HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 99-42ACITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (!")
590 40TH AVENUE N.E:., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 5542 !-3878 (6 ! 2) 782-2800 TDD 782-2806
RESOLUTION NO. 99-42 - A
BEING A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REPEAL OF THE STATE SALES
TAX FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASES
WHEREAS, the Legislature imposed the sales tax on local govemments in 1992 when
facing a significant state budget deficit; and
WHEREAS, the state government has collected hundreds of millions of dollars in sales
tax since 1992 on local govemment purchases of items such as road maintenance
equipment, wastewater treatment facilities, and building materials; and
WHEREAS, the sales tax on local government purchases is passed on to residents in the
form of higher property taxes and fees; and
WHEREAS, the state's financial picture has improved dramatically and the need for the
sales tax no longer exists; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota is one of only seven states which impose sales tax on local
government purchases; and
WHEREAS, imposing the sales tax on local government purchases is an inefficient way
to raise state revenues, especially where sales tax is paid for bonding projects with
accompanying interest costs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Columbia Heights City Council
encourages its state legislators to support the repeal of the sales tax on local governments.
'Passed this 29th day of March, 1999.
Offered by: Jolly
Seconded by: Petenon
Roll call: All ayes
~Jo-'Anne SmLdent, C'g//~ouncil S"'~ecretary
Mayor ~ L. Peterson
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
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