HomeMy WebLinkAbout87-55 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1987/05/04RESOLUTION NO. 87-55
RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE EDUCATION AIDS BILL
Whereas, the Education Aids bills currently under
consideration in both houses of the state legislature
spell financial disaster for suburban school districts,
including St. Louis Park and its taxpayers;
Whereas, taxpayers in our district are facing severe
increases in the school portion of their property
taxes, even though the additional funds raised will
not result in new revenues for our schools;
Whereas, our district and other suburban districts
will not receive sufficient revenue to maintain the
current level of educational programs;
Whereas, we support the need for equitable educational
programs for all Minnesota students; but recognize
that equity does not necessarily mean equal funding
and that solutions should not come at the expense of
quality education in other school districts;
Now therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of
the City of St. Louis Park that we urge state legis-
lators to identify school finance solutions which, at
minimum, will allow quality education programs in our
districts to be sustained while legislative efforts
are made to address concerns about program and finance
equity and efficiency in school districts throughout
Minnesota.
Adopted by the City Council May 4,1986
Reviewed for administration: Appr
LtAA(LA J.
y Manager
as to form and execution:
Cit ttorney
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