Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 01-06-2026
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of Ordinance No. 3904, an Ordinance of the City of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, relating to the imposition of a City excise tax (sales tax) of one-half of one percent (0.5%) (in addition to any and all other excise taxes now in force) to be levied upon the gross proceeds or gross receipts derived from all sales taxable under the Oklahoma Sales Tax Code; providing for the use of the proceeds of said excise tax; providing for the effective date of said excise tax to begin on July 1, 2026, and terminate on June 30, 2031; providing for subsisting State permits; providing for payment of tax; providing that the tax is in addition to taxes currently levied; incorporating certain provisions of prior City ordinances; providing for amendments to this Ordinance; providing that the provisions of this Ordinance are cumulative and in addition to any and all taxing provisions of other City ordinances; providing for severability of provisions; and containing other provisions related thereto
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Background:
Ordinance No. 3904 relates to the imposition of a City excise tax (sales tax) of one-half of one percent (0.5%) in addition to any and all other excise taxes now in force. The purpose of the revenues is for the funding of sports facilities benefitting the City, including but not limited to Indian Springs Sports Complex, Arrowhead Softball Complex, Nienhuis Sports Complex and Challenger Sports Complex and/or for the payment of debt service in connection with obligations heretofore issued or to be issued to finance or refinance the capital expenditures and related costs. The effective date of the excise tax is July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2031, should it be passed by a majority of the qualified electors of the City. The election will be held on April 7, 2026.
Cost: No Cost
Funding Source: No Source
Requested By: City Manager’s Office
Approved By: Trevor Dennis, City Attorney
Attachments: Ordinance No. 3904
Recommendation:
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Adopt Ordinance No. 3904
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