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RESOLUTION NO. 21 -09
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
authorizing an increase in the regular property tax levy limit due to
substantial need.
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, 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 City general fund revenues are decreasing for the second year in a row;
these decreases include an almost 15% decrease in 2009 sales tax with a further decrease of over
$55,000 in 2010; collections for licenses and permits are projected to be 15% below 2009
estimates, a reduction of nearly $70,000; in 2010, collections for services are expected to
decrease almost $60,000 from the 2009 estimated budget; and interest revenue is projected to
decline by 55% in 2009, with a further reduction of 23% in 2010; and
WHEREAS, these are funds that would be used for public safety, street maintenance,
economic development, and preservation of the City's basic, core services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after duly considering relevant evidence and factors, has
determined that, in order to discharge the expected expenses and obligations of the City, there
is a substantial need to set the levy limit at 1%.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Angeles that:
Section 1. After thoroughly reviewing the information relating to revenues and
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expenses for 2010, and to ensure adequate funding in future years , the City Council finds and
determines that, pursuant to and for purposes of Chapter 84.55 RCW, there is a substantial need
to set the 2010 levy limit at 1%.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 6th day of October, 2009.
[NOTE: requires 5 affirmative votes for passage.]
ATTEST:
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JaneMa Hurd, City Clerk William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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