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Council denies West Fraser request for special assistance; members cite uncertainty about taxable personal property and need for details
Summary
Council denied a request from the West Fraser representative for financial assistance or special treatment, after discussing the company's tangible personal property assessment and potential tax effects; council members said they would consider jobs/offers if and when a formal proposal with details arrived.
The City of Perry City Council on Jan. 28 voted to deny a request from West Fraser (a company discussed under agenda item 6(f)) for special assistance or incentives. The council’s denial was based on uncertainty about what property and taxable assessments would remain with the buyer and on the lack of a concrete business proposal showing the need for city assistance.
Council members discussed the distinction between…
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