HomeMy WebLinkAbout3175ORDINANCE NO. 3175
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
authorizing a 1 %, or $33,351, increase in the regular
property tax levy plus any increase resulting from new
construction and other specified increases in assessed
valuation, authorizing a $60,000 tax refund levy,
determining and fixing the amount to be raised by ad
valorem taxes for the fiscal year 2005, 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 1, 2004, to consider revenue sources for the City's
current expense budget for the year 2005; 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, the County Assessor has informed the City that there is a need to levy an
additional $60,000 for the City's share of a tax refund received by a City property tax payer;
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, in the amount of 1 percent, or $33,351,
over the highest lawful levy for 2004, and a $60,000 tax refund levy are hereby authorized for
the year 2005.
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, 2005, as follows:
Amount
Regular Levy $3,368,455
Refund Levy $ 60,000
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 $292,525
2001 G. O. Refunding Bond $381,963
Refund Levy $ 10,000
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, 2005, 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 16th day of November , 2004.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
Becky J. Ups , Ci' Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
PUBLISHED November 21, 2004
(By Summary)
Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on November 16, 2004
Ordinance No. 3173
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, approves the final of Phase I of the
Olympic Heights Subdivision.
Ordinance No. 3174
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amends wastewater service rates by
amending Chapter 13.65 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. This Ordinance shall take effect
January 1, 2005.
Ordinance No. 3175
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizes a 1 %, or $33,351, increase in
the regular property tax levy plus any increase resulting from new construction and other specified
increases in assessed valuation, authorizes a $60,000 tax refund levy, determines and fixes the
amount to be raised by ad valorem taxes for the fiscal year 2005, and directs the City Clerk to
certify said amount to the Board of Clallam County Commissioners.
Ordinance No. 3176
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, relates to the control of dogs, cats,
domestic livestock, and exotic animals. The Ordinance provides for levels of animal control within
the City of Port Angeles designed to protect human health and safety, and prevent injury to human,
animals or property. Title 7, Animals, of the Port Angeles Municipal code is repealed in its entirety
and replaced with a new Title 7.
Ordinance No. 3177
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amends Chapter 3.70 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code relating to fees. This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2005.
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. Unless otherwise
stated above, these Ordinances shall take effect five days following the date of publication by
summary.
Becky J. Upton
City Clerk
Publish: November 21, 2004