RES NO 05-01-1979A cp-I A
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 1 -5 -79 /9.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT
WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION "IN THE
MATTER OF THE ELIMINATION OF MUNICIPAL TAXES FROM BASE RATES OF
UTILITIES "`AND THE ADOPTION OF UNIFORM TAX ADJUSTMENT CLAUSES.
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Public Service Commission has given notice
that the Commission proposes to consider the elimination of municipal
taxes from the base rates of utilities in future rate cases; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, considers that the basis
of said tax is a legitimate item of expenses since it is based upon the
right of the utility to occupy:thes: street ,bhghwayseaii&otherppublic
places within the municipality (ARK- Statute 73- 208a); and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas feels that municipal
tax on utilities should be a flat percentage of revenue and equal.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN, ARKANSAS
THAT the City Attorney is authorized and directed to file
written comments to the Arkansas Public Service Commission
in Docket No. U -3013.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1979.
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MAYOR
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CITY CLERK TREASURER