HomeMy WebLinkAboutTaxesJUDITH T. TERRY
TOWN CLERK
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
MARRIAGE OFFICER
RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER
Town Hall, 58095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-I823
Telephone (516) 765-1800
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD. ON DECEMBER :ZT. I9~:
POLICY ON TAXES
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold recognizes the adverse impact
caused by local property taxes in Southotd Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to adopt a standard to control future growth in
local property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set an example to all other taxing entitles ir~
the town, including but not limited to the seven school districts, eight fire districts,
and to the County of Suffolk; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby adopts the policy
that the annual budgets under its control will result in taxes and fees attributable to
Southold Town government no greater in real terms (adjusted for inflation) than the
taxes and fees of the previous year; and be it .
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and
directed to communicate this policy as a home-rule mandate to relevant officials of
the county of Suffolk, State of New York, and the Federal Government, whereas
legislation from those governments impacts local spending and taxing rates.
/ Judith T. Terr7
Southold Town Clerk
December 28, 1994