RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-450

A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to introduce and adopt legislation that would permit the Metropolitan Government to increase the amount of local tax payments made in the tax relief program for the elderly.

WHEREAS, annually the Metropolitan County Council adopts a tax relief program for the elderly provided by state law and funds the permitted share of tax payments made to assist the elderly; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that legislation be enacted that would permit, if local governments so desire, to pay a greater share of real property tax under this program providing tax relief for the elderly.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to adopt legislation that would permit the Metropolitan Government to increase the amount of local tax payments made in the tax relief program for the elderly.

SECTION 2. That the Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to each member of the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly.

SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: John Summers

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	December 19 , 2000
Amended:	December 19 , 2000
Adopted:	December 19 , 2000
Approved:	December 21 , 2000
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