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RESOLUTION NO. 2009 .;;..)....
A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2009, IN
THE CITY OF ASHLAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFERRING TO THE VOTERS
OF THE CITY A MEASURE, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FOOD
AND BEVERAGE TAX, EXTENDING THE TAX TO 2030, AND AMENDING AMC
CHAPTER 4.34
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. A special election is called to be held in the City of Ashland, Oregon on
November 3, 2009, at which election there shall be referred to the voters for their
adoption or rejection; the ordinance attached to this resolution entitled "AN
ORDINANCE RELATING TO FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX, EXTENDING THE
TAX TO 2030, AND AMENDING AMC CHAPTER 4.34."
SECTION 2. The foregoing ordinance shall be effective upon its passage by the
electorate at a special election to be held on November 3, 2009.
SECTION 3. The ballot title for this measure is as set forth on the attached Exhibit A.
SECTION 4. The City Recorder is requested and directed to give notice of this special
election as provided in the laws of the State of Oregon and the charter and ordinances of
the City of AsWand.
SECTION 5. This Resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this fourth day of
Augu ,2009, and after signing by the Mayor takes effect immediately.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this I'day of
Exhibit A
City of Ashland, Ballot Measure, November 3 Special Election
Amend and Extend Food and Beverage Tax
Caotion:
Extend the 5% tax on food and beverage to 2030.
To/allO words (10 words permiuedper ORS 250.035)
Ouestion:
Shall 5% tax on prepared food and beverages extend to 2030 for wastewater debt and
improvements (80%) and parks (20%)7
To/a120 words (20 words permiued per ORS 250.035 20)
Summarv:
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 of tax revenues are dedicated to wastewater treatment plant debt and
capital improvements. Twenty percent 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% of
the 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 non-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
Tolall60 words (175 words permiued per ORS 250.035)