Resolution - 1994 - 07 - Support Of State General Revenue Sharing To Cities, Counties And School Districts - 12/13/1994
Resolution 7-94
ORIGINAL
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STATE GENERAL REVENuE SHARING TO CITIES,
COUNTIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, The Association of Idaho Cities supports the allocation of
8% of state general revenue from income tax to cities, counties and
school districts and,
WHEREAS Idaho cities have only the "most hated" tax, according to
a 1992 Boise State University survey, the local property tax, to
rely on to meet growing budget demands; and,
WHEREAS, Governor Phil Batt has declared property tax relief to be
a high priority in his administration;
THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF Eaqle HEREBY RESOLVES to request
the Idaho Legislature provide property tax relief by supporting
AIC's proposal to provide $45 million, 8% of state income tax
revenues, shared equally by cities, counties and school districts,
such that cities and counties will be required to deposit 50% of
all moneys in a "property tax relief fund" and schools will be
allowed to use the funds only as match for their capital
improvement bonds.
DATED THIS -11- day of
December, 1994
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~AYOR STEVE GUERBER
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