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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-098 Council ResolutionCouncil Member O'Donnell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 00-98 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 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 tums out to be higher the following year than a theoretical tax rate for the previous year under the law; and, WHEREAS, according to the formula specified by law, the city anticipates a higher tax rate for the following year; and, WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes wishes to be in compliance with the law with an authorizing resolution adopted and filed. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that the county auditor is authorized to fix a property tax rate for taxes payable in the year 2001 that is higher than the rate calculated pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 275.078 for the city for taxes levied in 2000, payable 2001. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that regardless of outside factors impacting tax rates, the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes remains firmly committed to the delivery of mandated and other important services in a manner which results in reasonable and responsible property taxes for the citizens of the city. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 reduction. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that an official copy of this adopted resolution be filed with the Anoka County Auditor. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 9th day of October, 2000. 461.08ezaanct Ry-chel Gaustad, Clerk -Treasurer Joh Berg son, Mayor Page 2 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member Reinert and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bergeson, Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, Reinert The following voted against same: none Where upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted: