HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 1996-09CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 96-9
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLYMOUTH
CITY CHARTER CONCERNING TAXATION
WHEREAS, Mum. Sta. §410.12, Subd. 5 authorizes the City Council to propose
charter amendments to the voters by ordinance.
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS.
SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of the City Charter is amended by adding Section 7.15
to read:
7.15 Increase in Tax Rate.
A two-thirds majority of all members of the Council is required to adopt a tax
levy resolution that increases the City's tax rate over the prior year. Tax rate means
the quotient derived by dividing the City's tax levy by the City's net tax capacity.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective only
when approved by the voters as provided in Minn. Stat. §410.12, Subd. 4.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 15th Day of May, 1996.
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J�ce n Ti rney, Mayor
ATTEST:
Laurie F. Ahrens, City Clerk