File #: RES-16:138    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/10/2016 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 10/18/2016
Title: RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO LEVY A 2 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY TAX

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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO LEVY A 2 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY TAX

 

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of Amendment 30 of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, a duly qualified election was held upon presentation of a petition by voters; and

 

WHEREAS, a majority of the electors voted in favor of the establishment of a public library, and further approved an annual levy on all real and personal property within the City for the support, operation and maintenance of the public library, specifying a rate of taxation of 2 mills on the dollar; and

 

WHEREAS, these questions being answered by a majority of the qualified voters the Mayor proclaimed it adopted by law.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:

 

Section 1: Pursuant to the millage rollback computation - Arkansas Statute 84-493.2; Section 3, Act 848, the taxation will be as follows: On all real property the taxes are at the rate of 2 mills on the dollar and on all personal property, excepting household goods, the rate is 2 mills on the dollar.

 

PASSED AND APPROVED, this 18th day of October, 2016