HomeMy WebLinkAbout5722 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1977/04/18April 18, 1977
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RESOLUTION NO. 5722
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASSAGE
OF H.F. 851 AND S.F. 709 REGARDING
MUNICIPAL COURT FEE REPAYMENTS
WHEREAS, since 1i365 the Hennepin County Municipal Court
System has been collecting court fees from the local govern-
mental jurisdictions within the County; and
WHEREAS, the State Auditor's office has indicated that
State law prohbiits the payment of such fees; and
WHEREAS, according to County officials, any funds to
repay municipalities for fees collected must come from property
taxes; and
WHEREAS, the taxes which would be levied against prop-
erties in St. Louis Park and in other suburban municipalities
far exceed the amount which would be repaid; and
WHEREAS, H.F. 851 and S.F. 709 relieve Hennepin County
from repaying fees previously collected;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of St. Louis Park that members of the Minnesota State Legislature
are hereby urged to support the passage of H.F. 851 and S.F. 709.
Aittest:
Adopted by the City Counc'1 April 18, 19/7.
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Reviewed for administration:
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Mayo
Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney