4.7.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 12/13/2011
- By:
- Kurt Ulrich, Administrative Services
Information
Title:
Adopt Resolution #11-12-XXX, Resolution Requesting No Change in Fiscal Disparities
Background:
This item was reviewed by the City Council at the November 22, 2011 work session.
A report on fiscal disparities was presented to the Finance Committee on October 25, 2011. Included in the report was an attachment titled City of Ramsey Fiscal Disparities Contribution/Distribution Value 2011 through 2012. That document is attached to this case.
The City received a letter from Anoka County requesting that the City of Ramsey pass a resolution requesting no change in fiscal disparities. The letter stated that there may be an effort to dismantle the fiscal disparities program and if eliminated, most homeowners and business property tax statements in the Anoka County area would see an average increase of 10% on the combined city/school/county taxes. Without fiscal disparities, an approximate total tax increase on a $200,000 residential homestead in Ramsey, for 2011, would be $38 (City), $156 (School District #11), and $36 (Anoka County) for an approximate total of $230. (The example shows only the largest school district within the City). She noted this would also result in more disparity in the entire Metro area.
Anoka County passed a resolution requesting no change in fiscal disparities at their October 25 County Board meeting. That resolution, amended for Ramsey City Council adoption, is attached for review. Following adoption, staff will forward the resolution on to Anoka County to allow for them to communicate a united message to Legislators for the upcoming Legislative Session.
A report on fiscal disparities was presented to the Finance Committee on October 25, 2011. Included in the report was an attachment titled City of Ramsey Fiscal Disparities Contribution/Distribution Value 2011 through 2012. That document is attached to this case.
The City received a letter from Anoka County requesting that the City of Ramsey pass a resolution requesting no change in fiscal disparities. The letter stated that there may be an effort to dismantle the fiscal disparities program and if eliminated, most homeowners and business property tax statements in the Anoka County area would see an average increase of 10% on the combined city/school/county taxes. Without fiscal disparities, an approximate total tax increase on a $200,000 residential homestead in Ramsey, for 2011, would be $38 (City), $156 (School District #11), and $36 (Anoka County) for an approximate total of $230. (The example shows only the largest school district within the City). She noted this would also result in more disparity in the entire Metro area.
Anoka County passed a resolution requesting no change in fiscal disparities at their October 25 County Board meeting. That resolution, amended for Ramsey City Council adoption, is attached for review. Following adoption, staff will forward the resolution on to Anoka County to allow for them to communicate a united message to Legislators for the upcoming Legislative Session.
Council Action:
ADOPT RESOLUTION #11-12-XXX, RESOLUTION REQUESTING NO CHANGE IN FISCAL DISPARITIES
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich (Originator) | Kurt Ulrich | 12/08/2011 03:55 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Kurt Ulrich
- Started On:
- 12/08/2011 03:46 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 12/08/2011