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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 13, 2021 4 proposed tax levy. She discussed how the median value homeowner would be impacted by the proposed tax levy. She commented on the CIP and noted the resources that were available to Arden Hills residents for property tax relief. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, asked if the current budget anticipated the $300,000 that was spent in legal fees for the litigation with Ramsey County. Finance Director Bauman stated $260,000 was spent on the TCAAP litigation and this was a prior period expense that occurred in 2019, 2020 and 2021. She reported the legal fees were accounted for within an internal service fund, noting the Risk Management Fund had a balance that would cover the expense. City Administrator Perrault clarified it was not in the 2021 budget. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2021-073 Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Finance Director Bauman stated delinquent utility amounts are certified to Ramsey County quarterly. A list of utility accounts with a delinquent balance was compiled and notices dated November 8, 2021 were mailed. These customers were informed of their delinquent status and were asked to make payment of the delinquent balance by December 8, 2021. Utility accounts with an unpaid delinquent balance would be certified to Ramsey County to be added to property taxes payable in 2022. The certification amount is equal to the unpaid delinquent balance plus an eight percent penalty. The City will request that Ramsey County levy the delinquent balances against the respective properties. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2021-073 Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities. The motion carried (4-0). B. Adoption of the 2022 Budget and Tax Levy • Resolution 2021-074 Setting the Final Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2022 • Resolution 2021-075 Setting the Final Tax Levy – Karth Lake Special Taxing District for Taxes Payable in 2022 • Resolution 2021-076 Adopting the Proposed 2022 Budget Finance Director Bauman requested the Council approve three Resolutions that would set the final tax levy for taxes payable in 2022, the final tax levy for the Karth Lake Special Taxing District for 2022 and adopt the proposed 2022 budget.