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Superior council approves 2011 budget resolution, tax rate to be set after state school credit is known
Summary
The Superior Common Council passed a resolution to appropriate funds for general city operations and authorize a tax levy; councilors said the final tax rate depends on a pending state school tax credit amount.
The Common Council of the City of Superior approved a resolution appropriating funds for general city government for 2011 and authorized a tax levy to be placed on the City of Superior tax roll.
The item, introduced as a resolution to appropriate the necessary funds for the operation and administration of the city for 2011 and to authorize a tax levy, passed after a brief council exchange. Councilors said the final percentage increase to property tax rates could not be calculated until the state provides information on the school-related tax credit. “We don't know yet,” was the council's response when asked about the percentage increase.
Council discussion focused on timing rather than specific levy numbers. One councilor asked when the percentage increase would be known; staff replied it would be determined after “we get one of our final pieces of information, and that is the state tax credit related to schools.” The resolution passed by voice vote.
The action authorizes staff to proceed with the city's appropriations and levy process; the council will publish final levy and rate figures after the state tax-credit number is available. No roll-call vote totals were recorded in the meeting minutes provided.
The council also noted this resolution is one step in the budget calendar and that taxpayers will be informed of the final rate once state figures are plugged into the calculations.
