Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 01-06-2026
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of Resolution No. 1730, a Resolution authorizing the calling and holding of a special election in the City of Broken Arrow, State of Oklahoma (the "City"), on the 7th day of April, 2026, for the purpose of adoption or rejection of Ordinance No. 3904 of the City relating to a one-half of one percent (0.5%) excise tax (sales tax), in addition to all present City, County and State excise taxes, with the proceeds of said tax to be used to fund sports facilities of the City, or debt service in connection with said sports facilities, as more specifically set out in Ordinance No. 3904 of said City; and containing other provisions related thereto
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Background:
Resolution No. 1730 calls for an election on April 7, 2026 for the purpose of adoption or rejection of Ordinance No. 3904 that imposes 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. 26 O.S. ? 13-102 requires that the City submit a resolution to the Tulsa County Election Board sixty (60) days prior to the election date. The attached Resolution No. 1730 provides the statutory required notice.
Cost: No Cost
Funding Source: No Source
Requested By: City Manager's Office
Approved By: Trevor Dennis, City Attorney
Attachments: Resolution No. 1730
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