11/30/13
On the 25th, Council directed staff to remove the 1% tax increase in the 2014 budget that was to fund full operation of the South Shore Center. Readers may view the discussion at: http://lmcc.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=59e092df-a9a8-1031-8121-35eaf3043912 Look at the last item on the agenda list for the work session video.
The Insider is amazed that council member Siakel started the discussion, expressing her discomfort with raising Shorewood taxes to support the Center when the other cities which own the center haven't committed to financially support it. Ultimately, all the members echoed Siakel. Even Mayor Zerby whose wife is on the South Shore Senior Partners board voiced his agreement.
So, Monday night (the 2nd) the Truth In Taxation meeting at 700 PM at City Hall will feature a budget with $48K less in tax levy and a matching reduction in spending.
The Insider would be remiss if it wasn't mentioned that Siakel and her fellow council members did reach consensus that the City has plenty of excess reserves if its finally decided to operate the Center in 2014. The committee studying future operations is supposed to have a report by the end of December. So, it's possible the owner cities will agree to funding and forward movement.
Happy Reading!
The Insider
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