The city council has full authority over the city's financial affairs such as levying taxes, adopting a budget, auditing and settling accounts, safekeeping and disbursement of public money, borrowing money, and designating depositories.
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Describes how the Local Government Aid (LGA) program works.
Provides an overview of the different property tax relief mechanisms available to Minnesota homeowners.
Describes the basic mechanics of the property tax base sharing fiscal disparities program.
Lists top ten points about the Local Government Aid program and its distribution mechanisms.
Historical data on the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD).
A quick reference to important dates for cities in the state aid and property tax systems.
Discusses city authority and steps to levy special assessments for local improvements like streets, waterworks or sanitary sewer.
Learn the process for paying city bills as set by laws applying to all forms of statutory city government.
Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on what cities need to know regarding federal executive orders and actions.
Learn about setting rates for municipal utilities, on what basis cities may make charges, and method for collecting payments due.
[FREE COURSE] Explore the foundations of property tax calculation and its significance in promoting the economic stability and growth in Minnesota cities.
[FREE COURSE] This course designed specifically for small cities provides an overview of the budgeting process.
This program gives newer city clerks the foundational skills and knowledge needed to run and govern a city.