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CABARRUS COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />APRIL 18, 2011 <br />6:30 P.M. <br />AGENDA CATEGORY: <br />New Business <br />SUBJECT: <br />BOC - Resolution Supporting a One - Quarter Cent (1/40) County Sales <br />and Use Tax <br />BRIEF SUMMARY: <br />The following resolution supports the passage of a 1/4-cent sales tax <br />referendum by voters at a special election on May 17, 2011 and <br />encourages all registered voters to perform their civic duty by voting in the <br />upcoming election. If approved by the voters, the revenues generated by <br />this tax will be used to pay off 500 million dollars of debt for school capital <br />improvements. Further, the resolution states it is this Board's intent for <br />the 1/4-cent sales tax to end in 20 years. <br />REQUESTED ACTION: <br />Motion to adopt resolution. <br />EXPECTED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: <br />5 Minutes <br />SUBMITTED BY: <br />Chairman White <br />BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: <br />No <br />COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS /COMMENTS: <br />This item was added to the Agenda at the request of the Chairman. <br />G -5 Page 230 <br />