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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
CITY OF ASHLAND
JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 3,2009, a measure election will be
held by the City of Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon, and that such election shall be I:::onducted
by mail pursuant to Oregon law.
The following shall be the ballot title of the measure to be submitted to the city's voters on this
date:
CAPTION: "EXTEND THE 5% TAX ON FOOD AND BEVERAGE TO 2030."
QUESTION: Shall 5% tax on prepared food and beverages extend to 2030 for wastewater debt
and improvements (80%) and parks (20%)?
SUMMARY: This measure extends the five percent tax on prepared food and beverages sold by
restaurants, caterers, grocery store delis, coffee shops and other establishments.
Alcoholic beverages are excluded.
Eighty percent (80%) of tax revenues are dedicated to wastewater treatment plant
debt and capital improvements. Twenty percent (20%) is dedicated to parks for
capital improvements and acquisition. Projects are identified in the City's
adopted Capital Improvement Plan.
The City Council can reduce or eliminate the tax at anytime. Restaurants retain
5% ofthe tax collected. The City may use up to 2% for administrative expenses,
The tax is not collected on food or beverages sold on school grounds or college
campuses (except food sold by an independent contractor), on hospital grounds, in
vending machines, at senior centers, or by ~on-profits or service clubs at street
booths or concessions. Food provided by bed and breakfast inns is excluded.
For single events, such as weddings, costing more than $5,000 the tax is capped at
$250.
The folIo g authorized city official hereby certifies the above ballot title is true and complete,
eludes completion of the ballot title challenge process.
Printed name of authorized city official
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