ORDINANCE [To Exempt Certain "Covered Items" From the Municipal Sales and Use Tax During the Third Full Weekend of July 2026, as Authorized by § 40-23-210 through § 40-23-213, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, Generally Referred to as the "Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday" Legislation.] BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Prattville, AL, as follows: Section 1. In conformity with the provisions of § 40-23-210 through § 40-23-213, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, providing for a State Sales Tax Holiday, the City of Prattville, AL, exempts "covered items" from municipal sales and use tax during the same period, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the third Friday in July (July 17, 2026) and ending at twelve midnight the following Sunday (July 19, 2026). Section 2. This Ordinance shall be subject to all terms, conditions, definitions, time periods, and rules as provided by § 40-23-210 through § 40-23-213, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, except that the time period shall only be as specified in Section 1 above and not for all years thereafter. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Ordinance under the seal of the City of Prattville, AL, and to forward said certified copy to the Alabama Department of Revenue to be recorded and posted on the department website. Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication as required by law. ADOPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026. By: Michael P. Whaley, President, Prattville City Council AUTHENTICATED 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026. By: Paula G. Barlow, City Clerk APPROVED: By: Bill Gillespie, Jr., Mayor ORDINANCE BOOK 2026, PAGE 006 March 22 2026 LTUS0483156