date:Aug 10, 2018
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As of Tuesday, the citys Finance and Administrative Services department had received $5.8 million in second-quarter payments, spokeswoman Cyndi Wilder said. Together with $4.7 million in first-quarter payments, the tax has raised $10.5 million to date, Wilder said.
The tax is 1.75 cents per fluid ounce on the distribution of sugary beverages, syrups and concentrates.
The City Council passed the tax last June, exempting diet sodas. The council also exempted drinks with milk as their pri