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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-12-10 42 AH RESOLVE02 AN Introduced by Councilor Btwntas, necembei 10, 1979 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) ACSOIUPy 1980 Penobscot couaGy .._.._.. ._.._..___ By W Cf{Y CoanN o(W CHy ojBanpor: SSSOLVSD. WHEREAS, the 1980 Penobscot County Budget, as originally submitted by the County Commissioners, reflected a 40% increase in taxes and now has been revised to reflect a 30% increase; and WHEREAS, the City of Bangor and its citizens pay approximately 25% of the total tax dollars collected by Penobscot County; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Bangor are currently facing budgetary problems which will increase their local tax rate ,significantly; and WHEREAS, there has only been one opportunity for the citizens 'and elected officials of the County to present their views and opinions on this budget; NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Bangor is opposed to the projected budget in- crease as presented; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that the Penobscot County Legislative Delegation r w the County Budget to determine whether the serviceslpre- sently being budgeted are absolutely essential and equitably funded by all communities; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests an opportunity to meet with the Delegation prior to their finalizing the Penobscot County Budget. IN-CIW CO WIL cem r 10, 1979 Passed' rnli.C�,__._- I 1 C= az M