HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 01:160NOl 01-160 Date of Adoption Hay 17,2001
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF S ¼ Scs, S2, and S3,
PROVIDING DIRECT TAX RELIEF TO NEW JERSEY'S SENIOR AND
DISABLED CITIZENS, PROPERTY OWNERS, AND MUNICIPALITIES
WHEREAS, New Jersey Citizens need and deserve more property tax relief and
local officials must have the tools to stabilize local property for residents; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey Government has a budget surplus and those extra tax
dollars should be put back into the hands of property owners; and
WHEREAS, S IA Scs, increases the Homestead Rebate to $750.00 beginning in
the 2000 tax year for residents 65 years of age or older or disabled, and increases
the rebate according to a cost-of-living adjustments; and
WHEREAS, S2 accelerates the phase-in of the NJ SAVER rebate by doubling
the benefit to approximately $500.00 to be paid in calendar year 2001 and the full
benefit of approximately $600.00 to be paid in calendar year of 2002; and
WHEREAS, S3 increases the value of the legislative initiative municipal block
grant program by $100,000,000.00 over three years; and
WHEREAS, aid through the Legislative Initiative Block Grant Program shall be
used solely and exclusively by each municipality for the purpose of reducing the
amount the municipality is required to raise by local property tax levy for
municipal purposes and will enable municipal officials to provide the highest
level of services while holding taxes down.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Carteret, that:
1. We strongly support S1/4 Scs, S2 and S3, and urge the General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey to approve these plans as
soon as possible.
2. A certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to State
Senator Joseph F. Vitale and Assemblywoman Arline M.
Friscia and Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski.
Adopted this 17th day of May, 2001
and certified copy of the original
on May 18, 2001.
KATHLEEN M. BARNEY RMC/CMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B.
FAZEKAS X RIO.q X
OUINONES X fiANTORO X
REINAN X SOfJAYDA X
X - Indicate Vote AB - Absent NV - Not Voting XOR - Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto par..
Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council . 52 _ lqay 1 ?, 2001
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