NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE 2025-13-ADOPTING A 1% MUNICIPAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX AND ESTABLISHING A FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX RECEIPT FUND

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, that the Common Council will hold a public hearing 5:30 PM on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 101 W. Main Street, Madison, IN 47250, to consider the adoption of a 1% municipal food and beverage tax and establishing a food and beverage tax receipt fund under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-9-73.

The potential adoption of an ordinance to impose a municipal food and beverage tax will be the only substantive issue of discussion at this public hearing. The hearing is open to the public and taxpayers shall have the right to be heard at the public hearing.

The complete text of the proposed Ordinance 2025-13 is on file and available for examination and copying at the office of the Clerk-Treasurer at the City Hall, 101 West Main Street, Madison, Indiana 47250, during regular business hours, and will be available at the public hearing.

The City of Madison acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, etc.) for participation in or access to City sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact ADA Coordinator at 812-265-8300.