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CONSENT AGENDA:
REQUESTED BY :
SUBJECT MATTER:
DATE:
Introduction:
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
ALTERNATIVES:
HERITAGE
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COMMUNITY
1991
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RALPH TESCHNER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SCOTT COUNTY ASSESSMENT
AGREEMENT
AUGUST 20, 1990
Attached to the agenda report is an Assessment
Agreement Between the City of Prior Lake and
the County of Scott. The agreement stipulates
that the Scott County Assessor's Office will
provide assessment services for the purpose of
determining market values which shall be
utilized for calculating taxes annually. The
proposal calls out for a two year agreement
and the cost for these services is proposed to
be $21,000.00 and $22,000.00 respectively for
the years 1991 and 1992.
The City of Prior Lake has annually maintained
such an assessment agreement with the County
since at least 1972. An excellent relationship
between the property owners and the County has
been developed over that time period as
evident by the very few property value
disputes encountered by the City while
conducting its annual equalization hearings.
Municipalities of our size have traditionally
entered into such fee-for-service contracts
because they have proven to be administrative
and cost effective. There are approximately
5,000 parcels within the corporate boundaries
of the City which translates into a charge of
$4.20 per parcel. The agreement represents an
increase of 9.0% above the current 1990 rate
and a rise of 4.75% for the succeeding year's
rate.
However, the dollar amounts compare extremely
favorable alongside neighboring jurisdictions
and can be considered a bargain when
considering that the actual costs for a
full-time staff person for this position would
be much more than the existing costs.
The alternatives available to the Council are:
1. Approve existing agreement as submitted.
2. Authorize further negotiations to obtain a
more favorable contract.
3. Modifr the proposed agreement according to
Councl.l direction.
4. Table this item for a specific purpose.
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RECOMMENDATION:
MOTION REQUIRED:
staff would recommend Alternative '1.
Motion to approve the Scott County Assessment
Agreement as part of the consent agenda is in
order.
ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
AND THE COUNTY OF SCOTT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the City of
Prior Lake and the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, this day
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WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake wishes to enter into an agreement
with the County of Scott to provide for the assessment of the property In
said city by the County Assessor: and
WHEREAS, it is the wish of said County to cooperate with said cIty
to provIde for a fair and equitable assessment of property:
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS HEREIN
CONTAINED IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the city of Prior Lake which lies within the County of
Scott and constitutes a separate assessment district, shall have its
property assessed by the County Assessor of Scott County, for the assessment
of the years 1991 and 1992.
2. In consideration for said assessment services, the City of
Prior Lake hereby agrees to pay the County of Scott the sum of $21,000.00.
such payment to be made to the County Treasurer on or before July 15. 1991:
and
$22.000.00, such payment to be made to the County TreasOII-el- on
or before July 15. 1992.
3. In the event the boundary lines of the City of Prior Lake d,-e
changed after January 1, 1991. then the additional parcels shall be assessed
under this agreement. if approved mutually by Scott County and Prior Lake.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement this
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In Presence of:
For City of Prior Lake
Signed:
By
i=,ttest
In Presence of:
For County of Scott
Signed:
By
Attest
JAMES A. TERWEDO. SCOTT COUNTY ATTORNEY
Approved as to form:
Brian Nasi
Assistant Scott County Attorney