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'
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