Direct staff to put utility tax extension on February 2008 ballot
In Plain English
The city collects a utility user's tax from telecommunication companies like phone and internet providers. This tax may expire soon without voter approval. The council needs to decide whether to ask voters in February 2008 to continue collecting this tax revenue.
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Votes
Direct staff to come back to City Council on October 30, 2007 with recommendations
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously directed staff to develop recommendations for a February 2008 ballot measure that would continue the city's utility user's tax on phone and internet services. This tax on telecommunication companies is set to expire without voter approval, potentially creating a budget shortfall for the city. Staff will return on October 30th with specific recommendations about how to structure the ballot question. This was a procedural vote to move the process forward rather than a final decision on whether to actually place the measure before voters.
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