CCR2003144AMENDED
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #144-2003
. RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPERTY TAX LEVY LIMITS OR A TAX RATE FREEZE
WHEREAS, The imposition of property tax levy limits or a tax rate freeze has been
discussed by the leadership of the State Assembly and State Senate; and
WHEREAS, Municipal governing bodies have been elected to make decisions about
local budgets and meeting community needs; and
WHEREAS, The imposition of property tax levy limits or a tax rate freeze would
eliminate local municipal governing bodies control and home rule authority over the
provision and level of services desired by the residents of local municipalities; and
WHEREAS, The Common Council of the City of Muskego is firmly committed to
responsible, prudent spending and taxation policies and feels it is in the best position to
make the decisions for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, property tax levy limits or a tax rate freeze would adversely impact
municipal bond ratings and impact the ability of our municipality to meet future financial
obligations that have already been committed toward local infrastructure improvements
and economic development; and
.
WHEREAS, Such legislation would remove incentives for economic development in our
community. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of
Muskego is opposed to both a tax levy limit and a tax rate freeze mandated by state
government as they are arbitrary, they do not take into account the levels of services
desired by the residents of local. governments, they eliminate home rule authority for
local governments, they adversely impact the ability of our City to meet future financial
obligations, and negatively impacts the City as we try to progress toward the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Governor
Jim Doyle, State Senator Mary Lazich, and State Representative Scott Gunderson, local
media, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Alliance of Cities.
Dated this 10th day of June, 2003.
SPONSORED BY:
Mayor Mark A. Slocomb
Ald. Nancy Salentine
Ald. Eileen Madden
Ald. Rick Petfalski
Ald. Eric G. Schroeder
.
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #144-2003 which
was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
~!<.P1~ ~-Treasurer
COMMON COUNCIL. CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #144-2003
. RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPERTY TAX LEVY LIMITS OR A TAX RATE FREEZE
WHEREAS, The imposition of property tax levy limits or a tax rate fre~ze has been
discussed by the leadership of the State Assembly and State Senate; a {
e decisions about
.
WHEREAS, Municipal governing bodies have been elected to
local budgets and meeting community needs; and
WHEREAS, The imposition of property tax levy limits 0
. a~ï ax}ate freeze would
eliminate local municipal governing bodies control and me~authority over the
provision and level of services desired by the residents 0 Ij~ ' nicipalities; and
WHEREAS, The Common Council of the City 0 ~~~e~o is firmly committed to
responsible, prudent spending and taxationZOlici anf\wds it is in the best position to
make the decisions for its citizens; and
,
~J
WHEREAS, property tax levy limits or tax('r.~te freeze would adversely impact
municipal bond ratings and impact the a~hty; oV~u\ municipality to meet future financial
obligations that have already beezco mittrct,o~ard local infrastructure improvements
and economic development; and lJ~
WHEREAS, Such legislation wo é:I r~. ove incentives for economic development in our
community.
.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE T QI VED that the Common Council of the City of
Muskego is opposed to oth a levy limit and a tax rate freeze as they are arbitrary,
they do not take into ccount the levels of services desired by the residents of local
governments, they iminate h me rule authority for local governments, they adversely
impact the ability f our City t meet future financial obligations, and negatively impacts
the City as we t to progress toward the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Governor
Jim Doyle, State Senator Mary Lazich, and State Representative Scott Gunderson, local
media, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Alliance of Cities.
Dated this
-
day of June, 2003.
SPONSORED BY:
Mayor Mark A. Slocomb
Ald. Nancy Salentine
Ald. Eileen Madden
.
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #144-2003 which was
adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
Clerk-Treasurer