Groves approves $4,183.30 hotel‑occupancy tax reimbursement for Knights of Columbus event
Summary
The council voted unanimously to reimburse $4,183.30 from hotel‑occupancy tax funds to the Knights of Columbus for its annual golf tournament; staff excluded ineligible expenses (gift certificates and door prizes).
Groves city council voted June 22 to reimburse the Knights of Columbus $4,183.30 from the hotel‑occupancy tax for the 20th annual Federers Center golf fundraiser.
Staff said two of the submitted expenses — gift certificates and door prizes — did not meet eligibility under hotel‑occupancy tax rules, which must promote hospitality and attract "heads and beds" to the city. The staff recommendation was to reimburse $4,183.30 of the submitted expenses; Council member Shallet moved to amend the motion to that amount and the council approved it unanimously (Mayor Borne, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gay, Council member McAdams, Council member Shallet and Council member Holmes voting yes).
Mr. Leroy, who represented the tournament committee, described the event as the tournament’s 20th year and said proceeds help support the Federers Center, which provides day‑time care for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. The center’s director said the program serves about nine clients now and that the donations are critical to operations; the Knights' contributions have averaged about $15,000 in recent years.
City staff confirmed the hotel‑occupancy tax line has budgeted funds and the hotel/motel line item still had room to cover the approved reimbursement. The council’s vote approved the reimbursement; no further conditions were attached.
