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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAStCA, SUPPORTING
THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN FUNDING TO REVENUE SHARING AND SAFE
COMMUNITIES BY THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE.
WHEREAS, the Alaska House of Representatives have approved funding for Revenue
Sharing and Safe Communities at the current year level of $28,493,400, the first time
in 13 years revenue sharing has not been cut; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Senate has increased the funding to $29,630,700, an increase
of $1,137,300 and is the first increase in revenue sharing in 17 years; and,
WHEREAS, an increase to Revenue Sharing and Safe Communities is a step toward
stabilizing local taxes and services to all boroughs and municipalities in the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the City of Kenai encourages the Alaska Legislature to approve the
proposed increase in revenue sharing as it is an investment in communities and a step
toward a long-term fiscal plan as well as long-term tax relief for Alaska's communities
and their citizens.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of April,
2001.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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Mayor and Council/Assembly
And Manager/Administrator, Clerk, Finance Director
Kevin Ritchi¢,. Executive Director
April 9, 2001
Senate Adopts First Increase in
Revenue Sharing in 17 Years
Possible permanent turnaround in public and legislative view of
revenue sharing as long term tax relief
The House approved funding for Revenue Sharing and Safe Communities
(RS/SC) funding at the current year level of $28,493,400. This is the fir, t time ia
13 years that revenue sharing has not been cut.
The Senate increased RS/SC fimding to $29, 630,700 in the appropriation bill, an
increase of $1,137,300. This is the first increase in revenue sharing in 17 years.
The House and Senate Budget Conference Committee must now decide between
no cut to revenue sharing, and an increase of $1,137,300.
The Legislature has responded to your message that cuts in revenue sharing push local
taxes higher, or require cuts in local services. They also responded to the recent
overwhelming defeat of the tax cap initiative that clarified the relation between revenue
sharing and property taxes. You can be proud of the work we have done to let the public
and the State know how revenue sharing impacts communities.
We suggest that you write, email, or call your legislators ASAP to:
u Thank them for helping stabilize local taxes and services, and tell them
specifically how it will help your community, if appropriate.
ca Thank them for"Invest, ng' in Communities" with increased revenue sharing aud
education funding.
~ Encourage them to support the increase in revenue sharing as a step toward long-
term tax relief and a long-range fiscal plan.
m Consider asking a local business or economic development organization to thank
their local legislators for helping stabilize local taxes.
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