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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 74-27CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421 RESOLUTION #74-27 ESTABLISHING FUNDING FOR WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that WHEREAS, investigations have shown that the old water standpipe at 4700 Stinson Boulevard has become weakened and will require extensive repairs, and WHEREAS, a cost projection for repairs has been made showing that the repairs would only serve as a temporary arrangement with other repairs being needed in the near future, and WHEREAS, the cost projection for other types of storage towers indicate that a more efficient system should be utilized, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the establishment of a 10% surtax on all water bilis beginning with the billings in August 1974. The revenue from said surtax to be held in a separate fund known as the "Tower Fund" and such surtax shall remain in effect until the costs for a new water tower installation are completely paid, at which time said surtax shall be discontinued. Passed this 10th day of June 1974 Offered by: Land Seconded by: Logacz Roll call: All ayes Secretary~pro-tem to the Council ~rocki, M--~o-'r