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Park District FEE that is not a tax but will is on our property tax bills

Status: Closed
Assigned To: kartis (City Manager)
Ticket ID: 1321786c

At the March 24, 2017 Neighborhood Council 4 meeting, Patty Reardon (representing City of Great Falls Park and Rec Dept) provided information that the City Commissioners will soon have a public meeting to approve a resolution for a Park District fee. She specifically said, "THIS IS NOT A TAX, BUT IT WILL BE ON YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL." She went on to say, "THIS IS MOVING VERY FAST EVEN BY GOVERNMENT STANDARDS."

I questioned her about that statement because it appears to be taxation without representation. Taxes must be voted on by the public. She stated that since we vote our City Commissioners into office they have the authority to place fees (taxes) on the public.

So, what's the hurry and why isn't there more information to the public about this TAX?Another question; when is this resolution going to be before the public so we can comment?

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Updated By: kartis
Assigned To: kartis (City Manager)

Ms. Tankink,

Thank you for your concerns.  There will be multiple opportunities for the public to review and comment on the proposed Park District fees.  The first is at a planned Commission work session on April 4, 2017 that will begin the discussions and layout a timeframe for the process. The actual agenda has not been set but will be available and posted on the City website by March 31st.  Thank you, Krista 455-8450.

03/24/2017 - 3:29pm
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03/24/2017 - 8:12am

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