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I~BOLUTZON NOo ~5-48
City Council
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
SUPPORTING THE RE-ESTABLISI~ENT OF A SCHOOL TAX.
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, under the £ormer AS 43.45.010,.-.-¥.:..-..
established a school tax that was $10.00 a year upon each person.
19 years of age or older gainfully employed in the State of
Alaska or on the waters of the State with exceptions; and
WHEREAS, wi%h subsequent oil wealth, the State of Alaska repealed
the $10.00 school tax in 1980 by ch 64 SLA; and
revenues
and
State of Alaska is experiencing a down-turn in oil
that support approximately 80% of the State's budget;
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska and its school districts are in need
of consistent funding to maintain quality education within their
school systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'
KENAI, that the City Council by this resolution urges the AlaSka"
State Legislature to reintroduce and impose a new school tax,.
adjusted for inflation, similar to the school tax imposed u~der.
the former AS 43.45.010.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL
of August, 1995.
ATTEST:
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA+ this 16th'day'
August 11, 1995