Shadow Inn unpaid transient occupancy tax and fraud penalty
Summary
The Best Western Shadow Inn's owner collected hotel taxes from guests but hasn't paid the city since October 2023 — now owing over $1.08 million including penalties. That's money meant for city services and tourism promotion, and the council decided the fraud penalty applies.
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city is owed about $1.09 million in unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest, with interest still accruing monthly.
City services and tourism programs funded by hotel taxes, plus other hotels that pay their taxes on time.
Shadow Oaks Hospitality now owes the full assessment including the $173,895 fraud penalty, which its representatives said could hamper recovery.
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