Spring 2013

Approximately how much do the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction represent of demands on your jurisdiction's service provision? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

In the next fiscal year, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will utilize a four-day work week?

In your current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction completely eliminate any service(s) that is no longer provided at all?

In your current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction completely eliminate any service(s), but that are now provided by another entity?

In your current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction not completely eliminate any service(s)?

Looking forward to the next fiscal year, do you expect your jurisdiction will completely eliminate any particular service(s), and it will no longer be provided at all?

Looking forward to the next fiscal year, do you expect your jurisdiction will completely eliminate any particular service(s), but it will be provided by another entity?

In the next fiscal year, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will utilize reduced pay rates and/or benefits packages for new hires, compared to current employee compensation rates?

We're interested in getting a general sense about the impact of property-tax exemptions on your jurisdiction's tax revenues. Do you have any nonprofit hospital and health-care facilities within your jurisdiction?

We're interested in getting a general sense about the impact of property-tax exemptions on your jurisdiction's tax revenues. Do you have any houses of public worship, burial grounds, religious tombs, or monuments within your jurisdiction?

We're interested in getting a general sense about the impact of property-tax exemptions on your jurisdiction's tax revenues. Do you have any housing for elderly or disabled persons within your jurisdiction?

We're interested in getting a general sense about the impact of property-tax exemptions on your jurisdiction's tax revenues. Do you have any other non-profit organizations within your jurisdiction?

We're interested in getting a general sense about the impact of property-tax exemptions on your jurisdiction's tax revenues. Do you have any principal residence exemptions for people in poverty within your jurisdiction?

Approximately how much do the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction represent of your jurisdiction's total number of parcels? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

Approximately how much do the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction represent of your jurisdiction's total potential tax revenues? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

We're interested in getting a general sense about the impact of property-tax exemptions on your jurisdiction's tax revenues. Do you have any universities or other higher education institutions within your jurisdiction?

In your opinion, overall, are the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction an asset, a liability, or both to your jurisdiction's current fiscal health? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

In your opinion, overall, are the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction an asset, a liability, or both to your jurisdiction's future fiscal health? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

In your opinion, overall, are the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction an asset, a liability, or both to your jurisdiction's future quality of life? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

To what extent, if any, has the impact of property tax exemptions (not including tax abatements for economic development) on your jurisdiction's revenue been a topic of discussion among your local leadership within the last 12 months? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

Is your local government currently engaged in or planning any placemaking efforts for economic development purposes?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, historic preservation and adaptive re-use?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, mixed-use developments (e.g., buildings that include a combination of retail, commercial, and residential space)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, attractive city centers, storefronts, and public gathering spaces?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, anchor businesses located along corridors, nodes, or in center districts?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, public transit accessibility?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, assistance for entrepreneurs and/or small businesses (e.g., incubator space, services, etc.)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, arts and cultural amenities or events?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, environmentally-friendly construction (e.g., LEED-certified)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, green/open spaces, trails, and bike paths?