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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-88
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A 2007 SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
TO CONSIDER THE OMNIBUS TAX BILL
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature, in its 2007 regular session, passed the
2007 Omnibus Tax Bill (House File No. 2268); and
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Tax Bill contained provisions, including:
ended; and
- homestead property tax refunds
- increases in local government aid, which would benefit cities, counties and
townships
- veterans' benefits
- higher education tuition deductions
- incentives for farm and business expansion; and
WHEREAS, the regular legislative session of the 2007 Legislature has now
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Tax Bill was vetoed by Minnesota Governor Tim
Pawlenty on May 30, 2007, and the Governor has indicated support for tax levy limits which
constrict the ability of municipalities to generate revenue for municipal services; and
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Tax Bill would be a great benefit for the taxpayers of
Minnesota, especially property taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, a special legislative session, if convened, would permit further
discussion and possible enactment of the Omnibus Tax Bill;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota:
1. That this Council requests that the Governor of the State of Minnesota, Tim
Pawlenty, convene a special legislative session without delay to enact the
2007 Omnibus Tax Bill.
2. This Council urges the Governor and State Legislature to not impose limits on
municipal tax levys.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-88
June 18, 2007
Date
ATTEST: CAAWID
D" City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the following voted against the same: Mary O'Connor;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.