[R.O. 1996 § 650.010; Ord. No. 2372 §§ 1 — 2, 11-23-2015]
A. Every person, firm, or corporation, now
and hereinafter engaged in the business of supplying or furnishing
electricity, electrical power or electrical service for compensation
for any purpose in the City of Grain Valley, Missouri, shall pay to
said City as an occupational or license tax a sum equal to five percent
(5%) of the gross receipts derived from the operation of such business
within said City.
B. Pursuant to Section 393.275 of the Revised
Statutes of Missouri, the City shall maintain the tax rate of its
occupational or license tax on the gross receipt of the electric utilities
operating within the City, including Kansas City Power and Light,
without any change notwithstanding any periodic fluctuations in the
tariffs of such utility corporations or any notice thereof including
notice provided by Section 393.275, Revised Statutes of Missouri.
[Ord. No. 2414, 3-13-2023]
Pursuant to Section 393.275, RSMo., and any and all other applicable
authority, the City shall maintain the tax rates of its franchise
fees and business license taxes on gross receipts for all utilities
operating within the City that are subject to Section 393.275, RSMo.,
including, but not limited to, gas, electric, sewer, and water utilities
without reduction, notwithstanding any periodic fluctuations in the
tariffs of such utility corporations or any notice thereof, including,
but not limited to, notice sent under Section 393.275, RSMo., as amended.