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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution-1985-0956 RESOLUTION NO. 956 Series of 1985 TITLE: A Resolution supporting the State of Colorado Tax Amnesty Program from September 16 through November 15, 1985. WHEREAS, The State of Colorado is conducting a one-time-only Tax Amnesty program beginning September 16, 1985 and ending November 15, 1985 which is expected to generate at least $5 million in tax and interest payments; and WHEREAS, Tax Amnesty will add many new names to the state's tax rolls and enhance voluntary compliance amoung its participants, which directly benefits honest taxpayers who now pay in excess of 20 percent more taxes than is necessary to compensate for those who fail to pay their fair share; and WHEREAS, the State of Colorado is also committed to improving methods of detecting tax evasion and will increase penalties for delinquent taxpayers and tax evaders after Tax Amnesty; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado recognize the importance of voluntary tax compliance among individuals and businesses for the benefit of all residents of the State of Colorado; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado support the State of Colorado Tax Amnesty and encourages all citizens for whom this program is applicable to participate in it. DONE AND RESOLVED THIS 23rd day of September , 1985. --;-- "-:--I:t/L~?,i~~ ~~4_ Frank Stites, Mayor (' Jj~~~ V;~ Wanda Sang, City Cl k