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Council codifies 0.5% emergency‑services sales tax into county code
Summary
Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 1005 to codify the voter‑approved 0.5% emergency services sales tax into Summit County code (Title 3, Chapter 3K), enabling the county to align administrative procedures with the Tax Commission.
Matthew Levitt presented an administrative item to place the emergency‑services sales tax into the county code. "Back in 2024, the voters approved the emergency services sales tax, which was a point 5% increase in our local sales tax," Levitt said, and explained the ordinance formally enacts Title 3, Chapter 3K to mirror prior voter action and the Tax Commission’s administrative steps.
Council moved and seconded the ordinance and adopted it on a unanimous voice vote. Staff said a subsequent ordinance will create the grant program and advisory committee the council previously directed (a separate step after codification). The adoption ensures the county code and tax‑collection and grant mechanics align with the voter measure already in effect.
