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RESOLUTION NO. 1-07
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, in support ofthe Port Angeles School District No. 121
maintenance and operations levy for the 2008-2011 school years.
WHEREAS, the Port Angeles School District No. 121 has submitted a maintenance and
operations levy renewal to replace the existing two-year levy with a four-year levy request; and
WHEREAS, the purpose ofthe levy is to meet the educational needs of students in the Port
Angeles School District No. 121; and
WHEREAS, a strong and vital school system is absolutely essential to the well-being of
the community; and
WHEREAS, under Washington State's system of financing education, the levy currently
provides about 17% ofthe Distri~t's operating budget, and it helps support the local community's
share of the cost of providing a quality education for our children, since the state provides only
69% of the total cost; and
WHEREAS, the estimated levy rate for 2008 is $2.38 per $1,000 of assessed property
valuation, lower than the existing rate of$2.76 per $1,000 valuation; and
WHEREAS, a property tax exemption is available for qualifying seniors and low-income
homeowners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Port Angeles City Council hereby
declares its strong slipport for the Port Angeles School District No. 121 maintenance and
operations levy for the 2008-2011 school years.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held
on the 2nd day of January, 2007.
ATTEST:
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Becky J. Up , C1 Clerk
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William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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