WHEREAS, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 7285.9 the City of El Paso de Robles (“City”) is authorized to levy a Transactions and Use Tax (sales tax) for general purposes, subject to majority voter approval; and WHEREAS, the People of the City desire to levy a Transactions and Use Tax for general purposes until repealed to fund essential general City services, at a rate of one percent (1.0%), which is equivalent to 1¢ for every $1.00 spent; and WHEREAS, if approved by the City’s voters, the Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance will be incorporated into Chapter 3.11 of Title 3 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code.