Declare fiscal emergency to put sales tax increase on June ballot
In Plain English
The city faces a budget crisis requiring immediate action. Declaring a fiscal emergency allows the city to fast-track a ballot measure for the June 7, 2011 election. If approved by voters, a new 0.5% sales tax generates revenue to address the financial shortfall.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 18-11 declaring a fiscal emergency and calling and providing for the submission to the voters at the June 7, 2011, election of an ordinance
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