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RESOLUTION #760
A RESOLUTIOl`d FOR A P!IORATORIUM ON
HOPiE IDZPROVEMENT TAX
WFiEREAS, the State of Minnesota is currently involved
in a severe energy shortage; and
WHEREAS, a critical need for moderate income housing
is projected for at least the next two decades; and
WHEREAS, it is far less costly to encourage citizens
to upgrade existing housing than it is to government to attempt
to rennovate neighborhoods; and
WHEREA5, it is essential that the State stop discouraging
people from improving their own property.
NOL9, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Orono,
• P4innesota, does hereby support the concept of Senate File 103 that
would put a moratorium on the taxing of home improvements as long
as the square footage living area was not increased and the property
is five or more years old.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, 1�Iinnesota at a
regular meeting held March 17, 1977.
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i 1 B. Van �Nest, r!iay r
Attest: � "
Walter n, Clerk-Administrator
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