HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 18_Cities United Support_2015.10.06CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION 2015 -18
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE CITIES UNITED EFFORTS
TO IMPLEMENT SALES TAX FUNDING INITIATIVES IN THEIR UPCOMING
ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, Oklahoma is the only state where municipalities are almost entirely dependent
upon sales tax for funding, and;
WHEREAS, Diversification of municipal funding has proven to be challenging in Oklahoma
and municipalities are struggling to fund services and projects desired by the citizenry, and;
WHEREAS, The Cities United supports each city's efforts to give their voters the opportunity
to determine the use of the sales tax, and;
WHEREAS, These cities are seeking approval of voters to recapture on existing sales tax
that is set to expire in 2016, providing funding for local projects and priorities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA, that Owasso declares support for the Cities United in their upcoming elections.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of October, 2015 by the City Council of the City of
Owasso, Oklahoma.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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JuliJuli Tr�bardi, City Attorney
Jer' Mo erly, Mayor