File #: 13-0216    Version: 1 Name: Marketplace Fairness
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 7/3/2013 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/9/2013 Final action: 7/9/2013
Title: Resolution in support of the Marketplace Fairness Act
Sponsors: J.H. Graham III
Indexes: Not applicable
Attachments: 1. Marketplace Fairness Act, 2. Marketplace Fairness Act Resolution
Title
Resolution in support of the Marketplace Fairness Act
 
Body
SUMMARY:
The Tennessee Municipal League has requested that cities across the State adopt a resolution in support of the Marketplace Fairness Act.  This Act, supported by Senators Alexander and Corker, allows individual states the authority to streamline their sales tax laws and collect sales taxes directly from online retailers.  This levels the playing field for our local merchants and allows them to be more competitive.
BUDGET ACCOUNT:
 
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION:  Consider adoption of resolution.