HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 74-27CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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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
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