1996-01-I Ballot Measure Allowing a 5% Sales TaxKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
INITIATIVE ORDINANCE NO. 96 -01 -I
AN ORDINANCE INITIATING A BALLOT MEASURE FOR THE OCTOBER 1, 1996
REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHICH, IF PASSED BY THE VOTERS, WOULD
ALLOW THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH TO LEVY AND COLLECT A TAX NOT TO
EXCEED FIVE PERCENT (5 %) OF THE AMOUNT CHARGED PERSONS FOR USING
TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS WITHIN THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
WHEREAS, the voters of the Kodiak Island Borough have become increasingly aware
of the importance of a diversified economic base to the stability and well -being of the
Kodiak Island Borough; and
WHEREAS, natural scenic attractions and available outdoor activities seem to attract
tourists to Kodiak Island; and
WHEREAS, Alaska Statutes 29.45.050 provides that a borough may levy and collect
a tax on services provided in the borough and exemptions may be granted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUALIFIED REGISTERED VOTERS OF
THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THAT:
Section 1: This ordinance is of a special nature.
Section 2: The following ballot measure shall be submitted to the qualified voters of
the Kodiak Island Borough at the October 1, 1996 Regular Municipal Election:
"Shall the Kodiak Island Borough levy and collect a tax not to exceed five
percent (5 %) of the amount charged persons for using transient
accommodations within the Kodiak Island Borough ?"
Yes
No
Section 3: If the question submitted to the voters passes, the Assembly of the
Kodiak Island Borough is empowered to enact such ordinances as necessary to
implement and administer the collection of the tax to begin on January 1, 1997.
Section 4: Municipalities within the Kodiak Island Borough that levy and collect a tax
to persons using transient accommodations within the Kodiak Island Borough shall be
exempt from this tax.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
Ordinance No. 96 -01 -1
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THIS ORDINANCE WILL TAKE EFFECT UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE ELECTION
RESULTS ON THIS INITIATIVE.
ADOPTED BY THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1996
ATTEST:
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bonna F. Smith, CMC /AAE, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
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