HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1986 (19) RESOLUTION CONCERNING REDUCING PROGRAMS RESULTING FROM REDUCTION
IN STATE AND FEDERAL AIDS TO MINIMIZE LOCAL TAX INCREASES.
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WHEREAS, part of the Governor's budget reduction bill
contains a recommendation to not "replace any reductions in
Federal Aid to State agencies with increased State appropriations
in the 1985 -87 biennium "; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that St. Croix County adopt a
similar policy as other counties have elected to do.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session, does hereby
declare its intent to reduce any programs to offset any
reductions in Federal and State aids to minimize additional
appropriations of County funds and increases in the property tax
rate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that department heads be advised and
directed to monitor and review reductions in aids for maintenance
of on -going programs during 1986 and be prepared to notify
governing committees and boards of anticipated reductions with
recommendations, options and impact; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all County departments are
hereby notified that committees, boards and County Board approval
must be granted before continuation of any program is guaranteed
if and when reductions in State and Federal aid would result in
an additional tax burden to the County of St. Croix; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk submit copies
of this Resolution to the Wisconsin Counties Association, State
Legislators representing St. Croix County, all County Board
Chairpersons, and all St. Croix County Department Heads.
Dated this Qtti day of + , 1986.
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