Notice of Public Hearing- Ordinance 9 of 2026

City of Somers Point

Notice of Public Hearing

Ordinance No. 9 of 2026

An Ordinance Modifying Section 228-10 “Use of Proceeds” of the Municipal Code

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Somers Point recognizes the importance of fostering responsible development, redevelopment, and business growth within the community; and

WHEREAS, the City Council further acknowledges the value of coordinated efforts to promote the City and its community events in order to support local commerce, tourism, and civic pride; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary and appropriate to clarify the budgetary control and oversight of hotel and motel occupancy tax revenues to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Somers Point, County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey, as follows:

SECTION 1 Amendment to Section 228-10, “Use of Proceeds,” in Article II of Chapter 228 (Taxation)1.

Section 228-10, “Use of Proceeds,” of Article II of Chapter 228 of the Municipal Code of the City of Somers Point is hereby amended to read as follows:

From and after the effective date of this Article, all hotel and motel occupancy tax revenues collected by the

City of Somers Point shall be deposited into the City’s general revenues and included within the City’s annual

municipal budget in accordance with applicable law.

An amount not to exceed thirty-three and one-third percent (33 1/3%) of the total hotel and motel occupancy tax revenues received by the City during the preceding calendar year may, at the sole discretion of the governing body, be appropriated in the subsequent annual municipal budget as a separate line-item for the Somers Point Economic Development Advisory Committee.

No funds shall be expended by the Somers Point Economic Development Advisory Committee except pursuant

to a specific appropriation in the adopted municipal budget and prior authorization by resolution of the

governing body.

The Economic Development Advisory Committee shall have no independent authority to obligate, encumber, or expend municipal funds.

SECTION 2. Severability.

If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unenforceable by

a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect or invalidate the remaining provisions of

this Ordinance.

SECTION 3. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication according to law.

Notice is hereby given that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and passed first reading at a regular City Council meeting of 3/12/2026 and said ordinance will be further considered for final passage and adoption after a public hearing to be held on 3/26/2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 1 West New Jersey Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244. Free copies may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, 1 West New Jersey Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, Mon.-Fri, 9am-5pm.

Shelby Heath, RMC

City Clerk