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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3168ORDINANCE NO. 3168 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Section 3 of Ordinance 2579 as amended by Ordinance 2458, relating to the Parking and Business Improvement Area. WHEREAS, the Port Angeles Downtown Association has determined that it is necessary to raise the annual assessment rates for payments by Downtown businesses, in order to provide necessary funds for improvements within the PBIA; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered this request, and on September 7, 2004, pursuant to notice as required by law, conducted a public hearing on the matter, and determined the assessment rate increase to be necessary; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2579 is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3. The businesses in the PBIA shall be the subject to the provisions of a special assessment authorized by RCW 35.87A.010. The rate of levy of the annual assessment is: Annual Assessment Business Area 2004 2005 2006 and thereafter $0700 $120 $140 $160 Less than 1,000 sq.ft. 133.00 200 233 266 1,000 -5,000 sq.ft. $2-00700 300 350 400 5,000 or more sq.ft. This assessment shall be billed in quarterly installments. For the purpose of said rates of assessment, "business area" shall be defined as gross business and business support space. Businesses which provide up to 50% of their off - street parking need (per City parking requirements) will have their annual assessment -1- reduced by one assessment level; however, no one will pay less than $80 peryear. the rate for less than 1,000 sq. ft. In addition to the annual assessments, businesses starting operation in the PBIA after September 15, 1985, shall pay a one -time special assessment of $100.00. Section 2 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days following the date of its publication by summary. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 7th day of September, 2004. ATTEST: Becky J. Up , Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: William E. Bloor, City Attorney PUBLISHED: September 12, 2004 By Summary G:1Legal_Backup\ ORDINANCES &RESOLUTIONS\2004- 13 -PBIA August 20, 2004 (9:06am) 2 MAYOR Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council on September 7, 2004 Ordinance No. 3167 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revises the City's solid waste collection and disposal regulations and rates and amends Ordinance 2814, as amended, and Ordinances 3112 and 2790, as amended, and Chapters 13.54 and 13.56 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 3168 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amends Section 3 of Ordinance 2579 as amended by Ordinance 2458, relating to increases in the annual assessment rates for payments by Downtown businesses in the Parking and Business Improvement Area. 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. Becky J. Upton, CMC City Clerk Publish: September 12, 2004