HomeMy Public PortalAbout1983_04_27_R057The Town of Leesburg in Virginia
PRESENTED April 27, 1983
RESOLUTION NO. 83-57 ADOPTED April 27, 1983
A RESOLUTION: RECOMMENDING A REDUCTION IN LOUDOUN COUNTY'S PERSONAL PROPERTY
TAX ON AIRCRAFT
WHEREAS, this council applauds Loudoun County's increased emphasis on
attracting and retaining quality business and industry within the county; and
WHEREAS, both Dulles International Airport and Leesburg Municipal Airport
have important roles to play in the economic development strategies of both
jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, both Dulles and Leesburg must compete with National Airport and
airports in neighboring West Virginia and Maryland which do not impose a personal
property tax on based aircraft; and
WHEREAS, Loudoun County's current $1.50 per $100 personal property tax
rate on aircraft discourages tWi~ p~ston, turbo prop and turbine, aircraft oper-
ations at both Dulles and Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, both Dulles International Airport and Leesburg Municipal Airport
are presently expanding services to general aviation; and
WHEREAS, air transportation in Loudoun County generates the need for few
county services; and
WHEREAS, a reduction in the personal property tax on aircraft will generate
the following benefits:
(a) Increased air carrier hub and commuter activity at Dulles Airport;
(b) An increase in the number of based twin pisto~ turbo prop and turbine
powered aircraft in the county;
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(c) A competitive edge for the county in attracting aviation oriented
industry and business as well as those companies which depend on
corporate aircraft for transportation;
(d) The major economic benefits associated with expanded economic develop-
ment attributable to increased turbine aircraft based operations;
(e) Expanded aviation related job opportunities in Loudoun County; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, Leesburg Economic Development
Advisory Committee, Leesburg Airport Commission, among other~ have taken positions
which support a major reduction or elimination of Loudoun County's personal
property tax on aircraft;
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. The Leesburg Mayor and Council ask the Loudoun County Board
of Supervisors to consider the elimination of or a reduction in the county's
personal property tax on aircraft to the lowest extent possible.
SECTION II. Following annexation the town will levy its personal property
tax on aircraft so that the ratio of Leesburg aircraft and motor vehicle per-
sonal property tax is equal to the ratio of county aircraft and motor vehicle
personal property taxes.
RESOLUTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED this 27th day of April , 1983.
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
Clerk of ?ncil