HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-14-E01 LOSST Ballot Language AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: August 14, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving form of ballot for the
November 7, 2017, election concerning a local sales and service tax to be
imposed in the City of Waukee, Iowa
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Ballot language for a local sales and service tax is due to
the Dallas County Auditor no later than August 21.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY: Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 17-
APPROVING FORM OF BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2017, ELECTION
CONCERNING A LOCAL SALES AND SERVICE TAX TO BE IMPOSED IN
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
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 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 14th day of
August, 2017.
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William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R. Lyon
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 1, 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
recreational/sports complexes, community center, trails, parks, arts, cultural
amenities, historic preservation, and for other public uses the city deems
appropriate.
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