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ik REQUEST FOR ACTION <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authori 8, <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> August 13,2012 Tim Simon, Finance Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> A resolution establishing the 2013 referendum tax levy as <br /> approved by voters for a recreational facility to be leased to the Reviewed by <br /> YMCA <br /> Action Requested <br /> Approval of a resolution establishing the 2013 referendum tax levy as approved by voters for a <br /> recreational facility to be leased to the YCMA. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Back in 2007, the EDA issued bonds in the amount of$12,000,000 for the construction of a recreational <br /> facility to be leased to the YCMA. As part of the lease agreement the city levies two-thirds of the bond <br /> payments and the YMCA pays the remaining one-third. In addition, the City received a$2,000,000 grant <br /> from Sherburne County which is used to write-down the debt service payments for the City over 8 years <br /> ($250,000 per year). <br /> Here is how the calculation is made for the 2012 levy for taxes payable in 2013: <br /> Debt service amount—City portion $498,112 <br /> Grant write-down (250,000) <br /> Total 248,112 <br /> Levy (105%requirement) x 1.05 <br /> Total levy for taxes payable 2013 $260,518 <br /> Financial Impact <br /> 2012 levy for taxes payable in 2013 is $260,518. <br /> Attachments <br /> A resolution establishing the 2013 referendum tax levy as approved by voters for a recreational facility to <br /> be leased to the YMCA. <br /> Action Motion by Second by Vote <br /> Follow Up <br /> N:\Departments\Community Development\Economic Development\EDA to <br /> move\Agenda\Year 2012\8-13-12 EDA Agenda\2013YMCAlevy.doc <br />