24-1613
Consider approving a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to issue a Proclamation calling a special election submitting Ordinance No. 2024-___ to the registered voters of the City of Lawton, Oklahoma, for their approval or disapproval, which if approved would amend the City Sales Tax Code by extending and levying an existing excise tax of two and one-eighth percent (2.125%) on all sales taxable under the sales tax laws of the State of Oklahoma; providing for extending the term of the existing excise tax from terminating on December 31, 2034 to a new termination date ending December 31, 2040, with the exception of a one percent (1%) existing excise tax which shall be permanent for an indefinite period, effective October 1, 2024; specifying the proposition to be submitted to the voters; providing that the call for the election shall be by Mayoral Proclamation; providing for publication of this Resolution and the Proclamation issued by the Mayor to call the said election; and further providing that the returns thereof shall be canvassed by the County Election Board pursuant to State law and certified to the Mayor and Council.
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- May 22, 2024
- On agenda
- June 3, 2024