(a) Effective June 15, 1996, the provisions and effect of Chapter 7.12 (Hotel/Motel Room Tax) shall be suspended until such time as Council by ordinance directs otherwise.

(b) Any taxes, penalties, interest, judgments, or other charges or fees owing or accruing prior to June 15, 1996 are not discharged or affected in any manner by the suspension of Chapter 7.12 as set forth in subsection (a) above. Additionally, any reports or returns due to be filed after June 15, 1996 for the period prior to that date still must be filed on the otherwise appropriate date.