City cites 1 million revenue loss to county in tax dispute
Mayor Young argues Frederick City loses over a million dollars yearly to the county through inequitable tax sharing and sales licenses. Officials compare county and municipal revenues with a county audit showing major sources of revenue and disbursements, while county officials caution higher local taxes and service claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Fune
Frederick City
Thurman
Black
Frederick
Richard Brady
James McClellan
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Eagar C. Wirts Jr
Donald L. Lewis
Paul L. Crum Jr
Thomas M. Fox
Oh Lee
Dorsey
Fox
Bryant
Bryan
Pnunty
Brunswick
Burkittsville
Emmitsburg
Middletown
Mt. Airy
Myersville
New Market
Rosemont
Thurmont
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Frederick Bicentennial Committee advances plans and events
The Frederick County Bicentennial Committee considers a $5000 permanent funding for Bell & History Days and endorses Family Day in Baker Park May 22 Braddock Heights Bicentennial Festival July 17 1976 and a U S Armed Services Caravan event at Memorial Park April 22 with school and community group participation. The next meeting is March 16 at Rose Hill Manor.
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Jack Doll
Chamber of Commerce
Doll
Jefferson
Carroll Kehne
U.S. Armed Services
Frederick's Memorial Park
Singapore
Frederick
Gov. Thomas Johnson
Frederick County
Rose Hill Manor
Walkersville reviews options to curb storm water runoff
Town officials discuss open swell and piping plans to manage surface water. Rothenhoefer notes open swell could reduce costs for a 50 year storm though ponding and wet basements persist. debate covers using streets as drainage, Easements, possible condemnation of county land, and a basement prohibition idea. The commission postpones action until March 22 combined meeting with Frank Rothenhoefer and charter review by Mary Storm.
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Rothenhoefer
Green Street
Maryland Avenue
Glade Creek
Frank Rothenhoefer
Mary Storm
Tax reform urged to address Frederick County differences
Ken Roberts backs Mayor Ronald Young’s push for reform of tax relations between Frederick County municipalities and the county. He offers to join a committee to examine tax differential and revenue issues, noting Frederick City’s high tax rate at 4.20 compared with 2.51 in his county office locale. Maple sugar yield noted as two to three pounds per tree per season.
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Ken Roberts
Ronald Young
Frederick County
Frederick City
Laurel
Roberts
Homeowners and Builders Meet Over Conciliation Program
Homeowners and builders discuss HOW conciliation to resolve disputes over improper building work. Buyers pay 825 for mediation with a neutral party. merit refunds 25. If unresolved, arbitration offers hearings with refundable fees. Local council screens builders, maintains a register, and enforces standards.
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Hitton
HOW Council
American Arbitration Association
J. William Brosius
Frederick Association
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Calvert
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