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-4- the consideration paid for all room or sleeping space occupancies in the preceding quarter, the amount of tax collected on such occupancIes, and any other information as the city manager may reasonably require. Such persons shall pay the tax due to the city on such occupancies at the time of filing such report. For purposes of this section, calendar quarter shall mean a period of three (3) consecutive months of any year. Sec. 26-20. Rules and regulations. The city manager of the City of San Marcos shall have the power to make such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectively collect the tax levied herein, and shall upon reasonable notice have access to books and records necessary to enable him to determine the correctness of any report filed as required by this article and the amount of taxes due under the provisions of this article. Sec. 26-21. Use of proceeds. Subject to the further requirements of Section 26-17(b) and (c), the revenue derived from said occupancy tax may only be used for: ( 1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operation, and maintenance of convention center facilities including, but not 1 imi ted to, civic center convention buildings, auditoriums, coliseums, civic theaters, museums, and parking areas or facilities for the parking or storage of motor vehicles or other conveyances located at or in the immediate vicinity of the convention center facilities; ( 2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel and materials for the registration of convention delegates or registrants; (3) for advertising for general promotional and tourist advertising of the city and its vicinity and conducting a solicitation and operating program to attract conventions and visitors either by the city or through contracts with persons or organizations selected by the city;