HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 93-82CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 93-82
WHEREAS, unfunded mandates on local government have increased significantly in recent years;
WHEREAS, federal and state mandates do not consider local circumstances, costs, or capacity, and subject
cities to civil or criminal penalties for noncompliance;
WHEREAS, federal and state burdens on local governments force cities to impose a combination of higher
local taxes and fees on local taxpayers and /or reduce local services to citizens;
WHEREAS, federal and state mandates are often inflexible, "one- size - fits -all" requirements with unrealistic
time frames and overlay specific and inflexible procedures where less costly alternatives may be just as
effective;
WHEREAS, the cumulative impact of these laws and rules directly affect the citizens of our cities; and
WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities, in collaboration with the National League of Cities, seeks to
help citizens understand and then help encourage lawmakers to reduce the burden and inflexibility of
unfunded mandates, beginning with a National Unfunded Mandates Day on October 27, 1993;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lake Elmo endorses the league's efforts and
those of the National League of Cities and will fully inform our citizens about the impact of state and federal
mandates on our local spending and taxes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lake Elmo endorses this year of mandate awareness,
beginning on October 27 by informing and working with members of our Congressional delegation and our
state legislators to educate them about the impact of federal and state mandates and the actions necessary to
reduce these burdens on our citizens.
Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council this 7th day of December, 1993. .
Wyr Johin, fayor
Attest:
Mary Kuetner, btygk8ministrator
Motion made by Jolin Ayes
Seconded by _ 110 f- t- a z Nays
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