HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-14-Resolutions 09-182_Ballot Language - Hotel-Motel TaxRESOLUTION 09-182
RESOLUTION SUBMITTING THE QUESTION OF THE IMPOSITION OF A LOCAL
HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 423A OF THE
IOWA CODE.
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa desires to submit to the
electorate of the City of Waukee,Dallas County,Iowa the question of the imposition of a Hotel
and Motel tax within the corporate boundaries of the City at the rate of 7%at the time of the next
regular election effective January 1,2010,to remain in effect until changed as provided by law;
and
WHEREAS,the City Council for the City of Waukee has considered and discussed the
issue and believes it is appropriate for the electorate to consider the issue at this time.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY TI-IB CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WAUKEE,IOWA:
Section 1.That the question of the imposition of a Local Hotel and Motel Tax within
the corporate limits of the City of Waukee,Dallas County Iowa at the rate of 7%effective on the
1st day of January,2010 and to remain in effect until changed in the manner provided by law,
should be submitted to electorate of the City of Waukee,Dallas County,Iowa at the next regular
city election,in accordance with 423A Code ofIowa.
Section 2.The ballot attached hereto as exhibit and incorporated herein by this
reference is hereby approved.The City Clerk is hereby directed to submit the ballot to the Dallas
County Connnissioner of Elections in accordance with Chapter 423A Code ot wa (2009).
Attest:
ROLL CALL VOTE
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Casey L.Harvey
C.Isaiah McGee
Darlene Stanton
Mike Watts
AYE
X
X
X
X
X
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
EXHIBIT A
SHALL THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC MEASURE BE ADOPTED?Yes D
No D
Summary:To authorize imposition of a Hotel and Motel Tax in the City of Waukee,Iowa at the
rate of seven percent (7%)to be effective from January 1,2010,to remain in effect until
amended or repealed as allowed by law.
A Hotel and Motel Tax shall be imposed:in the City of Waukee,Iowa at the rate of seven percent
(7%)to be effective from January 1,2010,until amended or repealed as allowed by law.