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This document discusses the significant impact of the Minnesota State Budget on Local Government Aid (LGA) and property taxes from 2003 to 2012, highlighting a $40 million decrease in annual payments. It analyzes the disparity between state revenues and city assistance, showing that while state tax revenues increased by 31.3%, LGA funding remained stagnant. The report emphasizes the growing reliance on local property taxes and the need for alternative funding solutions, especially after the elimination of the Market Value Credit Program in 2011.
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2013 Budget Worksession August 21, 2012 AGENDA NEW BUSINESS Final State Budget and Funding Impact.
State Fiscal Impact on Cities State Local Government Aid annual payments have decreased $40 million from 2003-2012. The total State tax annual revenues over this time increased 31.3% or about $4.5 billion. The City of Marshall will receive about $2.1 million in State LGA in 2012. Whereas, the State received about $19.9 million in sales and use taxes (2010) that were generated within the City of Marshall. In 2011, the State eliminated the Market Value Credit Program, eliminating their $260 million property tax relief funding, and instead replaced it by shifting the tax burden primarily to commerical/industrial properties with impacts in taxes payable 2012.
2013 Budget Preparation LGA LGA 2012 Certified = $2,110,608 LGA 2013 Certified = $2,110,608 LGA is underfunded and needs to be increased in State funding. LGA Formula Review…Again. Local government needs an alternative to property taxes in funding. If the State is unable to provide funding then providing