HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 03(2018)ORDINANCE NO. 03(2018)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 3.16.030 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL
CODE TO INCREASE THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
WHEREAS, a measure to increase the transient occupancy tax was put before the
voters at a general municipal election held on November 6, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the measure received the requisite votes for adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, the people of the City of Diamond Bar do ordain as follows:
SECTION L Section 3.16.030 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code, entitled
"Imposition; amount", is hereby amended to provide as follows:
"For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and
shall pay a tax in the amount of fourteen percent of the rent charged by the
operator. This tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the city which
is extinguished only by payment to the operator or to the city".
SECTION II: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Diamond Bar's book of original
ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and,
within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be
published or posted in accordance with California law.
SECTION III:The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to attest to the
adoption of this Ordinance by signing where indicated below. This Ordinance shall take
effect ten (10) days following certification of the vote by the City Council.
'PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Peo le of the City of Diamond Bar
voting on November 6, 2018.
Ruth M. Low, Mayor
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David A. DeBerry, City A
Attest:
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Tommye , . Cri bins, City Clerk