[Ord. No. 2013-03 §1, 2-19-2013]
The business license tax/franchise fee on gross receipts from electric utility service set forth in Ordinance No. 740 adopted on December 14, 1992, is and shall be maintained at five percent (5%) and shall extend to and be continued at the same rate for any renewal of the franchise granted in Ordinance No. 740 and to all future franchises granted by the City for the provision of electric utility service within the City. Pursuant to Section 393.275, RSMo., this five-percent rate shall be maintained 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.