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8.2. SR 09-06-2016 Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 8.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by General BusinessSeptember 6, 2016Amanda Othoudt, EDD Item Description Reviewed by Economic Development Authority and Housing Lori Ziemer, Finance Director Redevelopment Authority Levies Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested  Adopt, by resolution, the preliminary Economic Development Authority 2017 tax levy.  Adopt, by resolution, the preliminary Housing and Redevelopment Authority 2017 tax levy. Background/Discussion The Council must approve the preliminary tax levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and Economic Development Authority (EDA) for certification to the County Auditor on or before September 15, 2016. The city maximum tax levy must be certified by September 30, 2016. Over the past several months, the EDA and HRA have reviewed and prepared their 2017 budgets. The EDA approved their budget and levy on August 15, 2016. The budget proposes maintaining the previous general operating levy at 0.01813 percent of the Estimated Market Value, which is the state cap. The HRA approved their budget and levy on August 1, 2016. The rate decreased slightly from 0.01512 percent to 0.01466 percent of the Estimated Market Value which is well below the state cap at 0.0185 percent. Financial Impact Various tax levies for collection in 2017. Attachments  Resolution approving the preliminary 2017 tax levy for economic development purposes for the Elk River Economic Development Authority.  Resolution approving the preliminary Housing and Redevelopment Authority 2017 tax levy. City of Elk River Resolution 16-53 A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving the 2017 Tax Levy for Economic Development Purposes for the Elk River Economic Development Authority WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elk River has received a request from the Economic Development Authority to levy a tax for the benefit of the Authority in the amount of.01813% of the estimated market value in the city for the year of 2017. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River,Minnesota, as follows: The City Council of the City of Elk River proposes that a tax in the amount of.01813% of the estimated market value in the city be levied in the year 2017 for the benefit of the City of Elk River Economic Development Authority to be used for Economic Development Authority purposes as provided under Minnesota Statute 469.090 et.seq. Passed and adopted this 61h day of September, 2016. John J. Dietz,Mayor ATTEST: Tina Allard, City NATUREJ Resolution 16-____ A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Tax Levy WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Elk River has requested that the city authorize a levy of .01466% of the estimated market value of the city for various housing and redevelopment purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elk River has consented to this levy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk : River, Minnesota, as follows that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Elk River certify a levy of .01466% of the estimated market value in the city for the benefit of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. th Passed and adopted this 6 day of September, 2016. John J. Dietz, Mayor ATTEST: Tina Allard, City Clerk