1987 Resolution No. 323-87 calling for an Election to Authorize the Imposition of Local Sales and Services Tax at One Percent effective 4-1-1988_Signed 11-16-1987RESOLUTION NO. 323 -87
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF
A LOCAL SALES AND SERVICES TAX IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AT
THE RATE OF ONE PERCENT (1%) TO BE EFFECTIVE ON APRIL 1, 1988
WHEREAS, Chapter 422E of the Iowa Code authorizes the imposition of
certain local option taxes after an election in which the majority of the
electors vote in the affirmative; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of a local sales and services tax to provide
property tax relief and to provide local financial self-sufficiency would be
in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to provide long-term financial
stability of both the operating and capital budgets of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dubuque declares its intent
to hold a special election for the purpose of permitting the electorate to
pass upon the proposition of imposing ..a one percent (1%) sales and services
tax for the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the County Commissioner of Elections of Dubuque
County is hereby directed to give notice of and conduct a special election
at the earliest possible date for the purpose of submitting to the voters of
the City of Dubuque the following proposition:
"To authorize the imposition of a local sales and services tax in
the City of Dubuque at the rate of one percent (1%) to be
effective on April 1, 1988."
Section 2. That revenues from the sales and services tax are to be
allocated in the City of Dubuque as follows:
"Fifty percent (50%) for property tax relief."
The special purposes for which the revenue shall otherwise be expended are:
"Thirty percent (30%) for reduction by at least seventy-five
percent (75%) of street special assessments, and maintenance and
repair of streets.
Twenty percent (20%) for upkeep of City -owned property such as
sidewalks, steps, storm sewers, walls, curbs, traffic signals and
signs, bridges, and buildings and facilities (e.g., airport, parks,
swimming pools, Five Flags Center, library, fire stations, Law
Enforcement Center, City Hall); for transit equipment; for river -
front and wetland development and for economic development."
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Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
provide a certified copy of this resolution to the County Commissioner of
Elections of Dubuque and Dubuque County and to the County Board of
Supervisors of Dubuque County.
Passed, approved and adopted this l6th day of November
es E. Brady, Mayor
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Mary, 1. Davis, City Clerk
, 1987.
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Section 1. That the County Commissioner of Elections of Dubuque
County is hereby directed to give notice of and conduct a special election
at the earliest possible date for the purpose of submitting to the voters of
the City of Dubuque the following proposition;
"To authorize the imposition of a local sales and services tax in
the City of Dubuque at the rate of one percent (1%) to be
effective on April 1, 1988."
Section 2. That revenues from the sales and services tax are to be
allocated in the City of Dubuque as follows:
"Fifty percent (50%) for property tax relief."
The special purposes for which the revenue shall otherwise be expended are:
"Thirty percent (30%) for reduction by at least seventy-five
percent (75%) of street special assessments, and maintenance and
repair of streets.
Twenty percent (20%) for upkeep of City -owned property such as
sidewalks, steps, storm sewers, walls, curbs, traffic signals and
signs, bridges, and buildings and facilities (e.g., airport, parks,
swimming pools, Five Flags Center, library, fire stations, Law
Enforcement Center, City Hall); for transit equipment; for river -
front and wetland development and for economic development."
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