HomeMy WebLinkAbout3129ORDINANCE NO, 3129
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
authorizing a 1 %, or $32,738, increase in the regular
property tax levy plus any increase resulting from new
construction and other specified increases in assessed
valuation, determining and fixing the amount to be
raised by ad valorem taxes for the fiscal year 2003, 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 5, 2002, to consider revenue sources for the City's
current expense budget for the year 2003; 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, 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, is hereby authorized for the year 2003
in the amount of 1 percent over the amount levied for collection in 2002.
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, 2003, as follows:
Estimated
Rate
Amount
Regular Levy 3.046 $3,323,070
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
2001 G. O. Refunding Bond
.276
.265
$291,635
$280,630
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, 2003, 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 19th day of November , 2002.
ATTEST:
APPROSIED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knut3on, City Attorney
PUBLISHED November 24, 2002
(By Summary)
Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on November 19, 2002
Ordinance No. 3128
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revises water rates as of January 1,
2003 and amends Ordinance 3029, as amended, and Chapter 13.44 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 3129
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizes a 1% or $32,738 increase
in the regular property tax levy plus any increase resulting from new construction and other
specified increases in assessed valuation, and determines and fixes the amount to be raised by
ad valorem taxes for the fiscal year 2003.
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 following the date of publication by summary.
Becky J. Upton
City Clerk
Publish: November 24, 2002