IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE enacting sections 4052., 4154., 4249., and 4320., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the payment of property taxes.
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ORDINANCE #4327, July 25, 2011
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the County that anyone seeking a County permit to operate a food service establishment, to sell alcoholic beverages, to operate an amusement facility, and/or to operate an adult live entertainment or adult entertainment business be required, as a condition of obtaining or renewing such a permit, to be current on his or her county taxes; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Sections 4052., 4154., 4249., and 4320., Jackson County Code, 1984, are hereby enacted to read as follows:
4052. Payment of Property Taxes.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter to the contrary, the issuance of a permit under this chapter to any applicant may be withheld and any permit previously issued under this chapter to any applicant may be suspended or revoked, if property tax due to the county on any Applicant Property (defined below) is or becomes delinquent. As used herein, the term "Applicant Property" shall mean any personal property that is owned by such applicant or that is used in the activity for which the permit is required and owned by any party related to such applicant or owned by any entity owned or controlled by or under common ownership or control with such applicant.
4154. Payment of Property Taxes.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter to the contrary, the issuance of a license under this chapter to any applicant may be withheld and any license previously issued under this chapter to any applicant may be suspended or revoked, if property tax due to the county on any Applicant Property (defined below) is or becomes delinquent. As used herein, the term "Applicant Property" shall mean any personal property that is owned by such applicant or that is used in the activity for which the license is required and owned by any party related to such applicant or owned by any entity owned or controlled by or under common ownership or control with such applicant.
4249. Payment of Property Taxes.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter to the contrary, the issuance of a license under this chapter to any applicant may be withheld and any license previously issued under this chapter to any applicant may be suspended or revoked, if property tax due to the county on any Applicant Property (defined below) is or becomes delinquent. As used herein, the term "Applicant Property" shall mean any personal property that is owned by such applicant or that is used in the activity for which the license is required and owned by any party related to such applicant or owned by any entity owned or controlled by or under common ownership or control with such applicant.
4320. Payment of Property Taxes.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter to the contrary, the issuance of a license under this chapter to any applicant may be withheld and any license previously issued under this chapter to any applicant may be suspended or revoked, if property tax due to the county on any Applicant Property (defined below) is or becomes delinquent. As used herein, the term "Applicant Property" shall mean any personal property that is owned by such applicant or that is used in the activity for which the license is required and owned by any party related to such applicant or owned by any entity owned or controlled by or under common ownership or control with such applicant.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its signature by the County Executive.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
I hereby certify that the attached Ordinance, Ordinance #4327 introduced on July 25, 2011 was duly passed on August 8, 2011 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ________8_______ Nays ______0_________
Abstaining _____0______ Absents _____1________
This Ordinance is hereby transmitted to the County Executive for his signature.
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature
I hereby approve the attached Ordinance #4327.
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Date Michael D. Sanders, County Executive