IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE enacting chapter 82., Jackson County Code, 1984, consisting of sections 8200., 8201., 8202., 8203., 8204., and 8205., relating to the establishment of the Community Children's Services Fund, with an effective date and sunset.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4951, January 9, 2017
INTRODUCED BY Crystal Williams, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, by Ordinance 4880, dated August 22, 2016, the Legislature did approve the submission to the qualified voters of Jackson County a question authorizing the establishment of a Community Children's Services Fund for the purpose of providing services to protect the well-being and safety of children and youth nineteen years of age or less and to strengthen families, to levy a countywide sales tax of one-eighth of one cent for a period of seven years; and,
WHEREAS, at the general election held on November 8, 2016, the qualified voters of Jackson County did approve this question; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to sections 67.1775 and 210.861, RSMo, the Legislature hereby approves the establishment of the Community Children's Services Fund; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Chapter 82., Jackson County Code, 1984, consisting of sections 8200., 8201., 8202., 8203., 8204., and 8205., is hereby enacted, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 82
COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUND
8200. Tax Imposed.
Pursuant to the provision of section 67.1775, RSMo, there is imposed in Jackson County a countywide sales tax at the rate of one-eighth of one percent for the purpose of providing services to protect the well-being and safety of children and youth nineteen years of age or less and to strengthen families.
8201. Community Children's Services Fund, Established.
The Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund is established as authorized by section 67.1775 and 210.861, RSMo.
8202. Board...
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