IV.5. Approve Agreement with Hennepin County for Assessing Services; Harkess (CR2016-067)
June 21, 2016 Council Report 2016-067
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR ASSESSING SERVICES
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve an agreement with Hennepin County
for Assessing Services for 2017-2020.
Overview
Hennepin County currently provides Assessing Services for the City of Hopkins. This arrangement has been
in place since 2004 and has worked well for the City. Hennepin County operates a satellite office at the
Hopkins City hall and their staff is readily accessible to Hopkins taxpayers. We believe this arrangement
continues to offer considerable savings to the City which we estimate at over $80,000 annually.
The contract covers the years 2017-2020 and is substantially the same as in past years with the addition of
processing all homestead and special program applications. This service was added to the 2017-2020
contract at no additional cost. The 2017 contract is estimated at $140,000 which is 3% over 2016 actual.
Primary Issues to Consider
Service provided by Hennepin County & related cost savings
Supporting Information
Letter from James Atchison, County Assessor
Hennepin County Assessor’s Office: At A Glance
Hennepin County Assessing Agreement – Contract A165528
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Christine M. Harkess, CPA, CGFM
Finance Director
Financial Impact: $ 140,000 Budgeted: Y/N Yes N Source: tax supported
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): 2017 Budget_______ Notes: ____________________