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<br /> I <br /> , <br /> 1 accurately reflect the actual amount of HACA benefiting each individual property owner. I <br /> 2 Cities should be able to schedule their initial hearings on dates that may conflict with -I <br /> 3 others' hearings, if no other dates are available. Cities should have the authority to <br /> 4 increase'the finalle~' from the preliminary levy. I <br /> I <br /> 5 FF-IO. State Deductions from LGA I <br /> 6 Issue: State administrative costs are deducted from the LGA appropriation. This reduces the <br /> 7 property tax relief provided by LGA and creates hidden appropriations for state agencies. I <br /> 8 Response: All appropriations from LGA resources that fund state operations should I <br /> 9 be repealed. <br /> I <br /> 10 FF-l1. Reporting Requirements .. <br /> 11 Issue: Budget and financial reporting requirements imposed on cities by the state often result I <br /> 12 in duplication and additional costs, <br /> 13 Response: Additional requirements for reporting and advertising financial and budget I <br /> 14 information should be carefully weighed to balance the validity ofthe state's need for I <br /> 15 additional information with the costs and burdens of compiling and submitting this I <br /> 16 information. In addition, all state agencies should be aware of the information already <br /> 17 required by others to avoid duplication of reporting requirements. I <br /> I <br /> 18 FF-12. Federal Budget Cutbacks <br /> 19 Issue: Congressional actions to balance the federal budget will reduce federal assistance to I <br /> .. <br /> 8 League of Minnesota Cities <br /> I <br /> :i <br />