20021022 r-02-54 RESOLUTION NO. R-02-54
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONSIDERATION OF
TAX EXEMPTION REQUESTS BY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fairfax adopted Resolution R-97-47
stating the policy of the city that "requests for tax exemption are not generally endorsed or
encouraged", and
WHEREAS, fiscal constraints, both current and projected, facing the City of Fairfax
dictate a more cautious policy concerning the consideration of tax-exempt requests by not-for-
profit organizations, and
WHEREAS, a pending Constitutional amendment referendum may fundamentally
change the process for seeking tax exemptions, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it appropriate to place a moratorium on the
consideration of such tax-exempt requests until the city's financial position is clarified;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that:
1. A moratorium on the consideration of tax exempt requests by not-for-profit organizations
will be in effect immediately and continue in effect until further notice;
2. Organizations currently enjoying tax exempt status in the City of Fairfax will maintain
such status;
3. Organizations who enjoy tax-exempt status by virtue of statutory classification (i.e.,
churches) are unaffected by this moratorium.
Adopted this 22nd day of October, 2002.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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The vote to adopt the resolution was recorded as follows:
Vote
Councilwoman Cross Aye
Councilman Greenfield Aye
Councilwoman Lyon Aye
Councilman Rasmussen Aye
Councilman Silverthome Aye
Councilwoman Winter Aye