HomeMy WebLinkAbout3223ORDINANCE NO. 3223
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
authorizing a 1 %, or $34,487, over the highest lawful levy
for 2005, 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 2006, and directing the City Clerk to certify said
amount to the Board of Clallam County Commissioners.
WHEREAS, pursuant to RC W 84.55.120, the City of Port Angeles has properly given
notice of a public hearing held November 1, 2005, to consider revenue sources for the City's
current expense budget for the year 2006; 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
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 $34,487,
over the highest lawful levy for 2005, 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, 2006, as follows:
Amount
Regular Levy $3,483,184
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
2005 G. O. Refunding Bond (Library) $273,900
2001 G. O. Refunding Bond (Sr. Ctr. /Fire Hall) $386,813
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, 2006, 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 15th day of November , 2005.
ATTEST:
•-'MAYOR
Becky J. U n, Ci', Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:7
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William E. Bloor, City A torney
PUBLISHED November 20. 2005
(By Summary)
Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on November 15, 2005
Ordinance No. 3222
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, rezones a newly annexed area in
the Southwest Urban Growth Area south of U.S. Highway 101 west of Gakin Road to
Commercial Shopping District (CSD).
Ordinance No. 3223
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizes a 1 %, or $34,487,
over the highest lawful levy for 2005, 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 2006, and directs the City Clerk to certify
said amount to the Board of Clallam County Commissioners.
Ordinance No. 3224
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amends Port Angeles Municipal
Code 3.70.080 relating to building, mechanical, and plumbing permit fees, and it shall take
effect immediately.
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, CMC
City Clerk
Publish: November 20, 2005