HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-165 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-165
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX RATE INCREASE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center conducted a public
hearing at its regular Council meeting of October 9, 2000; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing opportunity was given for any public input or
comment on the levy certification tax rate increase as calculated by the Hennepin County Auditor
based on State Statute; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes require the City Council to pass a resolution
authorizing a higher levy certification tax rate to be filed with Hennepin County on or before
October 20, 2000 if the property tax rate represents an increase over the 2000 rate; and
WHEREAS, The City Council passed Resolution 2000-155 on September 11, 2000
which sets a preliminary tax levy for the year 2001; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has reported to the City that the preliminary tax levy
for the year 2001 does represent a higher levy certification tax rate than the 2000 levy certification
tax rate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the county auditor is authorized to fix a property tax rate for property taxes
payable in the year 2001 that is higher than the tax rate calculated pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
275.078 for the City for taxes levied in 1999, collectible in 2000.
October 9, 2000
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Ed Nelson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.