(Published in the Parsons Sun Sept. 26, 2012)
HOME RULE RESOLUTION NO. 2012 46 HR
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TAX EXEMPTION POLICY FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LABETTE COUNTY, KANSAS
WHEREAS, Article 11, Section 13 of the Kansas Constitution, as a result of an amendment approved August 5, 1986, authorizes the governing bodies of counties to grant property tax exemptions for certain economic development purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Board of county Commissioners find and determine that it is necessary and desirable to adopt an economic development tax exemption policy to assist in the securing of private economic growth, development and the addition of new jobs within the county,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LABETTE COUNTY, KANSAS, sitting in regular session on this 24th day of September, 20123 and intending to exercise its power of home rule legislation pursuant to K.S.A. 19-101a does hereby resolve:
That the attached “Economic Development Tax Exemption Policy Statement” is hereby adopted as the official policy of Labette County, Kansas, for the granting of property tax exemption and tax incentives for real and personal property used for economic development purposes, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of Article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas. Official copies of the Policy may be obtained or reviewed in the office of the Labette County Clerk or the Labette County Health Department.
IT IS SO ORDERED and shall take effect upon publication in the official County newspaper.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/s/ Lonnie R. Addis,
Chairman
/s/Brian C. Kinzie,
Commissioner
/s/Jack W. Martin,
Commissioner
ATTEST:
/s/Peggy Minor
County Clerk Deputy
Sept. 26
