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ORDINANCE NO. 3307
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
authorizing for collection in 2008 an increase in the regular property
tax levy amount over the 2007 levy, in addition to any certain increases
specified in RCW 84.55.120; determining and fixing the amount to be
raised by ad valorem taxes for the fiscal year 2008; 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 given notice
of a public hearing held November 7, 2007, to consider revenue sources for the City's current
expense budget for the year 2008; 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,
increases in assessed value due to construction of electric generation wind turbine facilities
classified as personal property, and improvements to property and any increase in the value
of state - assessed property, and annexations that have occurred and refunds made, 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, 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, the State Supreme Court ruled on November 7, 2007 that Initiative 747
was unconstitutional, and to the extent that as a result of this ruling, the City has available to
it additional levy capacity that is considered "banked" in accordance with RCW 84.55.092,
the City intends to continue to bank such capacity for future use;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Angeles do hereby ordain
as follows:
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Section 1. An increase in the regular property tax levy for the levy to be collected in
the 2008 tax year is hereby authorized in the amount of $38,092, being 1% over the 2007
regular property tax levy. This increase is in addition to any amount resulting from the
addition of new construction, increases in assessed value due to construction of electric
generation wind turbine facilities classified as personal property, and improvements to
property and any increase in the value of state - assessed property, and annexations that have
occurred and refunds made.
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, 2008, as follows:
Amount
Regular Levy $3,871,168 plus an amount equal to the application of the 2007 levy
rate to the assessed value resulting from the addition of new
construction, increases in assessed value due to construction of
electric generation wind turbine facilities classified as personal
property, and improvements to property and any increase in the value
of state - assessed property, and annexations that have occurred and
refunds made.
Special Levies 2005 G. O. Refunding Bond (Library) $277,200
2001 G. O. Refunding Bond (Sr. Ctr. /Fire Hall) $390,112
Section 3. The City further intends that any unused levy capacity available to it under
chapter 84.55 RCW as a result of this ordinance is banked for future use in accordance with
RCW 84.55.092. This is consistent with the underlying purpose of that statute by removing
the adverse consequences to future levy capacities resulting from the decision of the City
Council to levy less than the maximum amount for collection 2008.
Section 4. 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, 2008, as set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance.
Section 5. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to the
City legislative body, is not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect five (5)
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days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 20th day of November, 2007.
ATTEST:
Becky J. Uo�►n, y Clerk
APPR VED AS TO FO
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
PUBLISHED November 27, 2007
(By Summary)
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Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on November 20, 2007
Ordinance No. 3306
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishes charges for connection to
the Lincoln Street Storm Sewer at $7,096.00 for each platted lot that contains 500 square feet or
more of impervious surface, in addition to the connection charge for the actual cost of connecting
to the City's storm sewer system, the tapping fee, and all other charges imposed by ordinance.
Ordinance No. 3307
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizes for collection in 2008 an
increase of 1% in the regular property tax levy amount over the 2007 levy, in addition to any
certain increases specified in RCW 84.55.120; determines and fixes the amount to be raised by
ad valorem taxes for the fiscal year 2008; and directs the City Clerk to certify said amount to the
Board of Clallam County Commissioners.
Ordinance No. 3308
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amends Chapter 3.70 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code relating to fees. This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2008.
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.
Unless otherwise stated above, these Ordinances shall take effect five days following the date of
publication by summary.
Becky J. Upton, CMC
City Clerk
Publish: November 27, 2007