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Introdu~_By: City Manager
Introdu~n Date: 05/14/84
Public Hearing &
Enactment Date: !f/o9/<jf!{
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CITY OF SEWARD. ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 523
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD. ALASKA. AMENDING CHAPTER 19A OF THE SEWARD
CITY CODE BY LEVYING A TWO PERCENT TAX ON THE SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
WHEREAS, there has been a heightened awareness statewide of
the negative social and economic cost to all Alaskans from the abuse of
alcohol; and
WHEREAS, historically the State has been responsible for the
primary funding of alcoholism services; and
WHEREAS. given
economic growth there may
meet this need for alcohol
the latest projections for population and
not be enough State revenue in the future to
abuse treatment; and
WHEREAS, as the need
governments may need to provide
treatment and rehabilitation; and
for such treatment increases, local
added financial support for alcohol
WHEREAS. the Seward Life Action Council (SLAC) provides much
needed programs for alcohol treatment and education; and
WHEREAS. State funding cuts have impacted SLAC's operation,
forcing reductions in alcohol education and some programs of rehabilita-
tion; and
WHEREAS. the legislature has provided a mechanism for local
generation of revenue that may support alcoholism programs by allowing
the establishment of local sales tax on the retail sale of alcohol;
NOW. THEREFORE. THE CITY OF SEWARD. ALASKA ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Chapter 19A of the Seward City Code is hereby
amended by adding the following:
Sec.19A.40.105. Alcoholic Beverage Tax. In
addition to all other taxes imposed by this chapter
and by law. there is levied and imposed a two
percent (2%) tax on alcoholic beverage sales. This
tax shall apply to all retail sales of alcohol, beer
and wine within the City of Seward. including sales
from package stores, bars. restaurants. and any
other facility. club or business dispensing such
beverages for sale.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 523
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Section 2. This ordinance shall not become effective unless
and until it is referred to the public at the City's regular election of
October 2, 1984, and is approved by a majority of the votes cast in
accordance with AS 29.53.420. If approved such by referendum, this
ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 1985.
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
this 9th day of July , 19 84
AYES: Hilton, Meehan, Swartz, Wilson
NOES: Gillespie, Williams
ABSENT: Cripps
ABSTAIN:None
ATTEST:
Clerk
(City Seal)
THE CITY OF SEHARD, ALASKA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ, POWELL
AND BRUNDIN, Attorneys for the
City of Seward, Alaska
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Fred B. Arvidson, City Attorney
Voters failed to approve Proposition No. 3 (2% tax
alcohol) at the October 2, 1984, Regular Election.
on the retail sales of
The vote was: 259 Yes
390 No.
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