0293 RESOLUTION NO. 293 - 82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, STATING THAT THE PEOPLE OF PULASKI COUNTY WILL HAVE
THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISION ABOUT THE 1% SALES
TAX, AND IN THE EVENT OF IT'S PASSAGE DOES HAVE SPECIFIC
PURPOSES FOR THE MONEY THAT WOULD BE RAISED.
WHEREAS, if the Pulaski County 1% Sales Tax is approved
February 2, 1982 and the City of Jacksonville collects the
proceeds from said Tax, the Governing Body will have the
opportunity to reduce current fees and service charges by
approximately $430,000.00 Annually, or the equivalant of ap-
proximately $6.75 Per Month Per Household.
EXAMPLE ANNUAL PER HOUSEHOLD
AP &L Additional Assessment $200,000.00 $ 2.00
GTE Additional Assessment 155,000.00 1.75
Continued Trash Pick Up 45,000.00 2.00 Approx.
ARKLA Gas Additional Assessment 30,000.00 1.00
$430,000.00 $ 6.75 Approx.
WHEREAS, if the estimate of $1.7 Million Income from this
Tax is correct, that would leave a Net Amount of $1,270,000.00
to work with, and herein it is agreed that these Funds are to
be put into Trust for the purpose of providing necessary Capitol
Improvements within the City of Jacksonville, providing nec-
essary equipment for the Basic City Services, and can be
designated for a specific purpose with a 2/3 vote of the City
Council, and at no time will salaries be provided by the use of
these Funds.
WHEREAS, if such 1% Sales Tax is approved the City of
Jacksonville will hold public hearings to decide how such taxes
collected will be spent.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a Copy of the Resolution
be placed in the permanent records of the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas, and a copy of the Resolution be 'forwarded to the
Pulaski County Judge and the appropriate News Agencies.
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WITNESS OUR HANDS AND SEALS THIS 28TH DAY OF January ,
1982.
YOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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C ITY ATTOR Y