§ 7. Additional taxes for special purposes.  


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  • The council shall have the power to levy and collect taxes in addition to the taxes herein authorized to be levied and collected, sufficient to pay the interest and maintain the sinking fund of the bonded indebtedness of the city, and to provide for the establishment and support of free public libraries, and for advertising the advantages of the city, and an additional amount deemed to be advisable and necessary to create a reserve fund to provide for replacement of equipment for the furnishing of city services and the maintenance of all municipally owned and operated utilities.

    The council shall have the power to levy a transaction privilege tax (sales tax) subject to approval by a majority of the qualified electors voting in the election.