Fredericksburg City Council met Aug. 1 at the Law Enforcement Center for a legislative update from City Attorney Mick McKamie, who said Fredericksburg will see a significant cut in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding for historic preservation.

The council also approved the allocation of HOT funding to Heritage School, following a review by the city of its application.

Limits on HOT funds to historic sites

While previously the cities with populations below 125,000 could use up to 50% of HOT funds for...