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RESOLUTION NO. 282 -81
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, STATING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ENCOURAGES THE PULASKI
COUNTY QUORUM COURT TO SET A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE ONE PER-
CENT SALES TAX.
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville has a need for additional
revenue to fund its General Fund Budget to continue basic munici-
pal services at its present level; and
WHEREAS, a one percent sales tax at the county level would
generate in excess of 1.5 million dollars which would allow a
reduction in service charges and fees of $10.00 per month per
household and also provide the needed funds; and
WHEREAS, Pulaski County also has a need for additional
funds to continue providing good county services which directly
affect the citizens of Jacksonville;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Jacksonville to encourage the Pulaski County Quorum
Court to set a special election in September 1981 or October 1981
for the purpose of presenting a one percent sales tax option to
the electorate of Pulaski County.
AND, BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of the Resolution be
placed in the permanent records of the minutes of the City Council
of Jacksonville, Arkansas.
WITNESS our hands and seals this day of , 1981.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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