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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 03/03/2020 Page 1 of 13 MINUTES OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Government Services Center, Commissioners’ Room 515 W. Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN March 3, 2020 8:30 a.m. Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:32 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners; Lee Rogness, Chair; Betty Murphy, Vice-Chair; Wayne Johnson, John Lindquist and Doug Huebsch present. Approval of Agenda Chair Rogness called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners Agenda of March 3, 2020 with the following changes: Addition to Consent Agenda: Receipt of Ditch 45 Public Hearing Notice and Property Report Addition: Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) Information Meeting Update Addition: Bois de Sioux Board Appointment Addition of a Public Works Committee regarding County Garage Consent Agenda Motion by Lindquist, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1. February 25, 2020 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes 2. Warrants/Bills for March 3, 2020 (Exhibit A) 3. Receipt of Ditch 45 Public Hearing Notice and Property Report Coronavirus Prevention and Control Public Health Director Jody Lien provided an update to the Board regarding coronavirus prevention and control in Otter Tail County. She provided recommendations to reduce the spread of the virus and general preparedness guidelines. Ms. Lien reported that the Public Health Department is ready to respond and is providing reliable sources to assist with questions concerning the coronavirus. Out of State Travel Request Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to attend the National Association of County Veteran’s Service Officers Conference in Atlanta, GA June 6th-13th, 2020. This event provides training that allows the VSO to perform certain duties within the position. Blandin Broadband Motion by Huebsch, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize the County Deputy Administrator to select and apply for up to five (5) Broadband Task Force Members to attend the Community Broadband Leadership Workshop in Grand Rapids, MN April 30th – May 1st, 2020. The workshop will address challenges Otter Tail County is experiencing to provide access to broadband and assist to meet the state’s broadband speed goals. Travel expenses, including a one-night hotel stay, will be paid by the Broadband Budget. Explore MN Tourism Awards County Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard reported to the Board that Otter Tail County received two out of the ten state-wide awards that were presented at the Explore MN Tourism Conference in February. The awards received are the Social Media Campaign Award and the Trailblazer Award, which recognizes the county’s rural rebound efforts and utilizing tourism as an opportunity to recruit. OTTERTAIL COUNTY - MINNESOTA Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 2 of 13 Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to recognize those involved in receiving the awards and extend appreciation for their time and efforts. Open Forum Policy Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the Open Forum Policy as presented by the County Deputy Administrator. The Policy will serve as a living document and will be made available on the county website. The Open Forum is planned to begin at the March 17, 2020 Board of Commissioners’ meeting at the Perham City Hall. Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Protocol Motion by Johnson, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to authorize staff to develop a proposed Board of Commissioners’ Protocol for review at the March 17th, 2020 meeting. The proposed protocol will educate the public on meeting structure and how to address the Board. Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) Commissioner Huebsch provided an update regarding an MCIT informational meeting held in February and was attended by representatives from multiple counties. Commissioners expressed and discussed concerns regarding MCIT. Motion by Huebsch, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to refer this issue to the Internal Services Committee for further discussion. Bois de Sioux Appointment Motion by Lindquist, second by Johnsons and unanimously carried to reappoint Ben Brutlag to as the Bois de Sioux Board Manager. Mr. Brutlag will serve a three-year term beginning May 1, 2020. 2020 Seasonal Highway Supplies Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to award the following 2020 seasonal highway supplies as follows: Hot Mix Bituminous Engineer's Est. Est. Quantity Price Per Ton Bid Amount Central Specialties, Inc. $756,000.00 14,000/ton $54.70 $765,800.00 Alexandria, MN Ferguson Asphalt Paving, Inc. Alexandria, MN $756,000.00 14,000/ton $56.00 $784,000.00 Knife River Materials Bemidji, MN $756,000.00 14,000/ton $57.00 $798,000.00 Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Fergus Falls, MN $756,000.00 14,000/ton $54.75 $766,500.00 Northern Improvement Co Fargo, ND $756,000.00 14,000/ton $62.00 $868,000.00 Wadena Asphalt, Inc. Wadena, MN $756,000.00 14,000/ton $52.00 $728,000.00 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 3 of 13 Winter Sand Engineer's Est. Est. Quantity Delivery Location Bid Amount Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Fergus Falls, MN $9.00/ton 2,000/ton Battle Lake $8.20/ton Mark Sand & Gravel Co. Fergus Falls, MN $9.00/ton 1,500/ton Fergus Falls $9.45/ton Alexandria Concrete Alexandria, MN $9.00/ton 1,000/ton Henning $8.60/ton Alexandria Concrete Alexandria, MN $9.00/ton 2,000/ton New York Mills $9.30/ton Alexandria Concrete Alexandria, MN $9.00/ton 1,000/ton Parkers Prairie $6.95/ton Aggregate Industries Moorhead, MN $9.00/ton 2,500/ton Pelican Rapids $9.35/ton Aggregate Industries Moorhead, MN $9.00/ton 1,000/ton Perham $13.00/ton Culverts State Bid - Contract #148430 TrueNorth Steel October 5, 2018 - April 30, 2020 Fargo, ND Contech Engineered Solutions LLC State Bid - Contract #148431 West Chester, OH October 5, 2018 - September 30, 2020 Herbicides Nutrien Ag Solutions State Bid - Contract #130368 Kasota, MN September 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020 Crack and Joint Sealers Midstates Equipment & Supply Inc. State Bid - Contract #118813 Mountain Lake, MN January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020 Right of Way Brush Control Tie Bids County Engineer Charles Grotte presented to the Board three “Quotation Summary and Recommendation for Award” quotes for the County Highway Right of Way Brush Control. The amounts of the three quotes received by two separate bidders were identical and the Board referred the issue to the County Attorney for further research and recommendation. Recess & Reconvene At 9:32 a.m., Chair Rogness declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed until the start of the Public Hearing. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 10:32 a.m. Public Hearing Regarding Property Tax Abatement Chair Rogness opened the Public Hearing regarding Property Tax Abatements related to the Single and Two Family Property Tax Rebate Program. Community Development Director Amy Baldwin presented seven Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 4 of 13 (7) parcels from various locations throughout Otter Tail County that have applied and qualified for the abatement. At 10:34 a.m., Chair Rogness opened the Public Hearing for comments from the public. No comments were received, and the Public Hearing was closed at 10:35 a.m. The following Resolutions were offered: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 19 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows: 1. Recitals. The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project"). The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 through 469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number 2000099093600 (the "Tax Abatement Property"). (a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all interested persons appeared and were heard. (b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the Project. (c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law. 2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings: (a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement"). (b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the County thereof. (c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County. (d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district. (e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution, provided that to the extent the total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution. Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 5 of 13 3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved. The terms of the Abatement are as follows: (a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2022 and shall not exceed $5,000. The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date, but the abatement period shall not exceed 5 years. (b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution. (c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was made by Commissioner Huebsch and duly seconded by Commissioner Murphy and, after discussion and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution was adopted unanimously. Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 3rd day of March 2020. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________ By:___________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________ Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 20 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows: 1. Recitals. The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project"). The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 through 469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number 5300099064600 (the "Tax Abatement Property"). (a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all interested persons appeared and were heard. (b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the Project. (c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law. 2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings: (a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement"). (b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the County thereof. Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 6 of 13 (c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County. (d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district. (e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution, provided that to the extent the total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution. 3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved. The terms of the Abatement are as follows: (a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2022 and shall not exceed $5,000. The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date, but the abatement period shall not exceed 5 years. (b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution. (c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was made by Commissioner Huebsch and duly seconded by Commissioner Murphy and, after discussion and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution was adopted unanimously. Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 3rd day of March 2020. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________ By:___________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________ Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 21 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows: 1. Recitals. The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project"). The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 through 469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number 29000990373000 (the "Tax Abatement Property"). (a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all interested persons appeared and were heard. Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 7 of 13 (b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the Project. (c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law. 2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings: (a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement"). (b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the County thereof. (c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County. (d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district. (e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution, provided that to the extent the total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution. 3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved. The terms of the Abatement are as follows: (a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2022 and shall not exceed $5,000. The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date, but the abatement period shall not exceed 5 years. (b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution. (c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was made by Commissioner Huebsch and duly seconded by Commissioner Murphy and, after discussion and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution was adopted unanimously. Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 3rd day of March 2020. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________ By:___________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________ Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 8 of 13 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 22 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows: 1. Recitals. The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project"). The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 through 469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number 37000991338000 (the "Tax Abatement Property"). (a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all interested persons appeared and were heard. (b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the Project. (c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law. 2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings: (a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement"). (b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the County thereof. (c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County. (d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district. (e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution, provided that to the extent the total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution. 3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved. The terms of the Abatement are as follows: (a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2022 and shall not exceed $5,000. The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date, but the abatement period shall not exceed 5 years. (b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution. Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 9 of 13 (c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was made by Commissioner Huebsch and duly seconded by Commissioner Murphy and, after discussion and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution was adopted unanimously. Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 3rd day of March 2020. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________ By:___________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________ Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 23 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows: 1. Recitals. The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project"). The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 through 469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number 51000120107053 (the "Tax Abatement Property"). (a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all interested persons appeared and were heard. (b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the Project. (c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law. 2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings: (a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement"). (b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the County thereof. (c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County. (d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district. Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 10 of 13 (e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution, provided that to the extent the total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution. 3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved. The terms of the Abatement are as follows: (a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2022 and shall not exceed $5,000. The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date, but the abatement period shall not exceed 5 years. (b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution. (c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was made by Commissioner Huebsch and duly seconded by Commissioner Murphy and, after discussion and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution was adopted unanimously. Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 3rd day of March 2020. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________ By:___________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________ Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 24 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows: 1. Recitals. The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project"). The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 through 469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number 72000220032003 (the "Tax Abatement Property"). (a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all interested persons appeared and were heard. (b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the Project. (c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law. Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 11 of 13 2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings: (a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement"). (b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the County thereof. (c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County. (d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district. (e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution, provided that to the extent the total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution. 3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved. The terms of the Abatement are as follows: (a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2022 and shall not exceed $5,000. The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date, but the abatement period shall not exceed 5 years. (b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution. (c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was made by Commissioner Huebsch and duly seconded by Commissioner Murphy and, after discussion and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution was adopted unanimously. Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 3rd day of March 2020. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________ By:___________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________ Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 12 of 13 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 25 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows: 1. Recitals. The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project"). The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 through 469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number 74000990457000 (the "Tax Abatement Property"). (a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all interested persons appeared and were heard. (b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the Project. (c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law. 2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings: (a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement"). (b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the County thereof. (c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County. (d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district. (e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution, provided that to the extent the total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution. 3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved. The terms of the Abatement are as follows: (a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2022 and shall not exceed $5,000. The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date, but the abatement period shall not exceed 5 years. (b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution. Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes March 3, 2020 Page 13 of 13 (c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was made by Commissioner Huebsch and duly seconded by Commissioner Murphy and, after discussion and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution was adopted unanimously. Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 3rd day of March 2020. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________ By:___________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________ Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk Adjournment At 10:42 a.m., Chair Rogness declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned. The next Board meeting is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the Perham City Hall in Perham, MN. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________ By: ____________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________ Leland R. 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