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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2000-70RESOLUTION 2000-70 RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX RATE INCREASE FOR THE YEAR 2001 WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has enacted Chapter 243, Laws of Minnesota 1999, Article 6, Section 2 requiring a city council to have adopted and filed an authorizing resolution if its city's tax rate turns out to be higher the following year than a theoretical tax rate for the previous year under the law; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights prides itself on beginning its budget process as early as possible in the calendar year in order to maximize input by all concerned parties and allow full review of all expenditure items; and, WHEREAS, there are numerous factors that are beyond the control of the City Council and that can potentially cause tax rates to rise, including but not limited to: Class rate changes by the state on various types of property Limitations on what percentage the market value of property can rise each year as set by the state, and Unfunded mandates upon local governments and reductions of federal and state aid; and, WHEREAS, regardless of external factors influencing the tax rate through the years, the City of Columbia Heights has a strong tradition and a record of success in holding down property taxes on the citizens of Columbia Heights; and, WHEREAS, Columbia Heights' property tax levy has been set each year well within the levy limitations imposed by the State of Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, even during those years when the state has not enacted levy limitations, the City of Columbia Heights has had its own self-imposed levy limitations to protect the interests of the city's property axpayers: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the council of the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, Minnesota, that the county auditor is authorized to fix a property tax rate for taxes payable in the year 2001 that is higher than the tax rate calculated pursuant to Minnesota Statutes '275.078 for the city for taxes levied in 1999, collectible in 2000. Adoption of this resolution does not prohibit the city from certifying a final levy that will result in no tax rate increase or a tax rate decrease. The city clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the county auditor of Anoka County, Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that regardless of outside factors impacting tax rates, the City Council of Columbia Heights remains firmly committed to the delivery of mandated and other important services at a cost well within established levy limits in order to hold down property taxes of the citizens of Columbia Heights. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that an official copy of this adopted resolution be filed with the county auditor. Adopted by the City Council this 9t~ day of October, 2000. Offered by: Jolly Seconded by: Szurek Roll Call: All ayes