§ 2-16. Power to Levy Taxes.  


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  • The power to perform any service or provide any facility granted to the City by this charter or by the constitution and general laws of the state shall in all cases carry with it the power to levy taxes and to borrow money within the limits and in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the constitution and general laws of the state. The council shall have, and is hereby granted, all of the authority to levy taxes, to incur debt, and issue bonds and other evidences of indebtedness, as is now or hereafter conferred on governing authorities of municipalities by the constitution and general laws of the state, or as may be hereafter specifically conferred by the electors of the City. Any tax being levied on the effective date of this home rule charter is ratified.