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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7213RESOLUTION NO. 7213 A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELIGIBLE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1993 A QUESTION RELATING TO A REVENUE AND SPENDING CHANGE WHEREAS, the Director of Finance estimates that the City's revenue from sources not excluded from fiscal year spending will exceed the City's 1993 maximum revenue and spending limits under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado constitution by $700,000, and WHEREAS, such excess will be generated by unanticipated increases in revenues from the City's sales and use tax, and WHEREAS, such excess must be refunded in 1994 unless the voters approve a revenue change as an offset, and WHEREAS, the City is in need of additional funds for the acquisition of public safety equipment including emergency vehicles, and WHEREAS, it would be in the best interests of the City if the excess would be approved by the voters as a revenue change for the acquisition of public safety equipment including emergency vehicles; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1 The question of a revenue change pursuant to Section 20(7) of Article X of the Colorado Constitution in the amount of $700,000 during fiscal year 1993 for the acquisition of public safety equipment including emergency vehicles shall be submitted to a vote of the eligible electors of the City at the general municipal election to be held on November 2, 1993. The ballot title (submission clause and title) therefor shall be as follows: QUESTION REVENUE AND SPENDING CHANGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $700,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING EMERGENCY VEHICLES. SHALL THE CITY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO REVENUES AND SPENDING BE INCREASED UP TO $700,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 1993 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING EMERGENCY VEHICLES, such increase in revenues and spending in such fiscal year to be in excess of any revenue or spending limit otherwise applicable, without any limitation or condition and without limiting the collection or spending of any other revenue or funds by the City of Pueblo, Colorado under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado constitution or any other law? YES Kel gPrTTl1N 9 _ The officers of the City are authorized and directed to take all action necessary, appropriate or required to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon final passage. INTRODUCED: August 23, 1993 ATTEST: By MICHAEL OCCHIATO Councilperson APPROVED: Cit Clerk Presi nt of the City Council TJ 68.53 -2-