1975-04-28 - Resolution 1975-22 - Buffalo Grove is in opposition to the proposed Senate Bill 974 RESOLUTION NO. 75-22.
WHEREAS, a large portion of the Village of Buffalo Grove's
operating revenues are received from the Retailer's
Occupation Use and Service Occupation taxes commonly
referred to as sales taxes; and
WHEREAS, in excess of 53 percent or $84,000 of last year's
sales tax receipts were from the sale of food and
drugs, and
WHEREAS, the 79th General Assembly of the State of Illinois
is proposing by Senate Bill 974 to remove that tax
from food and drug sales and increase the Village
permitted tax on other goods from 1 percent to 1 .2
percent ; and
WHEREAS; after a careful review of the projected sales tax
receipts, the Village would still realize a consid-
erable loss of operating revenue, estimated to be
$73,000 per year, and
WHEREAS, this loss of revenue will severely affect the Village
of Buffalo Grove's ability to maintain its govern-
mental services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove,
Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois , that
SECTION 1 This bill is unrealistic and does not effectively
provide a good alternative source of revenue for the
projected sales taxes lost by Buffalo Grove, and
SECTION 2 If this bill is adopted, that this Village be
authorized to increase its sales tax from 1 percent
to 1 .6 percent. This increase would offset the
revenues lost from this tax on foods and drugs in
Buffalo Grove.
SECTION 3 The Village Clerk is directed to forward a copy of
this Resolution to Governor Walker and to Senators
Glass and Berning, and Representatives Porter, Duff,
Katz, Reed, Pierce, and Duester.
APPROVED this 28th day of April , 1975.
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ILLINOIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPRINGFIELD,ILLINOIS 62706
May 12, 1975
The Honorable Verna L. Clayton
Village Clerk
• Village of Buffalo Grove
50 Raupp Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60090
Dear Mrs. Clayton:
Thank you very much for sending me a copy of the
Resolution by the Village of Buffalo Grove in opposi-
tion to Senate Bill 974 which would remove the tax
from food and drug sales.
As it happens, I share your opposition to this
proposal, and you will be pleased to know that Senate
Bill 974 was rejected in Committee in the Senate.
The initiative and alertness of the Vil a e Board
of Buffalo Grove in directing my attent. n t this
legislation is deeply appreciated.
Fai lly,
onald . Deuster
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
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SPRINGFIELD 62706
DAN WALKER
GOVERNOR
May 16, 1975
Verna L. Clayton - Village Clerk
Village of Buffalo Grove
50 Raupp Blvd.
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60090
Dear Village Clerk Clayton:
I have received Resolution 75-22 concerning Senate Bill 974.
On April 29, the Senate Revenue Committee made a "do not
pass" determination on Senate Bill 974. It was tabled in
Committee.
Thanks for sharing your concerns with me.
Sincerely,