11/22/2016 Ordinances 9614ORDINANCE NO. 9614
An ordinance pertaining to occupation tax; to amend Chapter 23, Article VII,
Section 23-65, pertaining to Intent and Purpose of Food and Beverage Retailer Occupation Tax;
to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication
and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Grand Island City Code Chapter 23, Article VII, Section 23-65, is
amended to read as follows:
§23-65. Intent and Purpose of Article
(A) Pursuant to the authority of Nebraska Revised Statute R.R.S. 1943, Section
16-205, the City Council finds, determines and declares that it is appropriate that a tax be
imposed on commercial establishments that sell food and beverages as herein defined for the
purpose of raising revenues. The foregoing determination is made with due consideration of
business in the City and the relation of business to the municipal welfare, together with relation
thereof, to expenditures required by the City, and with consideration of just, proper and equitable
distribution of the tax burdens within the City and other properly associated matters.
(B) That revenue derived from Grand Island City Code, Article VII - the Food and
Beverage Tax shall be used for the following community enhancements:
(i) To make the City's quarterly payments to the Nebraska State Fair Support and
Improvement Fund as required by Neb Rev. Stat. §§2-108-110;
(ii) Promote entertainment, agricultural and livestock shows, trade shows and
similar events that will attract visitors to Grand Island;
(iii) Ongoing enhancement and development of recreation and athletic facilities such
as hike, bike and recreational trails, ball fields and other community activity
needs; and
(iv) Invest in community development projects and activities that stimulate progress
and growth for Grand Island.
SECTION 2. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed
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ORDINANCE NO. 9614 (Cont.)
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication.
Enacted: November 22, 2016.
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