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f't * <br />5; • <br />;■ <br />I <br />y* <br />I <br />tv <br />>V«- <br />r" <br />it?; <br />;p. <br />. •. <br />& <br />f; <br />rC <br />aeeociatipn of metropolitan municij^litic v <br />BULLETIN <br />plLj::.-. . <br />May 28.1991 <br />MAY 2 9 1991 <br />TO;AMM City Officials <br />FROM:Roger Pc*.erson, Legislative Affairs Director <br />Vem Peterson, Executive Director <br />Nicole Debevee, Communications/Rcscarch Director <br />RE;1991 omnibus tax bill, computer runs <br />Enclosed you will find a summary of the 1991 omnibus tax bill. It reviews the major <br />changes that affect cities. <br />The centerpiece of the tax bUl, for cities and the services they offer, is the optional half- <br />cent sale tax. With it, property tax increases can be held to single digits because cities <br />and counties can participate in a 2-cent dedicated revenue stream. Without it, property <br />taxes would skyrocket and/or services would suffer because non*participation in the <br />tax increase means non*consideration in the distribution of aid. <br />To better illustrate whai can happen if a county board chooses not to approve the h^- <br />cent optional sales tax, we also have enclosed computer runs for all the member cities. <br />They show the negative impact if a county commission/ai/r to enact the optional tax. <br />We recommend that you pass resolutions of support encouraging your county <br />boards of commissioners to adopt the sales Ux increase for your county. <br />If you have any comments or questions regarding the update, please direct them to Roger <br />Peterson. <br />DISTRIBUTION NOTICE: This Bulletin has been sent to managers/administrators and <br />legislative contacts only. Please distribute it to mayors, city council members and others <br />as you deem appropriate. <br />183 university avenue east. st. paul. minnesota 55101 (612) 22/-4008