(Michigan City, IN) - Michigan City officials might consider adopting a wheel tax to help make up for projected revenue declines from the recent statewide property reform.

 

Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch has called for a workshop session with the Common Council to discuss a proposed wheel tax ordinance.

 

The workshop is scheduled August 18 at 5:30 p.m. on the lower level of City Hall.

 

A wheel tax is a fee typically about $40 or less that's assessed on vehicles that local municipalities can impose and collect to help with revenue flows.

 

The City of La Porte has had a wheel tax for many years with that revenue used to assist with local street maintenance.

 

La Porte County government officials have not shed much light on whether a wheel tax will be imposed on vehicle owners in the unincorporated areas here.

 

Other municipalities in the state are expected to adopt a wheel tax or increase existing local income taxes to make up for dwindling dollars from property taxes.