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A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE STATE OF OHIO GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED 2017-2018 TAX BUDGET, WHICH PROPOSES CENTRALIZED COLLECTION OF NET PROFIT TAX RETURNS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX WHICH WILL CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF REVENUE NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF OHIO MUNICIPALITIES AND THE DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have been advised of a proposal by Ohio Governor Kasich and his administration to institute a state-operated program for the centralized collection of Ohio Municipal Income Tax; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal for a state takeover of collection of the municipal income taxes of municipal corporations such as the City of Groveport is a clear attack on the home rule powers granted to municipal corporations by the Ohio Constitution; and,
WHEREAS, this proposed language also includes a provision that would eliminate portion of the sales factor, known as "throwback", substantially reducing reportable tax revenue to municipalities with warehouses, distribution centers and business providing online sales; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Groveport strenuously objects to this latest attack on municipal home rule under consideration by the State of Ohio and urges all municipal corporations to make it clear to the Governor and General Assembly that this proposed usurpation of constitutionally-granted local municipal power shall not take place without a vigorous legal challenge by affected municipal corporations; and,
WHEREAS, the recent reduction in the Local Government Fund, elimination of Estate Tax, and accelerated phase-out of promised reimbursement for loss of revenues due to the repeal of the Tangible Personal Property Tax have all resulted in a loss of revenue; and,
WHEREAS, municipalities can and will provide the personal service and assistance to its taxpayers in the preparation and filing of the tax reports and returns; and,
WHEREAS, only munici...
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