HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 13, Page 463, No Ordinance NumberAN ORDINANCE DIRECTING TIME CITY TREASURER TO WITHHOLD' TIC,
STATUTORY FEE OF lao FOR THE COLLECTION OF SCHOOL TAKES LEVIED FOR
THE BENEFIT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, MID
PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE FEES SO COLLECTED AND RETAINED n
WHEREAS, the City Treasurer has heretofore collected taxes
levied.for the benefit of the Board of Education of the City of 6"""
Paducah at no expense to the Board of Education and at no charge
to said board, and
WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes Section 160.500 (1) provides
that the regulat tax collectors for the tax levying authorities that
make the school levies for the various school districts shall be
entitled to a fee at the rate of 4% for the collection of school
taxes, and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of Commissioners of the
City of Paducah that the statutory rate of 47o is a reasonable charge
and is necessary to help defray the expenses involved in the collecting
of taxes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF C01,224ISSIONERS
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City Treasurer of the City of Paducah,
Kentucky be, and he is hereby directed to withhold the statutory
fee of 4% of all tax collections made for the benefit of the Board
of Education of the City of Paducah, Kentucky.
SECTION 2. All sums of money withheld by the City Treasurer
as set out in Section 1 hereof shall be placed in the general fund
of the City of Paducah to be applied against the tax collection
,pxpenses of the City of Paducah.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
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Passed by the Board of Commissioners December 20, 1955
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, December 20, 1955.
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