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CITY OF HASTINGS
VI-14
RESOLUTION NO. 06- -07
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A 2007 SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
TO CONSIDER THE OMNIBUS TAX BILL
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature, in its 2007 regular session, passed the 2007 Omnibus
Tax Bill (House File No. 2268); and,
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Tax Bill contained provisions, including:
homestead property tax refunds
increases in local government aid, which would benefit cities, counties and townships
veterans' benefits
higher education tuition deductions
incentives for farm and business expansion; and,
WHEREAS, the regular legislative session of the 2007 Legislature has now ended; and,
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Tax Bill was vetoed by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty on May 30,
2007, and the Governor has indicated support for tax levy limits which constrict the ability of
municipalities to generate revenue for municipal services; and,
WHEREAS, enactment of the Omnibus Tax Bill would be a great benefit for the taxpayers of
Minnesota, especially property taxpayers; and,
WHEREAS, a special legislative session, if convened, would permit further discussion and
possible enactment of the Omnibus Tax Bill,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HASTINGS, MINNESOTA that this City Council requests that the Governor of the State of
Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, convene a special legislative session without delay to enact the 2007
Omnibus Tax Bill.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HASTINGS that this City Council urges the Governor and State Legislature to not impose limits on
municipal tax levys.
Adopted by the City Council this 19th day of June, 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk