File #: RES-97:1106    Version: 1 Name: Refer Ordinance 2787 to an election
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/4/1997 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 8/4/1997
Title: RESOLUTION TO REFER ORDINANCE #2787 TO A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE
Indexes: Election - general/special, Taxes
Related files: ORD-97:316, MIN-97:016

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RESOLUTION TO REFER ORDINANCE #2787 TO A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE

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WHEREAS,                     the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, previously on the 6th date of June , 1997 passed and ordinance levying a tax upon the gross receipts of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delicatessens, drive in restaurants, carry-out restaurants, catering and similar businesses, in the City of Jonesboro.

 

WHEREAS,                     there has been filed a referendum petition in proper form and manner, with the signatures having been certified as bearing the requisite amount, referring said ordinance for a vote of the people.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that Ordinance No. 2787, referenced above is hereby referred to a vote of the people at a special election to be held on the 4th day of November, 1997.

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 4th day of August, 1997.