HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-214 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-214
RESOLUTION REQUIRING REPORT AND REVIEW OF GAS AND ELECTRIC
UTILITY FRANCHISE FEES
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has adopted franchise fees on gas and
electric utilities in Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, such franchise fees were adopted for the purpose of providing funding
for street reconstruction projects as a consequence of severe reductions in Local Government Aid;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to review the operation of franchise fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City Manager be and hereby is directed to prepare a report for City Council
review at the second meeting in February 2005, which shall report to the City Council on the
revenues derived from gas and electric utility franchise fees and the use and future need for street
reconstruction funding for the purpose of the City Council's review of the franchise fee rates and
operation and advisability of its continuation.
December 8, 2003 ~~d
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bob Peppe
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.