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A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF SHAWNEE, KANSAS, FROM THE PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 12-194; RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN EXCISE TAXES; AND PROVIDING A SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SHAWNEE, KANSAS, TO LEVY AN EXCISE TAX ON THE ACT OF PLATTING REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY, TO GRANT REBATES OF EXCISE TAXES PAID ON THE PRIVILEGE OF ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF PLATTING REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY FOR CONTRIBUTIONS PREVIOUSLY MADE FOR THOROUGHFARE IMPROVEMENTS, TO GRANT CREDITS AGAINST EXCISE TAXES PAID ON THE ACT OF PLATTING REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY FOR CONTRIBUTIONS PREVIOUSLY MADE FOR THOROUGHFARE IMPROVEMENTS, TO GRANT EXEMPTIONS, AND TO PLEDGE THE REVENUES THEREFROM FOR IMPROVING THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY.
01/01/1900
*Note - There is a 60-day period after publication of a charter ordinance to allow time for the public for a referendum on the matter. If there is no petition filed during this period, the charter ordinance becomes effective on the 61st day after publication.
*Note - Charter ordinance must be passed by 2/3 vote of the governing body.
01/01/1900
*Note - A petition is sufficient if 10% of the number of electors who voted in the last regular city election sign. If a sufficient petition is filed, the governing body can call for an election on the ordinance.
01/01/1900