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RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY AT THE REGULAR ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2015 TWO BALLOT QUESTIONS, THE FIRST WHETHER TO CHANGE THE CITY CHARTER REGARDING LOCATIONS FOR POSTING OF ORDINANCES; AND THE SECOND TO PLACE A FIVE PERCENT EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN MARIJUANA TRANSFERS; AND SETTING THE BALLOT LANGUAGE THEREFOR
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Summary and Background Information:
As a follow-up to the July 13, 2015, study session, city council directed staff to prepare two ballot questions for consideration. The first would update Section 5.6 of the city charter to mandate the posting of the full text of ordinances after first reading in two locations as determined by city council. The second would ask voters to approve a five percent excise tax on the transfer of retail marijuana, consistent with the city's new regulations.
Staff Responsible (Department Head):Michelle Halstead
Staff Member Presenting: City Attorney Gehler
Financial Impact: $0
Funding Source: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Approve resolution as presented.
Suggested Motion: I move to approve resolution 2015-80