Resolution 15-086(A-2) Calling for a Special Election for a Proposition to Suspend 0.75% Sales Tax to HART for Three Years

CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

Mayor

RESOLUTION 15-086(A-2)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOMER, ALASKA, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON DECEMBER 1, 2015, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY A PROPOSITION TO SUSPEND THE DEDICATION OF 0.75% OF THE CITY SALES TAX TO THE HOMER ACCELERATED ROADS AND TRAILS (H.A.R.T.) PROGRAM FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.

WHEREAS, Due to a decline in revenues, particularly from the State of Alaska, the City faces a budget deficit in the present and future fiscal years; and

WHEREAS, Suspending the dedication of 0.75% of the City sales tax to the Homer Accelerated Roads and Trails (H.A.R.T.) Program for a period of three years would increase revenues for general government purposes and resolve the budget deficit during that period, without increasing the overall level of City taxation; and

WHEREAS, The dedication of 0.75% of the City sales tax to the Homer Accelerated Roads and Trails (H.A.R.T.) Program was authorized by the voters, and should not be suspended until ratified by a majority of the voters at an election; and

WHEREAS, It is necessary to call a special election to seek voter approval of the suspension of the dedication of 0.75% of the City sales tax to the Homer Accelerated Roads and Trails (H.A.R.T.) Program in time to implement the suspension, if approved, no later than the beginning of the first quarter of 2016.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a special election in and for the City is called for December 1, 2015, at which there shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the City a proposition for suspension of the dedication of 0.75% of the City sales tax to the Homer Accelerated Roads and Trails (H.A.R.T.) Program for a period of three years.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to prepare for and conduct the special election in accordance with the City Code.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council on this 12th day of October, 2015.

CITY OF HOMER

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                                                                                                         MARY E. WYTHE, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: Revenues to be determined.