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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL November 8, 1989 Fahey pointed out that the formula that the State adopted is detrimental to cities that have not experienced large population growth. Scalze asked if School Districts will be required to levy less since their State Aid has been increased. The Auditor replied that this is the case. The Auditor also pointed out the advertisement the State is requiring cities to place which details the percentage increase that cities are levying. A sample of that advertisement appears as Exhibit L in the Auditor's report. Fahey pointed out that this makes the City's increase look exorbitant, while the City's budget has less impact on taxpayers than the School District's. Voto reported that he spoke with the Assistant Superintendent of Schools who indicated that the School District will be levying approximately $2 million less in 1990 than they levied in 1989. Aowever, the City will have to levy 27% more than in 1989. However, the bottom line will balance out and should not result in an increase to taxpayers. Voto pointed out that the School District is not necessarily winning in this situation by realizing increased revenue. The School District will be getting less local tax, but more State Aid. Fahey pointed out that the direct result is that the School District will levy less and their tax levy will reflect a smaller increase, while the City is required to increase its tax levy since it will receive less State Aid. The Auditor reviewed Exhibit J. Next reviewed was Exhibit K, which the Auditor pointed out was a proposed tax levy which needs to be certified to the County by November 15th. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 89-11-547 - APPROVING THE 1990 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND AND BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TAX LEVY AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY STAFF AND AS AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WHICH TOTALS $1,597,030 Page 6