HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-14-Resolutions 17-384_Ballot Language - LOSSTTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 17-384
APPROVING FORM OF BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 7,2017,ELECTION
CONCERNING A LOCAL OPTION SALES AND SERVICE TAX TO BE
IMPOSED IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
IN THE NAMEAND BY THEAUTHORITYOF THE CITY OF I'AUKEE,IOIYA
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Dallas County,State of Iowa,is a duly organized
Municipal Organization;AND,
WHEREAS,a petition pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 423B has been submitted to the
Board of Supervisors for Dallas County,Iowa;AND,
WHEREAS,elections on the imposition of a local option sales and services tax pursuant
to Iowa Code Chapter 423B will be held in Dallas County on November 7,2017;AND,
WHEREAS,the City Council for the City of Waukee has considered and discussed the
issue of the Form of the City's Ballot.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA:
Section 1.That the form of ballot attached hereto as Exhibit A is
APPROVED as the form of ballot for the election within the City of Waukee,Dallas
County,State of Iowa,to be held on November 7,2017.
Section 2.That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to submit the ballot
to the Dallas County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections in accordance with Chapter
423B Code of Iowa (2017).
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,and approved the 14"day of
August,2017.
Anna Bergman,Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Anna Bergman
R.Charles Bottenberg
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R.Lyon
AYE
X
X
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
X
X
EXHIBIT "A"
BALLOT LANGUAGE
SHALL THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC MEASURE BE ADOPTED?
Summary:To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Waukee
at the rate of one percent (1%)to be effective on July I,2018.
Revenues from the sales and service tax shall be allocated as follows:
50%of such revenues to be allocated for property tax relief.
50%of such revenues for city quality of life improvement purposes,including but
not limited to recreational/sports complexes,community center,trails,parks,arts,
cultural amenities,historic preservation,and for other public uses the city deems
appropriate.