If we take the budgeted revenue for 2003 of $1.22 billion and subtract the 2003 cut of $25.7 million, we still have $1.2 billion left to spend. Precisely, we still have $1,194,247,436.
This is equivalent to asking a family with income of $100,000 to sacrifice a mere $2,200 for "the common good." Applying DFL logic: Buck up little campers - you're still rich. The following breakdown was distributed at the Truth in Taxation hearing on December 9th. The total budgeted collections were $1.22 Billion. 329,400,000 From Selling Services 158,600,000 From State Government 158,600,000 From Property Taxes 146,400,000 From Other 122,000,000 From Other Funds 61,000,000 From TIF Property Tax 48,800,000 From Federal Government 48,800,000 From Rents 48,800,000 From Sales & Other Taxes 24,400,000 From Franchise Fees 24,400,000 From Licenses & Permits 12,200,000 From Local Government 12,200,000 From Selling Things 12,200,000 From Fines and Forfeitures 12,200,000 From Special Assessments Vicky Heller Cedar-Riverside and North Oaks TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
