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Commissioners adopt resolution urging maintenance of PILT funding amid state budget proposals
Summary
The Pine County Board approved a resolution backing maintenance of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding after staff warned the governor's budget proposal could cut PILT payments and cost the county an estimated $300,000 under one projection.
Commissioner Ludwig and staff updated the board on a legislative concern tied to the governor’s most recent budget proposal: reductions to Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding. Pine County receives PILT to compensate for tax-exempt federal or state land within the county; staff noted the county’s current PILT receipt is about $901,000.
Commissioner Ludwig said Arrowhead County Association asked member counties to pass resolutions supporting preservation of PILT funding. John Angaro, Arrowhead County staff, estimated Pine County might face approximately a $300,000 reduction under the governor’s proposal.
After brief discussion a motion to adopt resolution 2025-15 (supporting maintenance of PILT payments) was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Ending: The board adopted the resolution and staff indicated they would forward the county’s support to Arrowhead County Association and circulate the letter for the record.
