HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 99-80 ~R~.SOLUTION NO. 99-80
BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX INCREASE
FOR THE YEAR 2000
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 authorized
resolution, if its city's tax 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 in put by all concerned
parties and allow fhll 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 |imited to:
A. Class rate changes by the state on various types of property,
B. Limitations on what percentage the market value of property can rise each year as set
by the state, and
C. Unfimded mandates upon local governments and reductions of federal and state aid;
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 pwtect he
interests of the city' s property taxpayers:
NOW, TI-IBREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that if the tax rate of the City of Columbia
Heights for the year 2000 is higher than the tax rate certified by the county auditor under
clause (3) of Section 2, Article 6, Chapter 243, Laws of Minnesota 1999, the higher tax
rate is hereby authorized by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights.
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 11~ day of October, 1999.
Offered by: Wyckoff
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll call: All ayes