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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
City Council Meeting Date: September 7, 2004
AGENDA ITEM. Resolution Setting 2004 Preliminary Levy
AGENDA SECTION:
and Budget Hearing Dates
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PREPARED BY: Jeff May, Finance Director
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ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, County Levy & Hearing
'Forms, and 2004 Preliminary Budget
APPROVED BY:
Summary Pages
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to adopt A RESOLUTION SETTING THE
PRELIMINARY 2005 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET, THE PRELIMINARY 2005
C.I.P. BUDGETS, THE PRELIMINARY 2005 INSURANCE BUDGET, THE PRELIMINARY
PORT AUTHORITY OPERATING LEVY AND THE PRELIMINARY 2005 LEVY AND
BUDGET HEARING DATES REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT.
ACTION:
.ISSUE Adopt the preliminary Levy for 2005, set the hearing dates required by the
Truth -In- Taxation laws, and adopt the preliminary budgets for 2005.
BACKGROUND This item is on the agenda for Council to formally approve the
preliminary levy and budgets for 2005 as required by law and to set the hearing dates for the
Truth -In- Taxation requirements. The information included in the packet should include all of
the summarized changes that were made since the last budget workshop. held on August
23 rd .
The main. changes made to the budget include the following items: -
➢ .Increase. to the Elections budget of $34,000 to cover the cost of new federally
mandated equipment
➢ Adjustments to benefits based on the actual health insurance renewal rates; originally
budgeted at an 18% increase, reduced to 12% increase
➢ Salary adjustments totaling an approximately $15,000 increase for seven positions
based on pay equity analysis
.Increase of $3,000 in the Council budget for newsletter costs based on a production
change that is intended to increase the document's quality
The insurance rates and salary - adjustments will be part of continuing Council review of
budgets prior to
adoption of the final budget and levy. in December.
We also .received updated information from the County that makes estimating the City share
of the tax rate more realistic.
2004 Preliminary Levy
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September 7, 2004
Staff will provide presentation materials at the September 7 meeting.
SUMMARY
Recommend the above motion to approve the 2005 preliminary levy, the hearing dates and
the preliminary budgets for 2005.
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2004
A RESOLUTION SETTING THE PRELIMINARY 2005 GENERAL FUND OPERATING
BUDGET, THE PRELIMINARY 2005 C.I.P. BUDGETS,
THE PRELIMINARY 2005 INSURANCE BUDGET, THE PRELIMINARY PORT
AUTHORITY OPERATING LEVY AND THE PRELIMINARY 2005 LEVY AND BUDGET
HEARING DATES REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rosemount has determined that budgets and
special needs for the year 2005 will be in the amount of $14,163,700 for the General
Operating Fund, the three CIP Funds, the Insurance Fund, the Port Authority Fund and the
Enterprise Funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that special levies for Bonded Indebtedness
(including $153,426 for the market value based referendum levy for the fire station) and the
Armory Project total $1,421,114; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that actual incomes, fund transfers
anticipated aids will total $6,733,800.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the total Preliminary Levy certified to the
Dakota County Auditor shall be $8,697,588 for the normal levy and $153,426 for the market
value based referendum levy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Rosemount will conduct a
Public Hearing for the purpose of presenting the proposed budget and levy to the general
public and to comply with Truth in Taxation laws as set by the Minnesota State Legislature,
and that the hearing shall take place on December 6,2004, at 6:30 P.M., in the Council
Chambers at the City Hall; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if a continuation of that hearing is necessary it shall
take place on December 13, 2004, at 6:30 P.M.
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RESOLUTION 2004 -
ADOPTED this 7 day of September, 2004.
William H. Droste, Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda J. Jentink, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution presented to and
adopted by the City Council of Rosemount at a duly authorized meeting thereof, held on the
7 th day of September, 2004, as disclosed by the records of said City in my possession.
(SEAL)
Linda J. Jentink, Rosemount City Clerk
Motion by: Seconded by:
Voted in Favor:
Voted Against:
Members Absent:
®AKOTA COUNTY City of Rosemount
OFFICE O F THE TREASURER-AUDITOR TAXING DISTRICT NAME
PAYABLE 2005
PROPOSED LEVY CERTIFICATION FORM
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General Revenue
$ 14,317,126
$
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6,887,226
7,429,900
Debt Service Total *
1,267, 688
1,267,688
Road and Brid e
1 0ther (identify)
Vital Is 15, 584, 814 s -0- Is 6,887,226
I s 8,697,588
F+ V ui canuuwn ur cerulieu levy uy inurviuuai uunu on reverse sine or attacn an acaitional sheet
Market Value Based Referendum
$ 153,426
A-Budget Requirement. ........................................................... ........... Amount needed to fund services.
B-LGA (Local Government Aid) ............................... .........................:..... These aids are certified to the taxing district by the Department of Revenue. This can be used to reduce
any budget item levy requirement, combination of items or be deducted proportionally from all levies.
C -Other Resources ..................... ......... ......... ............................... All other resources that will be used to finance your, taxing districts budget. Including but not limited
to other aids, interest income, prior year reserves, grants, etc.
D- Certified Levy ........................... ............................... ..............::...........Levy certified to the County Treasurer - Auditor. ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR. DO NOT
CERTIFY PENNIES. The Treasurer- Auditor's office will deduct Fiscal Disparities from all certified levies.
Before signing, please verify the following:
-MAKE SURE THAT ALL LINES ADD ACROSS AND ALL COLUMNS ADD UP TO THE TOTAL LINE
BREAKDOWN OF DEBT SERVICE LEVY BY INDIVIDUAL BOND HAS BEEN PROVIDED
- AMOUNTS REPORTED MATCH ANY OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED
(i.e., Certified Levy on this form matches amount on your taxing district's resolution, etc.)
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Signature f p completing form
Finance Director
Title
09 -09 -04
Finance - Director
Name of contact person or dept provided on Proposed Tax Notice
2875 145th St. W„ Rosemount, MN 5506
Mailing address provided on Proposed Tax Notice .
(651) 423 -4411
Date Phone number of contact person (include area -code)
2004 GENERAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY PAYABLE 2005
GENERAL LEVY
GENERAL FUND $5,083,300
BUILDING CIP FUND $48,000
STREET CIP FUND $1,550,000
EQUIPMENT CIP FUND $433,600
INSURANCE FUND $255,000
PORT AUTHORITY OPERATING LEVY $60,000
- - - - --
TOTAL GENERAL LEVY $7,429,900
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
G.O. MUNICIPAL BUILDING REFUNDING BONDS 1998A (ICE ARENA) (Authorized - $251,263) $251,263
G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1999B (Authorized - $19,611) $19,611
G.O. BONDS 2000B (Port Authority) (Authorized - $236,896) $236,896
G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS 2001A (Authorized - $119,365) $0
G.O. PUBLIC FACILITY BONDS 2001 C (Port Authority) (Authorized - $169,764) $169,764
G.O. COMMUNITY CENTER REFUNDING BONDS 2001 E (Authorized - $99,878) $99,878
G.O. PORT AUTHORITY BONDS 2002C (Authorized - $267,023) $267,023
TOTAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS Y $1,044,435
MARKET VALUE BASED REFERENDUM - 1995 FIRE STATION LEVY
G.O. FIRE STATION BONDS, 1996A (Authorized - $153,426) $153,426
TOTAL FIRE STATION LEVY $153,426
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON ARMORY BONDS
ARMORY ANTICIPATORY LEVIES ($95,000 + ($1,607,188,500 x.00798%)) (As of 8/31/04) $223,253
TOTAL PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON ARMORY BONDS $223,253
GRAND TOTAL 2004 PROPERTY TAX LEVY _ _ $8,851,014
y DAKOTA COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE TREASURER - AUDITOR
PAYABLE 2005 TRUTH IN TAXATION
HEARING DATE CERTIFICATION
FORM A
Taxing District Name: City of Rosemount
Public Hearing Date: Monday, December 6, 2004 -
Time of meeting:
6:30 P.M.
Place of meeting:
Rosemount City Hall
2875 145th Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068
Continuation Date:
Monday, December 13, 2004
PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH A CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER AS YOU
WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR ON THE TNT NOTICES.
Name or Title:
Finance Director
Address:
2875 145th Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068
Phone number:
( 651) 423 -4411
Signature of person
completing this form:
Title:
Finance Director
Phone number:
( 651) 322 -2031
E -mail Address:
jeff.may @ci.rosemount.mn.us
Date:
September 9, 2004
*''Please
include area code when identifying prone numbers""
4 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS -USES
(INCLUDING FIRE STATION LEVY)
September 7, 2004
NOTE: Special Levies include (1)Bonded Indebtedness, (2)Fire Station Levy and (3)Armory Anticipatory Levies.
2004
2005
Adopted
Proposed
+/-
Departments
Budget
Budget
Difference
Percentage
Council Budget
$91,300
$123,400
$32,100
35.16%
Administration Budget
362,300
485,500
123,200
34.00%
Elections Budget
23,200
54,000
30,800
132.76%
Finance Budget
258,200
285,700
27,500
10.65%
General Government Budget
350,400
331,800
(18,600)
-5.31%
Community Development Budget
800,200
856,300
56,100
7.01%
Police Budget
2,007,000
2,155,900
148,900
7.42%
Fire Budget
265,500
274,600
9,100
3.43%
Public Works Operating Budgets:
Government Buildings Budget
335,800
358,500
22,700
6.76%
Fleet Maintenance Budget
396,500
410,000
13,500
3.40%
Street Maintenance Budget
1 ,112,900
1,108,200
(4,700)
- 0.42%
Parks Maintenance Budget
457,300
512,500
55,200
12.07%
Park & Rec Budget - General Operating
861,400
922,800
61,400
7.13%
Park & Rec Budget - Special Programs
87,400
91,900
4,500
5.15%
Total Operating Budgets - General Fund
$7,409,400
$7,971,100
$561,700
7.58%
Building CIP Requirements
39,000
48,000
9,000
23.08%
Street CIP Requirements
750,000
1,550,000
800,000
106.67%
Equipment CIP Requirements
541,100
433,600
(107,500)
- 19.87%
Insurance Budget Requirements
225,000
255,000
30,000
13.33 %
Port Authority. Operating Levy
0
60,000
60,000
100.00%
Bonded Indebtedness
1,174,667
1,044,435
(130,232)
- 11.09 %
Bonded Indebtedness - Fire Station Levy
152,193
153,426
1,233
0.81 %
Armory Anticipatory Levy (Value 8/31/04)
201,686
223,253
21,567
10.69%
* *$95,000 + ($1,607,188,500 x.00798%)**
Water Enterprise Fund
1,217,400
1,519,000
301,600
24.77%
Sewer Enterprise Fund
1,211,000
1,257,600
46,600
3.85%
Storm Water Enterprise Fund
828,700
675,200
(153,500)
- 18.52%
Arena Enterprise Fund
338,100
394,200
56,100
16.59%
Total Funding Requirements
$14,088,246
$15,584,814
$1,496,568
10.62 %
NOTE: Special Levies include (1)Bonded Indebtedness, (2)Fire Station Levy and (3)Armory Anticipatory Levies.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS - SOURCES
(INCLUDING FIRE STATION LEVY)
September 7, 2004
2004 2005
Adopted Proposed +/-
Types Budget Budget Difference Percentage
Local Government Aid (LGA)
$0
$0
$0
0.00%
Internal Revenue Generated:
1,528,546
1,421,114
(107,432)
- 7.03%
Licenses and Permits
618,400
750,200
131,800
21.31%
Intergovernmental
456,889
484,000
27,111
5.93 %
Charges for Services
1,085,200
1,204,900
119,700
11.03%
Fines & Forfeits
90,000
90,000
0
0.00%
Recreational Fees
224,100
233,700
9,600
4.28%
Miscellaneous Revenues
91,842
121,500
29,658
32.29%
Transfers In
3,500
3,500
0
0.00%
Enterprise Revenues
3,595,200
3,846,000
250,800
6.98%
Total Internal Revenues
6,165,131
6,733,800
568,669
9.22 %
MVHC Cuts Made Later To Include in Levy
350,330
0
Levy Sources:
Special Levies
1,528,546
1,421,114
(107,432)
- 7.03%
General Levy
6,744,899
7,429,900
685,001
10.16%
Total Levy
$8,273,445
$8,851,014 _
$577,569 ww
6.98%
Loss of MVHC from State Funding
$350,330
$0
($350,330)
n/a
Total Revenue Sources
$14,088,246
$15,584,814
$1 ,496,568
10.62%
NOTE: Special Levies include (1)Bonded Indebtedness, (2)Fire Station Levy and (3)Armory Anticipatory Levies
2004 GENERAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY PAYABLE 2005
GENERAL LEVY
GENERALFUND
BUILDING CIP FUND
STREET CIP FUND
EQUIPMENT CIP FUND
INSURANCE FUND
PORT AUTHORITY OPERATING LEVY
TOTAL GENERAL LEVY
BONDEDINDEBTEDNESS
G.O. MUNICIPAL BUILDING REFUNDING BONDS 1998A (ICE ARENA) (Authorized - $251,263)
G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS 1999B (Authorized - $19,611)
G.O. BONDS 2000B (Port Authority) (Authorized - $236,896)
G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS 2001A (Authorized - $119,365)
G.O. PUBLIC FACILITY BONDS 2001C (Port Authority) (Authorized - $169,764)
G.O. COMMUNITY CENTER REFUNDING BONDS 2001E (Authorized - $99,878)
G.O. PORT AUTHORITY BONDS 2002C (Authorized - $267,023)
TOTAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
MARKET VALUE BASED REFERENDUM -1995 FIRE STATION LEVY
G.O. FIRE STATION BONDS, 1996A (Authorized - $153,426)
TOTAL FIRE STATION LEVY
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON ARMORY BONDS
ARMORY ANTICIPATORY LEVIES ($95,000 + ($1,607,188,500 x.00798%)) (As of 8/31/04)
TOTAL PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON ARMORY BONDS
GRAND TOTAL 2004 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
$5,083,300
$48,000
$1,550,000
$433,600
$255,000
$60,000
$7,429,900
$251,263
$19,611
$236,896
$0
$169,764
$99,878
$267,023
$1,044,435
$153,426
$153,426
$223,253
$223,253
$8,851,014
SPREAD LEVY COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
(INCLUDING FIRE STATION LEVY)
(Proposed)
2002
2003
2004
2005
Total Funding Requirements
9,096,572
10,021,884
14,088,246
15,584,814 (5)
Less: Internal Revenues
1,811,589
1,930,789
6,165,131
6,733,800
Less: Market Value Based Levy - Fire Station (See Below)
154,482
156,130
.~
152,193
153,426 (4)
Equals: Revenues Needed
7,130,501
7,934,965 _
7,770,922
8,697,588
Add Back In State MVHC Cuts to Reflect Actual Levy
n/a
n/a
350,330
0
City Adjustments (All Subtractions):
Local Government Aid (LGA)
394,723
402,142
0
0 (2)
Homestead & Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA)
0
0
0
0 (2)
Levy Certified by City to County Auditor
6,735,778
7,532,823
8,121,252
8,697,588
County Auditor Adjustments (All Subtractions):
Fiscal Disparities Distributuion Levy (Metro Area)
708,036
_
771,998
844,509
804,414 (3)
Spread Levy Used to Compute Local Tax Rate
6,027,742 (1)
6,760,825 (1)
7,276,743 (1)
7,893,174
Increase from Previous Year in Spread Levy
12.16%
7.63%
8.47%
Market Value Based Referendum Levy - Fire Station
154,482
156,130
152,193
153,426 (4)
(1) Actual Spread Levy Based on Numbers from Dakota County
(2) 2005 Numbers Provided by Minnesota Department of Revenue
(Year 2002 HACA is removed as the HACA was repealed by the legislature & Year
2004 City loses all
of its LGA)
(3) 2005 Number Provided by Dakota County as of 8/31/04
(4) Market Value Based Levy for Fire Station - Based on $153,426 Levy Spread to Taxable
Market Value on 12131/04
Last Update from Dakota County 8/31/04 Shows the Levy of $153,426 / $1,578,911,100 = $.0972 per $1,000 as our Estimate
(5) In 2004 Started Including the Water, Sewer, Storm Water & Arena Enterprise Funds In These Figures
Last Update - 9/3/04
CRY OF ROSEMOUNT
WORKSHEET FOR ESTIMATING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXES (ISD #196 FIGURES)
Market Value
150,000
--_
_ --`-
200.000
250.000
300,000
Year
2003
2004
2005 Est
2003
-
-:
2004
2005 Est
2003 2004 2005 Est
2003
2004
2005 Est
Tax Capacity
1,500
1,500
1,500
-
2,000
2,000
2,00
2,500 2,500 2,500
3,000
3,000
3,000
Tax Capacity Rates:
City
County
57.123%
32.463%
52.368%
30.30%
48.304%
30.300%
57.123%
52.368%
48.304%
57123% 52.368% 48.304%
57.123%
52.368%
48.304%
School District
27.638%
26.074%
26.074%
32.463%
27.638%
30.30%
26.074%
30.30%
26.074%
32.463% 30.30% 30.300%
27.638%
32.463%
30.30%
30.300%
Miscellaneous
_ 5.225%
5.128%
5.128%
5.225%
5.128%
5.128%
26.074% 26.074%
5.225% 5.128 % - .5.128%
27.638%
5.225%
26.074%
5.128%
26.074%
5.128%
Totals
122.449% 113.870% 109.806%
122.449%
113.870%
109.806%
• 122.449% 113.870% 109.806%
122.449%
113.870%
109.806%
City Market Referendum
ISD #196 Market Ref
0.001382
0.01612
0.001138
0.000972
0.001382
0.001138
0.000972
0.001382 0.0001138 0.0000972
0.0001382
0.001138
0.0000972
Dakota County Ref
Na
0.013978
0.000754
0.013967
0.00754
0.01612
.0.013978
0.013967
0.01612 0.013978 0.013967
0.01612
0.013978
0.013967
Na
0.0000754
0.0000754
n/a 0.000754 0.000754
n/a.
0.00754
0.00754
Property Taxes:
City
County
746
424
676
391
620
389
1,053
598
959
881
1,359 1,241 1,143.
1,666
1,524
1,404.
School District
361
337
335
509
555
477
553
- 476
772 718 717
658 618 617
947
882
881
Miscellaneous
68
y
- 66
66
96
94
94
124 122 121
BW
152
759
149
758
149
Total Property Taxes
City Market Referendum
1,599
21
1,471
1,410
2,257
2,085
2,004
2,914 2,699 2,598
3,571
` 3,314
3,192
ISD #196 Market Ref
242
17
210
15
210
28
322
23
280
19
279
35 28 24
403 349 349
41
484
34
419
29
419
Dakota County Ref
r✓a _---••�
_11
_ - 11
rda
15
15
rda 19 19
rda
23
23
Grand Total AB Taxes
$1.862 $1_709
$1
_ $2.607
$2.402
$2,318
$3,351 $3,096 = = = =$ $2,990
$4,096_
$3,790
$3,663
Market Value
40,00
60,00
History of Actual Tax Capacity Rates (Using ISO
0196 Rates)
Year
203
2004
2005 Est
203
u
2004
2005 Est
200 201 202
203
2004
205 Est
Tax Capacity
4,00
4,00
4.000
7,50
7,50
7,50
City's Rate
Tax Capacity Rates:
-7.75%
City
County
57.123%
32.463 % -
52.368%
30.30%
48.304%
30.30%
57.123%
52.368%
48.304%
39.335% 36.553% 59.546%
57.123%
52.368%
48.304% (1),(2)
School District -
27.638%
26.074%
26.074%
32.463%
27.638%
30.30%
26.074%
30.30%
26.074%
27.247% 25.320% 33.102%
53.231% 53.249% 28.883%
32.463%
30.300%
30.30% (2)
Miscellaneous
5.225%
5.128%
5.126%
.5.225%
5.128 %.
5.128%
6.455% 6.378% 5.021%
27.638%
5.225%
26.074%
5.128%
26.074% (2)
5.128% (2)
Totals
= == 122."9% 113 =
== 109.06%
== = 122 .449 %
= == 3_870 %
= = = 09 = 806 %
3S 126268 % = == 121_50 %_ = = 126552%
= == = 22.449 %
= 113.8 %_
== = 09 = 806%
City Market Referendum
ISD #196 Market Ref
0.001382
0.01612
0.001138
0.000972
0.001382
0.001138
0.0000972
0.002142 0.001808 0.001616
0.001382
0.001138
0.0000972 (2)
Dakota County Ref
We
0.013978
0.0000754
0.013967
0.000754
0.01612
Na
0.013978
0.013967
0.011966 0.010648 0.017859
0.016120.
0.013978
0.013967 (2)
0.0000754
0.000754
n/a n1a n/a
0.0000935
0.000754
0.000754 (2)
Property Taxes:
City
County
2,279
1,295
2,089
1,927
4,362
4,05
3,697
Net Tax Capacity Percentages
School District
1,103
1,209
1,040
1,209
1,040
2,479
2,111
2,317
1,994
2,319
For Residential Homesteads:
Miscellaneous
208
205
205
399
392
1,995
.392
Equal to or Less Than $50,00
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
Total Property Taxes
4,886
- _• 4,542
4,380
9,351
8,708
8,403
- Over $500.000
1.25%
1.25%
1.25%
City Market Referendum
55
46
39
83
- 68
58
ISD #196 Market Ref
645
559
559
967
839
838
Dakota County Ref
rda
30
30
n/a
45
45
Grand Total All Taxes
$5,586
$5,177
$5,08
$10,401 -
= = == $9,660
$9,345
Tax Credit for homestead Properties: (For 1998 Through 201 Credit Applied.
to School Districts. Only) -
-
(Based on % of Tax Capacity) (For 2002 and On Credit Applied to All Organizations Proportionately)
Less Than Initial Value of Tax Capacity
rda
rda
Wit (2)
Over Initial Value (Maximum Allowed)
$304
$304
- $304 (2)
Initial Value Used to Calculate Credit
$76,00
$76,00
$76,00. (2) -
(1) This Figure
Derived Using
Figures Provided
by Dakota County:
(a) 204 Projected Levy. Less Fiscal Disparities(Last Year's) as of 9/3/04 7,693,174 /
16,340,741
=
0.483036
(b) Net Tax Capacity Figure as of 8!31/04
18,307,596
(c) Captured Tax Increment Tax Capacity as of 6131/04
(477,202)
(d) Contribution to Fiscal
Disparities as of 12/31/04
(1,489,653)
Last Updated • 8117104
(2) These Figures Provided by Dakota County -None
Available at Thus Time
16,340,741
(City's Referendum Esimated Based on 8131104 Referendum Market Value)
(School District's Referendum Does NOT Include Referendum Approved 6104)