HomeMy WebLinkAbout3150ORDINANCE NO. 3150
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
authorizing a 1%, or $32,657, increase in the regular
property tax levy plus any increase resulting from new
construction and other specified increases in assessed
valuation, authorizing a $60,000 tax refund levy,
determining and fixing the amount to be raised by ad
valorem taxes for the fiscal year 2004, and directing the
City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallam
County Commissioners.
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120, the City of Port Angeles has properly given
notice of a public hearing held November 4, 2003, to consider revenue sources for the City's
current expense budget for the year 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after such hearing and after duly considering relevant
evidence and factors, has determined that there is a need for an increase in the regular property
tax levy, in addition to any amount resulting from the addition of new construction,
improvements to property, annexations, and any increase in the value of state - assessed
property, in order to discharge the expected expenses and obligations of the City and as may
otherwise be in the City's best interest; and
WHEREAS, the County Assessor has informed the City that there is a need to levy an
additional $60,000 for the City's share of a tax refund received by a City property tax payer;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A.33.135, the City Manager is required to provide
the City Council with current information on estimates of revenues from all sources as adopted
in the current budget, together with estimates submitted by the Finance Director, for
consideration of the City's total anticipated financial requirements for the ensuing fiscal year,
and the City Council is required to determine and fix by ordinance the amount to be levied by
ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 84.52.020, the City Clerk is required to certify the
amount of ad valorem taxes to be levied to the Board of Clallam County Commissioners;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. An increase in the regular property tax levy, in addition to any amount
resulting from the addition of new construction, improvements to property, annexations, and
any increase in the value of the state - assessed property, in the amount of 1 percent, or $32,657,
over the amount levied for collection in 2003, and a $60,000 tax refund levy are hereby
authorized for the year 2004.
Section 2. The City Council hereby determines and fixes the amount of ad valorem
taxes to be levied for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2004, as follows:
Amount
Regular Levy $3,358,424
Plus any amount resulting from the addition of new construction, improvements to property,
annexations, and any increase in the value of state - assessed property.
Special Levies
1995 G. O. Bond - Library $295,385
2001 G. O. Refunding Bond $385,443
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the Board of Clallam County
Commissioners the amount of ad valorem taxes to be levied for the fiscal year commencing
January 1, 2004, as set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 18th day of November , 2003.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knuton, City Attorney
PUBLISHED November 23, 2003
(By Summary)
Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on November 18, 2003
Ordinance No. 3150
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizes a 1 %, or $32,657,
increase in the regular property tax levy plus any increase resulting from new construction
and other specified increases in assessed valuation, authorizes a $60,000 tax refund levy,
determines and fixes the amount to be raised by ad valorem taxes for the fiscal year 2004,
and directs the City Clerk to certify said amount to the Board of Clallam County
Commissioners.
Ordinance No. 3151
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishes a stormwater utility,
establishes a monthly stormwater utility charge, provides for stormwater regulations and for
the management and operation of the stormwater utility, and amends Ordinance 2394 and
Chapter 13.63 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be mailed
upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These
Ordinances shall take effect five days after publication of these summaries.
Becky J. Upton
City Clerk
Publish: November 23, 2003