0831RESOLUTION N0.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Statute 1946-13, the Motel and
Restaurant Tax, allows a one per cent (1%) tax upon all
food and drinks sold in the State of Arkansas by cities
who pass an Ordinance requiring that this tax be levied;
and,
WHEREAS, certain Cities of Arkansas find that there
may be a need to increase this Motel and Restaurant Tax 'in
order for greater promotion of Tourism; and,
WHEREAS, it is believed that if the Arkansas General
Assembly would pass such enabling legislation which would
allow Cities to have a degree of Home Rule and better promote
Tourism, it would be in the best interests of certain Cities
of Arkansas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
That Act 1946-13 be amended to allow certain Cities in
the State of Arkansas to pass an Ordinance by the governing
bodies to increase the Motel and Restaurant Tax to an amount
not to exceed two per cent (2%); and,
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That a copy of this Resolution be sent to each member
of the Crittenden County Legislative Delegation;
Honorable W. K. "Bill" Ingram, Senator,
Honorable Lloyd McCuiston, Representative and
Speaker of the House,
Honorable William Hundhausen, Representative,
Honorable Jim Stockley, Representative.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~ day of ~~ ,
1981.
MAYOR
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