6 of 1971 - A resolution seeking relief through legislative authorization for local government to impose an addi Resolution No. 6
By Conrad B. Harrison
COMMISSIONER ,
Seeking relief through legislative auth-
orization for local government to im-
pose an additional one-half cent sales
tax, with the provision that four years III
hence the 1975 Utah State Legislature
review this authority in connection with
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developments under the UTEGO Progra*.
Presented to the Board of Commissioners
AND PASSED
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FEB4 1971
CITY RECC
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February 8, 1971
The Honorable Calvin L. Hampton
Governor of Utah
State Capitol Building
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Dear Governor Hampton:
Here is a Resolution, adopted by the Board of Commissioners of
Salt Lake City, Utah, seeking relief through legislative author-
ization for local government to impose an additional one-half cent
sales tax, with the provision that four years hence the 1975 Utah
State Legislature review this authority in connection with develop-
ments under the UTEGO program.
It is respectfully requested that you give this matter your earnest
consideration.
R espectfully,
Enclosure
February 8, 1971
The Honorable Haven J. Barlow
President of the Utah Senate
State Capitol Building
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Dear Sir:
Here is a Resolution, adopted by the Board of Commissioners of
Salt Lake City, Utah, seeking relief through legislative author-
isation for local government to impose an additional one-half cent
sales tax, with the provision that four years hence the 1975 Utah
State Legislature review this authority in connection with develop-
ments under the UTEGO program.
It is respectfully requested that you give this matter your earnest
consideration.
Respectfully,
City Recorder
Enclosure
February 8, 1971
The Honorable Richard C. Howe
Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Dear Sir:
Here is a Resolution, adopted by the Board of Commissioners of
Salt Lake City, Utah, seeking relief through legislative author-
ization for local government to impose an additional one-half cent
sales tax, with the provision that four years hence the 1975 Utah
State Legislature review this authority in connection with develop-
ments under the UTEGO program.
It is respectfully requested that you give this matter your earnest
consideration.
Respectfully,
IttljaVaiki
Enclosure
ROLL CALL ;
February 4 71
VOTING Aye Nay Salt Lake City,Utah, ,19
Barker- . ,
I move that the Resolution be adopted.
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RESOLUTION
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TO THE HONORABLE CALVIN L. RAMPTON, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF UTAH,
AND TO THE UTAH STATE LEGISLATURE:
WHEREAS, prior legislatures have encouraged and Salt Lake
City Corporation favors consolidation of city and county governmental
services in this state, and
WHEREAS, as a means of effecting such consolidation, Salt
Lake City favors the UTEGO program sponsored by The League of Cities
and Towns and others, and
WHEREAS, such a program will require an amendment to the
Utah State Constitution and time for implementation thereof, and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City Corporation is in need of additional
revenue this year in order to continue providing present and
additional services in the near future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, that the Legislature approve and place before
the voters in 1972 a proposed Constitutional amendment providing
optional forms of county government consistent with the UTEGO program,
and that the current Legislature authorize an additional one-half
cent sales tax for local governments to provide necessary services
during the interim transitional period, with the provision that four
years hence in 1975 the Legislature review this authority in connection
with consolidation developments as of that date under the new form
of county government.
Passed by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake City, Utah,
this 4th day of February, 1971.
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ATTEST:
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