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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-04-11 83-156 RESOLVE83-156 lnt[Wucei by Councilor Saucy, April 11, 1983 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) P3aVJVeJ in Support of Proposal t Stabilize Property Tax By W cap Cm", dow ak ofDanpor: RESOLVED, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City Of Bangor recognizes the immediate need for property tax relief for Maine's municipalities; and WHEREAS, a proposal has been set forth by the Maine Municipal Association to increase the State Municipal Revenue Sharing Program to be funded in part through enactment of a meals and lodging tax set at 78; and WHEREAS,, this legislative proposal would result in additional State Municipal Revenue Sharing r s to the City of Bangor of $403,282 in the first year, and $604,923 in the second year; and WHEREAS, these funds would be of great help to the City of Bangor in stabilizing its property taxes; and WHEREAS, this proposal would provide funds to promote tourism n Maine and would provide a mechanism for people from outside the State to share in paying for municipal services from which they benefit (maintenance of roads, police and fire protection, sanitation, etc.(; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of. the City of Bangor endorses the initiative to adjust the meals and lodging tax as described herein to assist Maine municipalities i 'their efforts to stabilize the regressive property tax and provide �' them with additional State Municipal Revenue Sharing funds. _. 83-156 IN CITY 1 COUNCIL 1983 Paa 1 11 19e3. Fa 3&y tlie voting yasr yea am no votes. R E 5 0 L Y - COU i,lpS oting yes: Hawn. Cavia. diad nr So Y ors and Willey: Cil votaxs voting no. Cox dFaankel. .._._.. �(c �4 In Support of MOposal to live' City .Vierm gopeaty Tax