09-14-1992 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 1993 BUDGET & PROPOSED TAX LEVY — CONT. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to adopt Resolution #3180 approving the proposed maximum 1992 tax levy collectible in 1993 at a 5.6% increase. Butler asked why the difference i n the do l I ar amounts shown for the general fund and the tax levy. Kuehn stated the tax levy amount does not include all sources of revenue. Jabbour said that residents will not understand that a 6.5% sales tax has been included in expenditures, which is something new the City must pay. Kuehn stated because of the HACA increase proposed, there will be a reduction in property taxes paid to the City. He added the tax capacity for the City has changed and actually affects the percentage paid. Jabbour noted during the workshop he will be trying to reduce line items in order to build an additional reserve fund.. Vote: Ayes 2, nays 3. Goetten, Callahan and Butler voted nay. Motion failed. Goetten stated she does not want to be locked into reducing line items. It was moved by Butler, seconded by Goetten, to adopt Resolution #3180 approving the proposed maximum 1992 tax levy collectible in 1993 of $2,120,135, an increase of 8.13% over the tax levy collectible in 1992. Ayes 3, nays 2. Mayor Peterson and Jabbour voted nay. Motion carried. It was moved by Butler, seconded by Callahan, to establish the proposed 1993 General Fund expenditure budget in the amount of $3,163,715, an increase of 4.59% over the 1992 General Fund expenditure budget. Ayes 3, nays 2. Mayor Peterson and Jabbour voted nay. Motion carried. ( #18) LEE & JULIE HARREN INCLUSION /EXCLUSION FROM STUBBS BAY SEWER PROJECT Lee Harren was present. Jabbour agreed with Mr. Harren that the exclusion criteria has changed since the beginning. 13