File #: RES-19:156    Version: 1 Name: LEVY A 2 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY TAX
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/2/2019 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 10/15/2019
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
Sponsors: Finance
Indexes: Millages
Attachments: 1. RES-19-156_Redacted

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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 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.