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Establish schedule of the Administration, Operations and Budget Committee to consider the proposed 2024 budget; establish fee schedule for 2024 and establish date and time for required public hearings and meetings for the adoption of the final 2024 budget and levy and consider proposed changes to the dedicated uses of the Transportation Sales and Use Tax
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 373.40, a public hearing on the county's 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in the Hennepin County Board Room for public comments, followed by a capital budget presentation by the Capital Budgeting Task Force; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 297A.993, a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the dedicated uses of revenue from the Hennepin County Transportation Sales and Use Tax be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 in the Hennepin County Board Room for public comments, immediately following the capital budget presentation by the Capital Budgeting Task Force; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 383B.118, a public hearing to consider proposed 2024 fee changes by various departments be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 in the Hennepin County Board Room for public comments, immediately following the public hearing on proposed changes to the authorized uses of the County Transportation Sales and Use Tax; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 275.065, a public meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hennepin County Board Room to obtain public input on the 2024 budget and property tax levy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final 2024 budget and property tax levy adoption be scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the 1:30 p.m. county board meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Office of Budget and Finance is directed to publish legally required notices.
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Background:
The attached 2024 budget hearing schedule was previously approved by the Board and has been updated to include which lines of business will make a presentation at each hearing.
Minnesota Statutes § 373.40, subdivision 2(b) requires a public hearing prior to the issuance of bonds under the provisions of subdivision 2(a). That subdivision allows issuance of bonds without an election as long as the county has an approved Capital Improvement Program. As part of the annual budget process, Hennepin County adopts a five-year Capital Improvement Program. This action sets the public hearing date to coincide with the Budget and Capital Investment Committee hearing, at which the Capital Budgeting Task Force (CBTF) will present its recommended 2024 Capital Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
This public hearing will also allow comments regarding proposed changes to the dedicated uses of revenue from the County’s Transportation Sales and Use Tax, the one half of one percent transportation sales and use tax and excise tax of $20 per motor vehicle previously adopted by the County pursuant to Minnesota Statues, section 297A.993. Staff recommends holding this hearing on Monday, October 16, 2023 immediately following the capital budget presentation at 12:00 p.m.
Minnesota Statute Section 383B.118 requires that the county hold a public hearing prior to increasing fees. Staff recommends holding this hearing on Monday, October 16, 2023 immediately following the hearing on proposed changes to the Transit Sales Tax Uses at 12:00 p.m.
Under Minnesota Statutes § 275.065, subdivision 3(c), Hennepin County is required to hold a meeting at which the budget and levy will be discussed, and public input allowed, prior to the final budget and levy determination. The meeting must occur after November 24 and must not be held before 6:00 p.m. Staff recommends the board approve a starting time of 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, for this public meeting.
The Office of Budget and Finance will be responsible for publishing notice of the hearings. The schedule of the Administration, Operations and Budget Committee meeting dates to consider the 2024 proposed budget is attached.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval