HomeMy WebLinkAboutR87-248RESOLUTION NO. R87-248
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS CALLING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF A TIMETABLE CALLING FOR ANELECTION ON THE
IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL ONE-HALF OF ONE
PERCENT (1/2%) LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX TO BE
USED FOR PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION.
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has authorized municipalities to
impose an additional one-half of one percent (1/2%) local sales and
use tax; and
WHEREAS, the additional one-half of one percent (1/2%) local
sales and use tax is to be used for property tax reduction; and
WHEREAS, the Plainview City Council has expressed its intent to
call for an election for the imposition of the one-half of one
percent (1/2%) local sales and use tax; and
WHEREAS, the Plainview City Council has determined a timetable
for said election.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plainview, Texas, that a one-half of one percent (1/2%) local sales
and use tax election, to be used for property tax reduction, will
follow the timetable as set out below:
June 23, 1987 -Election. First reading of Ordinance calling for Special
July 14, 1987 -Election. Second and final reading, calling for Special
July 15, 1987 - Posting on City Hall bulletin board of a call
for a Special Election.
July 24, 1987 - Publication of Ordinance in Spanish and English
in the Plainview Daily Herald. ·
July 31, 987 - Second publication of Ordinance, in Spanish and
English, in the Plaiview Daily Herald.
August 8, 1987 - Special Election.
Augst 11, 1987 - If tax passes, Resolution adopted by the City
Council certifying results and copy of said
Resolution sent to the State Comptroller.
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January 1, 1988 - Tax will first be imposed if the election
passes.
I Sheryl Owen, City Secretary for the City of Plainview, hereby
certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Plainview City
Council on May 12, 1987.
SH~kgL ~WE~, City Secretary