HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 21-068 Comment Ltr for HB253
McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 21-068
Meeting Date March 11, 2021
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request Approval of a Comment Letter to Idaho House Revenue & Taxation Committee regarding House Bill 253
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On February 25, the Idaho House Revenue & Taxation Committee voted to introduce legislation (House Bill 253) proposed by Representative Aaron von Ehlinger (R-Lewiston) that, if passed,
will require two-thirds approval of voters in an election before any taxing entity, such as the City of McCall, could allocate $10,000 or more toward public art projects.
In an effort to educate legislators about the extensive community input process that the City of McCall already uses to gain community approval of public art projects, and is the best
practice of most municipal public art programs, the McCall Public Art Advisory Committee has recommended that the attached letter be sent to members of the House Revenue & Taxation
Committee and legislators representing the McCall area as public comment during consideration of House Bill 253 (date TBD).
A draft comment letter, text of House Bill 253, and a list of the House Revenue & Taxation Committee members are attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve comment letter to Idaho House Revenue & Taxation Committee and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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