City Council:
LOCAL LAW NO. ____ OF 2025
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE TAX LAW
IN THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NY
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, in the County of Westchester, as follows:
Section 1. Title. This Local Law shall be known and may be cited as: "A Local Law to Amend the Tax Law in the City of Mount Vernon, New York."
Section 2. Legislative Findings and Intent.
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that stable and sustainable revenue sources are necessary to support public safety, infrastructure, education, and other vital municipal programs; and
WHEREAS, the State of New York authorizes certain municipalities, including the City of Mount Vernon, to adopt and amend local tax laws, subject to applicable state enabling legislation and home rule authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that amending the Tax Law of the City of Mount Vernon, as set forth herein, is in the best interests of the City and its residents and will promote the continued fiscal health and economic stability of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is the intent of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon to amend the Tax Law of the City of Mount Vernon to effectuate the purposes set forth in this Local Law.
The tax law is amended by adding a new section 1202-kkk to read as follows:
? 1202-kkk. Hotel or motel taxes in the city of Mount Vernon.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the city of Mount Vernon, Westchester County, is hereby authorized and empowered to adopt and amend local laws imposing in such city a tax, in addition to any other tax authorized and imposed pursuant to this article, such as the legislature has or would have the power and authority to impose upon persons occupying hotel or motel rooms in such city. For the purposes of this section, the term "hotel" or "motel" shall mean and include, but not be limited to, hotels, motels, tourist homes, motel...
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