HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2573 Intent to exceed curren statutory mill levy for Fire Dept. ladder truck: 9-16-85
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RESOLUTION NO. 2573
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2571; INDICATING THE CITY'S INTENT TO EXCEED
THE CURRENT STATUTORY MILL LEVY FOR GENERAL FUND
PURPOSES ON THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE MUNICIPALITY AT THE
NEXT GENERAL ELECTION; SAID ADDITIONAL DOLLAR
AMOUNT OF MONIES RAISED TO BE USED BY THE CITY
OF BOZEMAN FOR PURCHASING ONE LADDER TRUCK FOR
USE BY THE FIRE DIVISION.
WHEREAS, on September 9, 1985, the City Commission
adopted Resolution No. 2571 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, TO SUBMIT
TO THE ELECTORATE OF SAID CITY A LEASE OR LEASE/PURCHASE
AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A LADDER TRUCK FOR THE FIRE
DIVISION"; and
WHEREAS, upon further review it appears advisable to
define in more detail the City Commission's intent when it
adopted Commission Resolution No, 2571; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman, Montana, has thoroughly
reviewed the capital, salary and operations expenditures for
the City's All-Purpose General Fund in the preparation of an
operating budget for Fiscal Year 1985-86; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted a complete analysis of
revenue over the past two fiscal years; and
WHEREAS, the City staff has projected the total
possible collectible revenue for Fiscal Year 1985-86; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the expenditure level neces-
sary to acquire certain major equipment items necessary to
continue to maintain adequate fire protection services to
the citizens of the City of Bozeman cannot be reached by
existing revenue; and
WHEREAS, Section 7-6-4431, M.C.A., authorizes a
municipal governing body to exceed the current statutory
mill levy established for the All-Purpose General Fund upon
approval of a majority of the qualified electors voting in
an election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA:
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Section 1
That the revenue derived from the special mill levy
election as provided herein will be used to purchase a
ladder truck for use by the Fire Division.
Section 2
That the specific amount requested to purchase said
fire truck over a period of two fiscal years and the amount
necessary to be placed at issue before the qualified
electorate of the City of Bozeman is approximately $175,000
per year.
Section 3
That the above-stated amount necessary to purchase said
ladder truck over a period of two fiscal years represents
approximately 8.00 mills per year.
Section 4
That the specific General Fund mill levy limitation to
be exceeded is the one which is governed by Section
15-7-122, M.C.A., which revises Section 7-6-4452, M.C.A.
Said mill levy for Fiscal Year 1985-86 is approximately
72.11 mills.
Section 5
That said additional mill levy as stated herein shall
be placed at issue before the qualified electorate of the
City of Bozeman at the general election to be held on
Tuesday, November 5, 1985, and the wording of the proposal
shall be as follows:
D FOR
Authorizing the City of Bozeman to make
a levy of up to eight (8) mills per year in
addition to the regular levy now authorized
by law for each of the next two fiscal years
for the purpose of raising $175,000 per year
to purchase one ladder truck for the City's
Fire Division.
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Authorizing the City of Bozeman to make a
levy of up to eight (8) mills per year in
o AGAINST
addition to the regular levy now authorized
by law for each of the next two fiscal years
for the purpose of raising $175,000 per year
to purchase one ladder truck for the City's
Fire Division.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, this
16th
day of September, 1985.
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