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• <br /> BULLETIN <br /> as ociation of <br /> metropolitan <br /> municipalitiesp <br /> May 28, 1991 <br /> TO: AMM City Officials <br /> FROM: Roger Peterson, Legislative Affairs Director <br /> Vern Peterson,Executive Director <br /> Nicole Debevec, Communications/Research Director <br /> RE: 1991 omnibus tax bill, computer runs <br /> Enclosed you will find a summary of the 1991 omnibus tax bill. It reviews the major <br /> changes that affect cities. <br /> The centerpiece of the tax bill,for cities and the services they offer, is the optional half- <br /> cent sale tax. With it, property tax increases can be held to single digits because cities <br /> and counties can participate in a 2-cent dedicated revenue stream. Without it,property <br /> taxes would skyrocket and/or services would suffer because non-participation in the <br /> sales tax increase means non-consideration in the distribution of aid. <br /> To better illustrate what can happen if a county board chooses not to approve the half- <br /> c cent optional sales tax, we also have enclosed computer runs for all the member cities. <br /> They show the negative impact if a county commission fails to enact the optional tax. <br /> We recommend-that you passresolutionsof-support encouraging your county <br /> boards of commissioners to adopt the sales tax increase for your county. <br /> If you have any comments or questions regarding the update,please direct them to Roger <br /> Peterson. <br /> DISTRIBUTION NOTICE: This Bulletin has been sent to managers/administrators and <br /> legislative contacts only. Please distribute it to mayors, city council members and others <br /> as you deem appropriate. <br /> 183 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 55101 (612) 227-4008 <br />