HomeMy WebLinkAbout58-88 - Res. Public Transit Benefit Authority Voter PropositionRESOLUTION NO. 58-88
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC TRANSIT BENEFIT AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT
A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF MASON COUNTY AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1988.
WHEREAS, the PTBA has approved submission of a proposition to the voters
to increase a sales and use tax for the purpose of providing public
transportation in Mason County; and
WHEREAS, adequate funds are needed to provide operation, maintenance, and
capital needs of a public transportation system; and
WHEREAS, RCW 82.14.045 allows the legislative body of Mason County who has
created the transportation benefit area to submit an authorizing proposition to
the voters; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Mason County Commissioners has received a
recommendation to authorize a proposition for an increase in the sales and use
tax for such services;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Board of Mason County Commissioners
calls for the submission of the following proposition to the qualified voters
of Mason County at the primary election to be held on September 20, 1988 for
their ratification or rejection:
PROPOSITION 1
Public Transportation Benefit Area
Shall the Mason County Public Transportation Benefit Area be authorized to
impose a sales and use tax not to exceed 3/10 of one percent [ or 30 cents for
every One Hundred Dollars($100.00) spent on taxable items purchased in Mason
County] for the purpose of providing Public Transportation in Mason County.
Sales tax increase yes
Sales tax increase no
DATED this 26th day of July , 1988.
ATTEST:
OVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy Prosecutor
xc: Cmmrs
Auditor (2)
Treasurer
PTBA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MA N COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Chairperson Gibson
Commissioner Eager
Commissioner McGee