The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 Supplemental Budget of $748,919,298.
The 2021 budget includes a 0% increase to the property tax levy - this was reduced from a 4.5% increase that Commissioners initially approved for the two-year budget on December 17, 2019. The levy was reduced from a 4.5% increase to 0% following the impacts of COVID-19.
Even though the overall tax levy was not increased, some property owners may see increases in taxes due to changes in property valuation and/or other local tax increases. For more resources on property taxes or if you have questions about your property valuation and want to appeal, visit the Ramsey County website.
The 2021 supplemental budget includes $1.45 million in additions to the budget proposed to commissioners by the Ramsey County Manager on August 25, 2020. These additions were made through board actions and are primarily attributable to a contract shared between Community Corrections and the County Attorney's Office which will be paid for through existing fund balance.
Detailed revenue and expense information can be found here.
The Minnesota Legislature has approved a $217 million relief package for businesses impacted by COVID-19 executive orders. About half of the package will be given to counties to distribute through grant programs to local businesses by March 15, 2021.
Through the package, Ramsey County will receive $10.7 million to distribute to businesses. At this time, we anticipate that most of the funding will be used to supplement the Small Business Relief Fund.
Information on future application periods for the Small Business Relief Fund or other grant programs will be available once we’ve further reviewed existing applications to determine the amount of remaining funds available.
To receive an alert as to when Ramsey County might begin accepting applications for funding, please provide an email address and description of your business here.
Ski and snowshoe rental
 Tamarack Nature Center offers on-site cross-country ski and snowshoe rental. The Winter Recreation Rental Shack will outfit you with everything you need for a scenic winter trek. The rental shack is anticipated to reopen once weather and trail conditions permit, with COVID-19 modifications in place. Details about the rental season can be found on their website and Facebook page.
This winter join us for a special follow along Read. Make. Do, kit special with Karen Tan from Creative Pastels. This event is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Date: December 29, 2020 7-7:30 p.m.
Location: Facebook Live
Register for your kit today!
On December 31, 2020 from 9-11:00 a.m., participants will take a personality assessment, receive a customized toolkit, and engage in small group discussions to identity personality characteristics. Participants will use outcomes to generate career ideas.
These workshops are presented online by Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), funded by the U.S. Department of Education, for unemployed job seekers who are interested in education or training. Important: Attendees will participate via internet access, and the ability to interact using video and audio on your device is required.
For more information visit the Ramsey County Calendar |
