HomeMy WebLinkAbout7809ORDINANCE N0. 7809
AN ORDINANCE RELIEVING CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS FROM THE
PAYMENT OF PRIVILEGE TAXES TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7444, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS,
There are certain charitable institutions in the City of Little
Rock which engage in'the business of manufacturing, and selling,
or other lines of endeavor in order to raise funds for charitable
purposes such as the assistance of the needy, and the care and
education of the crippled and blind, and
WHEREAS,
These institutions are performing in an unselfish manner a service
to the community and are rendering untold aid and comfort to per-
sons who are physically handicapped,,and
WHEREAS,
It is believed to be in the best interest of the City and the
people of the City of Little Rock to foster and promote such acti-
vity on the part of these institutions,
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARK:
SECTION 1. Each charitable, eleemosynary, non - profit organi-
zation whose purpose is to assist the needy and bring care, train-
ing and comfort to the physically handicapped, is hereby exempt
from the payment of a privilege tax for the privilege of carrying
on such business or occupation within the City of Little Hock.
SECTION 2. Ordinance No. 7444 is hereby amended to conform
to the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
PASSED: November 22, 1948
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Mayor