CCR1974268RESOLUTION #268-74
URGING PASSAGE OF M & E REPLACEMENT
REVENUE BILL
WHEREAS, the 1973-74 legislature adopted legislation which
provided for what is known as M & E ewmption, and
WHEREAS, under the adopted legislation the monies lostto the
municipalities would be given back to them on a de-escalating
basis until the point is reached where no revenues would be re-
imbursed by the State to the municipalities, and
WHEREAS, it is presently proposed that all revenues lost to
the municipalities from the M & E exemption which come from
shared taxes which would have been normally returned to the
municipality anyway, and
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WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Common Council that the lost
revenues should come from state general funds so that municipalities
will not lose income, and
WHEREAS, it is further the feeling of the Common Council of the
City of Muskego that since the state government granted the
M & E exemptions it should be paid out of state funds and the
burden not shifted to property owners, and
WHEREAS, a M & E Replacement Revenue Bill Could be considered in
the special legislative session to begin November 19th which
bill would provide for full payment of all revenues lost by
municipalities from the M & E exemption out of state general
funds ,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of
Muskego does hereby urge the Governor and the State Legislature
to seriously consider the ramifications of the M & E exemption
bill as it presently exists and the resulting loss of revenues
to the municipalities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Governor and the State Legislature
are urged to consider the adoption of a M & E Replacement Revenue
Bill at the special legislative session which is scheduled to
begin November 19th.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to
the Governor, Senator James Devitt and Representative to the
Assembly James Rutkowski.
DATED THIS DAY OF am&M] , 1974.
I ATTEST:
City Clerk