Consider approving a Resolution relating to the special election called by the Mayor and Council of the City of Lawton for August 27, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to City voters Ordinance No. 2024-____, levying and extending the term of an existing two and one-eighth percent (2.125%) excise tax from terminating on December 31, 2034 to a new termination date of December 31, 2040, with the exception of a one percent (1.00%) existing tax which shall be permanent for an indefinite period; effective October 1, 2024; setting forth the facts required by Section 13-102 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes; directing the City Clerk to submit this Resolution to the Secretary of the Comanche County Election Board before June 12, 2024; further directing the City Clerk to forthwith submit a current, certified copy of the Lawton City Charter to said Election Board as required by law and directing the City Clerk to forthwith provide the Comanche County Election Board with a map designating the municipal limits and ward boundaries of the City of Lawton as required by Section 13-107 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Committee

City Council

Introduced

May 20, 2024

On agenda

June 3, 2024

Where it was heard

City Council Jun 3, 2024 City Council May 28, 2024