City continues to seek annexation of Hampton Inn, Comfort Suites

Proposals stem from old resolution

City staff is proposing an area west of Jefferson City, depicted in the map above, for annexation. Photo by Jim Dyke.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

The city is continuing a process to select an area of annexation, but city staff seem to be looking to complete a plan from 2009.

Jefferson City officials are in the process of reviewing possible areas of annexation on the western end of the city.

But the city has been discussing annexation of the Hampton Inn and Comfort Suites since at least 2009, when it received requests from hotels within city limits to pursue annexing the two hotels that are not affected by the city's lodging tax.

The committee is expected to take action on the annexation issue at its next meeting, Dec. 15.

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RobHunterJohnson 1 year, 6 months ago

Bring them in, I just watched our Fire Dept this morning they are GREAT! Rob

rodinman 1 year, 6 months ago

They opted to be outside the city limits and until they ask to be annexed leave them be. Since the city is unable to efficiently maintain its current infrastructure adding more will only exacberate the problem.

hudson 1 year, 6 months ago

greed!

asb 1 year, 6 months ago

These hotels wouldn't exist but for the City of Jefferson. They should pay taxes for being anywhere near JC.

bluesfan13 1 year, 6 months ago

The same thing could be said of nearly ANY business or household in the area. Why not just make all of central Missouri part of Jefferson City?

mm59ss71 1 year, 6 months ago

Do you truely believe that the only reason they exist is because of the City of Jefferson? I believe they exist because of those who come from out of town to do business or to visit those in our area. I have had people stay at them when they have come from out of town to visit. Why should they pay an extra tax when they did not come to visit Jefferson City? Also another question to ask if they annex them would that not also mean annexing in everyone within that area? If that happens would that not also mean that those from that area then could vote on things such as the Casino? Yes maybe we do want all out lying areas to be annexed in that away our roads can be cleaned and kept up with city funds as to cut down on funds from county being used, we would get a say on all city officials maybe would could help get the good ole boys club shut down.

JCsleeper 1 year, 6 months ago

C'mon. They need roundabouts and mandatory trash service, too!

Gabrielle 1 year, 6 months ago

thanks, Sleeper - I enjoyed that! lol

wcywing 1 year, 6 months ago

Again?! have they not learned from last time? please...

Realitycheck 1 year, 6 months ago

I wonder how much tax would have came from a casino? I'm sure more than two hotels.

JCLifer 1 year, 6 months ago

Be sure to get the hotels in Holts Summit, Linn, and Fulton annexed too. Also the Lakeside hotel in Apache Flats. We don't want to miss any penny of revenue!

gofish 1 year, 6 months ago

JC reminds me of the spoiled kid who tantrums until they get what they want.

JCsleeper 1 year, 6 months ago

Mebbe they ought to consider de-annexing some areas.

CVPI 1 year, 6 months ago

I agree with JCsleeper on de-annexing some areas. But, this just goes to show how our city officials operate - on GREED. Not to mention how big of crybabies the area hotel owners that CHOSE to be inside city limits are. The Owners' of the 2 hotels in subject were smart enough to abide by current laws and not have to pay lodging tax to Jeff. City and now others are saying that it's "unfair"? How is it fair to make them 2 hotels pay tax now when they haven't had to by law for many years? Jeff City area hotel owners and government need to grow up. Quit boo-hooing.

rodinman 1 year, 6 months ago

If the area is annexed the hotel tax goes to "fund" the conference center. What additional costs will be incurred by the city if/when various departments (fire, police, street maintenance, etc) start whining about needing more personnel and equipment and get them/it.

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