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Learn about new state and federal laws that significantly affect city budget decisions, including annual financial figures for minimum wage, cost-of-living adjustments, local government aid (LGA), levy limits, and more. Includes information on taxation notification procedure for fuel excise tax.
Use these model documents with the discussion in the “Budget Guide for Cities”:
- Adopting the Final Property Tax Levy, LMC model resolution (doc)
- Healthcare Reform Provisions Unique to Small Cities (pdf)