08/15/2017 Resolutions 2017-221RESOLUTION 2017-221
WHEREAS, the 2017-2018 budget process requires additional revenue to ensure a
balanced budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has discussed several possible options for revenue
increases; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will adopt the 2017-2018 Budget at the September 12,
2017 meeting; and
WHEREAS, these additional revenues will be incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2017-
2018 Budget revenue numbers; and
WHEREAS, one additional revenue that has been discussed is the addition of a Motor
Vehicle Fee or "Wheel T�"; and
WHEREAS, the estimated additional revenue from this "Wheel Tax" is between
$1,000,000 and $1,500,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that it is our intent that a"Wheel Tax" will be
incorporated in the 2017-2018 budget, with an ordinance to be passed at a later date detailing the
rates to be charged.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 15, 2017
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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