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$2.633 Billion GF <br />Local Aids <br />Goal: reform state aids to local governments by moving <br />to a need-based formula <br />- City aids reduced by $435 million or 6.2% of total <br />revenues <br />- County aids reduced by $189 million or 2.4% of total <br />revenues <br />- Levy limits are strengthened and reverse referendum <br />enacted to restrict local property tax increases <br />Governor Pawlenty's FY 2004-05 Budget <br />Environment and $419 Million GF <br />AgyiCUltuYe $1.137 Billion <br />/ Goal: protect Minnesota's natural resources, <br />recreational opportunities and agricultural economy <br />- Continue to provide an ethanol subsidy but a lower rate <br />- Restructure PCA's environmental funds, redirect to the <br />highest priorities <br />- Keep all parks open, but reduce services at some <br />- Increase a limited number of fees to recover costs <br />- Reduce grants for recycling, soil and water programs <br />- Consolidate support services for Agriculture, Animal <br />Health Board and Agriculture Utilization Research <br />Institute <br />Governor Pawlenty's FY 2004-OS Budget <br />• <br />• <br />14 <br />