2.36.130 – Appropriations and levy of tax for emergency services and disaster operations

The municipal council may make appropriations for emergency services and disaster operations in the manner provided by law for making appropriations for the ordinary expenses of such political subdivision.  The council may also levy for emergency services and disaster operations a tax not to exceed .05 percent of the full, fair cash value as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue on all taxable property in the city for the current year.  However, the amount collectible under such a levy shall in no event exceed twenty-five cents ($0.25) per capita.  The annual tax shall be in addition to and in excess of the amount authorized to be levied for general corporate purposes.