HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-24 Urging the President of the US to Sign into Law H.B. 9719, the Payments in Lieu of Taxes BillRESOLUTION NO. ~
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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL URGING
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO
SIGN INTO LAW H.R. 9719, THE "PAYMENTS
IN LIEU OF TAXES" BILL
WHEREAS, the 94th Congress has passed H.R. 9719,
the "Payments in Lieu of Taxes" bill, and the same is being
considered by the President of the United States;
WHEREAS, H.R. 9719 will provide payments in lieu
of taxes to local governments for certain Federally-owned
lands;
WHEREAS, within the State of Colorado there are
numerous Federally-owned lands including National Parks,
National Forests, Wilderness Areas, BLM lands, water resource
projects, and many others that are tax-exempt;
WHEREAS, the extensive Federal holdings place undue
burden an the local taxpayer to maintain the local government
system; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that 55 Colarado counties
are eligible for payments under the bill, including Eagle
County in an approximate amount of $258,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
1) The Town Council strongly believes that payments
in lieu of taxes are necessary to local governments and their
viability, and therefore urges the President of the United
States to sign H.R. 9719 into law.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND APPROVED THIS 19th day of
October, 1976.
ATTEST:
Town Clerk / 1
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