Submit ballot measure requiring all utility users pay tax based on actual usage

Utility Users TaxBudget

In Plain English

Currently, large industrial users pay utility taxes differently than residents and small businesses. The proposed ballot measure would make all users pay the same way based on their actual utility consumption. If voters approve in November 2010, large industrial users would pay taxes calculated on their real electricity, gas, and water usage rather than the current method.

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Votes

Adopt the resolution with an amendment to the language that reads 'Shall the City of Richmond amend the Utility Users' Tax Ordinance to eliminate the provision that allows large industrial users to pay a lower tax rate and require them to pay the same rate as other tax payers for utility use' and direct the city attorney to capture as much of the statement as legally possible

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: Councilmember Ritterman

Passed

6 to 0

BatesAye

ButtAbsent

Gayle McLaughlinAye

RogersAye

RittermanAye

LopezAye

ViramontesAye

Approve Items G-3 and G-4 as two separate ballot measures for the November 2010 election

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Vice Mayor Lopez