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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-24 99-206 RESOLVEs9-a0E CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Resolve, Stating the Intent of the Cnmncil to Anply any Additional State General Purpose Aid for Education to Property Tax Relief. By me OtyCa»dy of me City of Anwar.. RESOLWD Whereas, under the part one budget adopted by the State Legislature, the City of Bangor will receive approximately $185,000 less in General purpose Aid to Education for Fiscal Year2000; and Whereas, the State Legislature and the Governor are currently debating increasing this level of State Aid; and Whereas, over the last ten years, the failure of the State to pmAde adequate aid to education has resulted in an increase in the buden of property taxes for education funding; and Whereas, since 1990, the actual dollar amount of school aid received by the City of Bangor has declined by more than $900,000; and Whereas, additional State Aid Is essential to reduce the property tax burden for education and to Insure that we continue to provide quality schools for our children; and Whereas, the Sdwol Committee has adopted and submitted Its proposed budget for the coming year, a budget which will result in an Increase in that portion of the property tax devoted to school support unless additional State Aid is provided; and Whereas, some State policy makers have indicated a concern that additional State funding for education may not be used fon property tax relief. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT It Is our intent to directly apply any additional General purpose Aid to Education to reduce the property tax commitment and mill rate of the residents and property owners of the City of Bangor. IN MIT COUNCIL Ney 26. 1999 Motion to Suspend the Sales to Consider Council Resolve i99-206 Motiou Seconded Notion Passed Notion for Passage Rade and Stranded - 99-206 EES01 VE Stating the Intent of the Council to ApPly any Additional State Cameral Purpose Afd for Education to Property Tax Relief m0aaoo� G pouslaw %A1 �aao 1