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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF BUSINESS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TAX BACK PROGRAM (AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 15-4-2706(d) OF THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003).
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WHEREAS, in order to be considered for participation in the Tax Back Program, the local government must endorse a business to participate in the Tax Back Program; and
WHEREAS, the local government must authorize the refund of local sales and use tax as provided in the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and
WHEREAS, said endorsement must be made on specific form available from the Arkansas Department of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, Butterball LLC, located at 9401 E. Highland Drive, has sought to participate in the program and more specifically has requested benefits accruing from construction and equipping of the specific facility; and
WHEREAS, Butterball LLC has agreed to furnish the local government all necessary information for compliance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
Section 1: Butterball LLC, is endorsed by the City Council of Jonesboro, Arkansas for benefits from the sales & Use tax refunds as provided by Section 15-4-2706(d) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003.
Section 2: The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to refund local sales and use taxes to Butterball LLC.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of January, 2012.