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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3. 2008/2009 Tax Levy and Budget Adoption Resolution-Res. No. 2008-1 3. SHAKOPEE EDA Memorandum TO: EDA Chairman and Commissioners Mark McNeill, EDA Director FROM: Gregg Voxland, Finance Director RE: 2008/09 Tax Levy and Budget Adoption Resolution DATE: August 19, 2008 Introduction Attached is Resolution Number 2008-1 which requests the Shakopee City Council to consent to the tax levy for the EDA, levy a tax for the EDA and adopts the 2009 budget. Background There are two statutes under which a tax for the purposes of the EDA may be levied. The major differences as far as the levy is concerned are: HRA EDA 469.033 469.107 Levied by EDA City City consent yes yes Under City levy limit no yes MSA 469.107 has broader purposes allowed than 469.003 but the distinction is not clearly defined. Basically, the HRA 1 evy is for redevelopment. The EDA levy is for redevelopment and new development and is included under the city's levy limit. Resolution No. 2008~1 has been prepared with a levy of $20,000 under the HRA levy MSA 469.033 and $60,000 under the EDA levy MSA 469.107. Last year the levies were $20,000 under the HRA levy MSA 469.033 and $60,000 under the EDA levy MSA 469.107. The proposed budget is attached with appropriations in the amount of $116,680. Included are the tax payments to Certainteed from the City and the County for the abatement program. Other costs included are $19,200 to the General Fund of the City for utility costs, administrative overhead such as accounting and bill processing/payroll, publishing, postage, and other employee's time on related issues. The EDA needs to adopt a proposed maximum levy and budget amount by September 15 for certification to the County Auditor. That levy will be used for the tax notice mailed to property owners. Action Offer Resolution Number 2008-1, A Resolution Setting The Tax Levy For 2008/09 By The Economic Development Authority For The City of Shakopee And Adopting The 2009 Budget, and move its adoption. ;W Gregg Voxland Finance Director h,\budget09\budres09 '- RESOLUTION NO. 2008-1 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE TAX LEVY FOR 2008/09 BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE AND ADOPTING THE 2009 BUDGET WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) in and for the City of Shakopee was created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.051 et seq., as amended, and WHEREAS, Section 469.107 states that for economic development purposes, the governing body of the municipality may levy a tax at the request of the EDA, and Section 469.033 states that for redevelopment purposes, the EDA may levy a tax with the consent of the governing municipality, and WHEREAS, the By-Laws of the EDA for the City of Shakopee provides that a budget be prepared on an annual basis, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the EDA hereby requests the City Council of the Ci ty of Shakopee to levy a special tax of $60,000 pursuant to MSA 469.107 to be collected in 2009 for the EDA by the City of Shakopee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the EDA levies a special tax of $20,000 pursuant to MSA 469.033 to be collected in 2009 by the EDA and hereby requests the City Council of the City of Shakopee to consent to such levy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the attached 2009 General Fund Budget be approved with total appropriations in the amount of $116,680. Adopted in session of the Shakopee Economic Development Authority for the City of Shakopee, Minnesota held this day of September, 2008. Chairman ATTEST: Executive Director