12/22/2015 Resolutions 2015-347 RESOLUTION 2015-347
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council of the City of Grand Island have expressed
their desire to continue and expand an occupation tax of one and one half percent(1 1/2%)on all food
and beverages; and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council wish to place this issue before the voters of
the City of Grand Island,Nebraska for their decision at the next regular scheduled primary election
to be held on May 10, 2016.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the following question be submitted to the
qualified electors of the City of Grand Island at the next regular scheduled primary election to be
held within the City on May 10, 2016:
"Shall the City of Grand Island impose an occupation tax of one and one half percent
(1V2%) on the sale of all food and beverages presently subject to sales tax in
commercial establishments in the City of Grand Island,which occupation tax shall be
imposed pursuant to Nebraska Statutes Sections 16-205 and 18-1208?
Additional infoiuiation about the proposed Occupation Tax:
The proceeds from this tax shall be used for the following community enhancements:
The annual financial commitment to the Nebraska State Fair as required by state law;
Promote entertainment, agricultural and livestock shows, trade shows and similar
events that will attract visitors to Grand Island;
Ongoing enhancement and development of recreation and athletic facilities such as
hike,bike and recreational trails,ball fields and other community activity needs;
Invest in community development projects and activities that stimulate progress and
growth for Grand Island.
The City shall be entitled to finance any of the above projects through the acquisition
of debt including but not limited to bonds.
The City of Grand Island shall be authorized to impose the occupation tax until
repealed by the Grand Island City Council or the voters of Grand Island conditioned
on the payment of outstanding debt incurred for the uses detailed above.
Approved as to Form II At
December 21,2015 tt City Arney
—_ — FOR said proposal
AGAINST said proposal
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to certify
at least fifty days prior to the election a copy of this result to the Hall County Election
Commissioner, who shall conduct the election as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, December 22, 2015.
J,M y L. en 0, ayor
Attest:
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Nicki Stoltenberg
Assistant to the City Administrator
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