HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2003-94RESOLUTION NO. 2003-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
OPPOSING AB 1221 (STEINBERG AND CAMPBELL)
RELATING TO PROPERTY AND SALES TAX SHIFTS
WHEREAS, AB 1221 swaps half of local government sales tax revenues for an equal
amount (dollar -for -dollar) of property taxes. The authors' stated intent for the bill is to reduce the
incentive for local governments to chase sales tax dollars at the expense of other land uses;
and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities remains opposed to the measure, unless
amended to provide constitutional protection for local government revenues. The bill has a
number of other additional issues that also need to be addressed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi relies on sales tax and property tax to fund general services
for the community. Sales tax estimates for fiscal year 2003-04 are $8.7 million and property tax
revenues are expected to be $6.4 million. A preliminary analysis of the potential impact of AB
1221 on the City of Lodi indicates that the City would lose an estimated $3 million over the next
five years. In addition, AB 1221 shifts the local control of tax revenues to the State with no
constitutional guarantees against future such actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby oppose
AB 1221 relating to property and sales tax shifts.
Dated: May 21, 2003
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2003-94 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held May 21, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Howard, and Land
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mayor Hitchcock
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2003-94