HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05 RESOLUTION NO. 3-o5
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, in support of the Port Angeles School District No. 121
Maintenance & Operations Levy Renewal and the Technology Levy for
2006-2009.
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 Port Angeles School District No. 121 has submitted a new four-year
capital projects technology levy request; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance and operations levy provides about 15% of the District
operating budget, and the estimated tax rate is projected at only 10 cents higher than prior rates
with the likelihood that rates will decrease as the community's assessed valuation grows; and
WHEREAS, the technology levy would allow the District to replace approximately 500
of its oldest computers, and it would allow other specialized equipment and teacher training to
assure that our students have access to the highest possible quality education; and
WHEREAS, both levies offer the best opportunity to provide a learning environment that
emphasizes student performance and achievement commensurate with the demands of the 21 st
century;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Port Angeles City Council hereby declares its strong support for the Port Angeles
School District No. 121 requests for a replacement Maintenance & Operations Levy, and a new
Capital Projects Technology Levy for the 2006-2009 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 1 st day of February, 2005.
ATTEST:
B~ckY J. U~n,~'l~ity C~erl~ --
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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