HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-169-10/01/1985-SUPPORTING THE COLORADO TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM RESOLUTION 85- 169
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SUPPORTING COLORADO TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM
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 among 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 Council of the City of Fort Collins recognizes 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 RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the Council supports the State of Colorado Tax Amnesty and
encourages all citizens for whom this program is applicable to participate
in it.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
1st day of October, A.D. 1985.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk