HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1999-24 - Supporting Repeal of State Sales Tax for Local Governement RESOLUTION NO. 1999- .94
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REPEAL OF THE STATE SALES TAX FOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASES
WHEREAS, the Legislature imposed the sales tax on local governments in 1992 when facing a significant
state budget deficit; and
WHEREAS, the state government has collected hundreds of millions of dollars in sales tax since 1992 on
local government purchases of items such as road maintenance equipment, wastewater
treatment facilities, and building materials; and
WHEREAS, the sales tax on local government purchases is passed on to residents in the form of higher
property taxes and fees; and
WHEREAS, the state's financial picture has improved dramatically and the need for the sales tax no longer
exists; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota is one of only seven states which imposes sales tax on local government
purchases; and
WHEREAS, imposing the sales tax on local government purchases is an inefficient way to raise state
revenues, especially where sales tax is paid for bonding projects with accompanying interest
costs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Corcoran City Council encourages its state legislators to
support the repeal of the sales tax on local governments.
Moved by member alowOLKC , seconded by member Li C,teLi•
The following voted in favor of said resolution: Mayor Guenthner, Council members Bucher, Glowacki,
Lindsley, and Thomas.
The following voted against the same: None.
Whereupon said Resolution was declared carried.
Dated this 8th day of April, 1999.
Mayor
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