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01/14/2019 WHEREAS, if enacted, the measure would also provide recreation and after school programs for local children and continue library hours and programs; and WHEREAS, the measure would not affect essential purchases like groceries and medicine as these are exempt from sales tax; and WHEREAS, the measure would apply to visitors who shop in the City, ensuring that they pay their fair share for their impact on our streets, roads and utilization of other city services; and WHEREAS, the measure will maintain the City's commitment to transparency and fiscal accountability, with all funds raised by the measure being subject to independent audits and public review; and WHEREAS, the State cannot take one penny of the measure, giving residents local control over local funds for local needs. NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council of Redwood City, subject to voter approval, finds that all Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. Amendment of Municipal Code. Chapter 32, Article Xl, Transactions and Use Tax, of the Redwood City Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows: ARTICLE XI. TRANSACTION AND USE TAX Sec. 32.901. - Title. This ordinance shall be known as the Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance. The City of Redwood City hereinafter shall be called "City." This ordinance shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City. Sec. 32.902. - Operative Date. "Operative Date" means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this ordinance, the date of such adoption being as set forth below. ATTY/ORD.477/CC ORDINANCE IMPOSING NEW TRANSACTIONS & USE TAX ORDINANCE NO. 2454 REV: 01-03-19 DZ MUFF NO. 305 Page 2 of 9