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RESOLUTION NO. 9467
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
DUTIES TO HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING IN
2005.
WHEREAS, MN Statutes allow cities to transfer the local Board of Equalization
duties to the County if said city contracts with the county for assessment services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield currently contracts with Hennepin County for
annual assessment services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council repealed the City Charter provision requiring the City
to conduct an annual Board of Equalization, which became effective in 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield desires to transfer the duties of the local Board of
Equalization to Hennepin County for a three year period beginning in 2005; and
WHEREAS, the City has considered this matter pursuant to the requirements of
M.S. 274.01, subd. 3.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield
as follows:
1. The City of Richfield hereby transfers the duties of the local Board of Equalization to
Hennepin County for a three year period commencing with the 2005
review/equalization process.
2. The City Council further directs the City Manager to notify the County Assessor in
writing of this action before December 1, 2004.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield thi
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of May, 2004.
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