§ 37.116 STATEMENT REQUIRED ALONG WITH OCCUPATIONAL TAX PAYMENT.

   Any lodging establishment governed by this subchapter must sign a sworn statement to be submitted along with the remittance of any tax imposed by this subchapter on or before the twentieth day of each month stating as follows:

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the above accounting of rooms rented is accurate and the tax payment made herein is accurate to the best of my knowledge according to my business records.

      Signed_________________ Dated_________

      Title___________________

(Ord. 30-12, passed 4-16-2012)

§ 37.117 PAYMENT OF FEES.

   In the event of any civil or criminal action being filed seeking collection of any delinquent assessments, the offending hotel, motel or lodging establishment will be responsible to pay all attorney’s fees and costs incurred by the city in seeking payment under the terms of this subchapter.

(Ord. 30-12, passed 4-16-2012)

§ 37.118 COSTS INCURRED BY CITY IN ADMINISTERING OCCUPATIONAL TAX.

   All costs incurred by the city or the city finance office pursuant to this subchapter will be paid from occupancy taxes collected under this subchapter. The costs may not exceed 2.5% of the amount of tax collected annually.

(Ord. 30-12, passed 4-16-2012)