Ballot Language

Proposition 300 - Referred to the people by the Mesa City Council

OFFICIAL TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MESA CITY COUNCIL TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MESA, A QUESTION TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE ECONOMIC INCENTIVES IN THE GAYLORD/DMB DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (THE MESA PROVING GROUNDS -- HOSPITALITY FACILITIES AND CONVENTION CENTER AGREEMENT) THAT REQUIRE APPROVAL BY SECTION 613 OF THE MESA CITY CHARTER.

DESCRIPTIVE TITLE: AUTHORIZE ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT INCLUDING PAYING BED TAXES GENERATED FROM RESORT HOTELS LIMITED BY A CAP AND USED TO PROMOTE TOURISM IN MESA, IF, PER THE AGREEMENT, GAYLORD CONSTRUCTS A 1200-ROOM HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER WITH RESORT ACCOMMODATIONS AND THE SECOND RESORT CONSTRUCTS A 490-ROOM HOTEL AND OTHER AMENITIES.

A "YES" vote shall have the effect of approving economic incentives subject to a public vote under Section 613 of the Mesa City Charter, which are necessary for construction of the hotels, convention center and related improvements under the Gaylord/DMB Development Agreement.

A "NO" vote shall have the effect of disapproving economic incentives which are necessary for the construction of the hotels, convention center and related improvements and will terminate the Gaylord/DMB Development Agreement.

"Gaylord Resorts leads the industry in employee satisfaction and enjoys one of the lowest turnover of employees compared to their competitors. This is one more reason why I urge you to vote YES on Prop 300."

Councilmember Dina Higgins