LODGING TAX

Convention Center Planning Committee Hosted First Meeting After Measure Passed By Fargo Voters

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Members of the Convention Center Project Committee introduced their anticipated square footage requirements. “When I talk to them about the 50,000 square foot room they get kind of depressed and say well we have to call it a multipurpose room. And but it’s ballroom space and exhibit space, he says yeah it’s really a multipurpose room. So…

Fargo Measure 2 Passed But Won’t Take Effect Until A Project Proposal Is Set

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Now that voters have approved an increase in the lodging tax for a convention center, discussions for where that will be and when will soon be underway. Fifty-one percent of voters approved increasing the tax by 3% to 6%. The tax will be in effect for 25 years. The money collected will fund the building and…

Sales Tax Vote For Fargodome Project Set for December 5

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commissioners unanimously approve a December 5th special election seeking a $140 million expansion and renovation of Fargodome. There will be one question on the ballot. City taxpayers will decide whether to approve a quarter-cent bump in the local sales tax and a 3% increase in the city lodging tax to pay for the proposed…