HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 960326-JJRESOLUTION N!.
WHEREAS, the Georgetown City Council has called a General Election for Saturday, May
4, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown City Council has been made aware of the results of a survey
sent to 6,000 Georgetown citizens requesting their input regarding the increase of the sales tax by
one-half of one percent to be used for the purpose of enhancing the City Parks and Recreation
programs and facilities.
NOW, C I ! ' BE ! 1 ::,, THE CITY COUNCILOF
*F GEORGETOWN,
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
resolution implements Recreation and Cultural Affairs Policy 1 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element, which states: "The City shall encourage all citizens to actively participate in community-
wide social, cultural, and recreational activities" and Recreation and Cultural Affairs Policy 2 which
states: "The City will assist in providing all its citizens the opportunity to participate in recreational
and cultural programs;" and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or
in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative
Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. In consideration of the favorable results of the citizen survey, a Special
Election will be held in conjunction with the General Election on May 4, 1996, to allow the citizens
of Georgetown to decide on an increase of the sales tax by one-half of one percent, the revenue of
which will be used to support programs and facilities of the Parks and Recreation Division of the
City of Georgetown.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
Sales Tax Resolution No.
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RESOLVED this day of � L 1996.
Leo Wood, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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Attest:
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary