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RESOLUTION
RESOL UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATES VILLE CERTIFYING
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF PILGRIM'S PRIDE TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE TAX BACK PROGRAM(ASA UTHORIZED BY SECTION 15-4-2706(d) OF THE
CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVEACT OF2003).
WHEREAS, in order to be considered for participation in the Tax Back Program, the local
government must endorse a business to participate in the Tax Back Program; and
WHEREAS, the local government must authorize the refund of local sales and use taxes as
provided in the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and
WHEREAS, said endorsement must be made on specific form available from the Arkansas
Economic Development Commission; and
WHEREAS, Pilgrim's Pride located at 1810 St. Louis Street, Batesville, AR has sought to
participate in the program and more specifically has requested benefits accruing from
construction of the specific facility; and
WHEREAS, Pilgrim's Pride has agreed to furnish the local government all necessary
information for compliance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS, THAT.•
1. Pilgrim's Pride be endorsed by the City Council of the City of Batesville for benefits
from the sales & use tax refunds as provided by Section 15-4-2706(d) of the Consolidated
Incentive Act of 2003.
2. The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to refund
local sales and use taxes to Pilgrim's Pride.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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/ Rick Elum aug , ayor
Date Passed: 'I D47A CA0�S A()()Y
Attest: ,LCL Ln.� �'Y� �OL-V-d .
Denise Johnston, City Clerk