IGA Passes in Rockford to Fund Tourism Through New Tax District
What happened
The Rockford City Council approved an Intergovernmental Agreement that establishes a Tourism Improvement District (TID) to boost tourism benefits in the region. The TID works by adding a small fee to visitors staying at hotels with at least 45 rooms. The proposal received the support of 100% of the 26 eligible hotels in the City of Rockford, and this approval extended to South Beloit’s one eligible hotel.
Why it matters
The new district provides a dedicated funding source for tourism promotion through GoRockford. The agreement was supported by South Beloit, which noted that it benefits from overflow events at Rockford.
Who's involved
- RockfordCity whose council approved the Tourism Improvement District
- South BeloitCity whose hotel was included in the TID approval
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The entities involved
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Rockford
city in Spokane County, Washington state
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South Beloit
city in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
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Chicago
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