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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O ' Bryan, <br /> SECONDED by Chairman Solari , to direct the County <br /> Attorney, in collaboration with Commissioner O ' Bryan, to <br /> draft a Resolution in opposition to increasing discount <br /> rates for early payment of property taxes contained in <br /> Senate Bill 270 , to be brought back for Board approval , as <br /> requested in the memorandum of February 1 , 2011 . <br /> Chairman Solari echoed Commissioner O ' Bryan ' s sentiments, commenting that the Bill <br /> would only benefit prosperous citizens because many low income residents would be unable to <br /> take advantage of the early payments . He also agreed that the Bill would result in increased <br /> millage rates , and that budget cuts should originate during the budget approval process . <br /> Commissioner Davis mentioned that many municipalities do tax anticipation notes well <br /> in advance of their tax bills , and that it would not be a true 4% reduction for them, because they <br /> are borrowing money and paying interest on it. He felt that if the Bill entices more people to pay <br /> their taxes early, it would be beneficial, but wanted to see the draft Resolution before taking a <br /> final stance . <br /> Vice Chairman Wheeler supported the initiative for Senate Bill 270 . He believed that <br /> lower income people could take advantage of the tax discount by budgeting for the annual bill ; <br /> and that it would be a boon for those individuals who are non-homesteaded, or have commercial <br /> property . <br /> Commissioner Flescher remarked that decisions affecting the local community are best <br /> made at the local level . He stated he would support the drafting of the Resolution, contingent <br /> upon it returning for Board review. <br /> February 8 , 2011 17 <br />