DATED: May 9, 2017
RECOMMENDATION:
I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Salute to the Flag IV. Statement of Purpose of Meeting RESOLUTION 115 OF 2017 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE NEW YORK STATE SENATE PASS S.5952 AND THAT THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY PASS A BILL WHICH WOULD RE-AUTHORIZE LEGISLATION RELATIVE TO SALES TAX IN THE COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY (OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATURE) V. Adjournment |
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| 115 | RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE NEW YORK STATE SENATE PASS S.5952 AND THAT THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY PASS A BILL WHICH WOULD RE-AUTHORIZE LEGISLATION RELATIVE TO SALES TAX IN THE COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY (OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATURE)
| Wilson/Dimond | Did Not Go Through Committee |
| RESOLUTION NO. 115 of 2017 DATED: May 9, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE NEW YORK STATE SENATE PASS S.5952 AND THAT THE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY PASS A BILL WHICH WOULD RE-AUTHORIZE LEGISLATION RELATIVE TO SALES TAX IN THE COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY (OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, in 2003 the NYS Legislature empowered the County of Montgomery to raise an additional 1% sales tax; and
WHEREAS, such authorization is due to expire November 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, this additional sales tax revenue has been critical to the fiscal well-being of Montgomery County; and
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby supports and advocates for the passage of S.5952 and an Assembly Bill amending sections of the NYS Tax Law to reauthorize the additional 1% sales tax through November 20, 2019.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Headwell, Jr. was absent. (5/9/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
Reauthorize legislation relative to sales tax in the County of Montgomery
II. Justification:
NYS Legislature empowered the County of Montgomery to raise an additional 1% sales tax and the authorization to do so expires on November 30, 2017
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to levy taxes
IV. Financial Impact:
The additional 1% represents approximately 5 million dollars of county revenue each year.
This additional sales tax revenue has been critical to the fiscal well-being of Montgomery County.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |