HomeMy WebLinkAbout2934 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2-13`f
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT 2006
SPECIAL REPLACEMENT (M&O) TAX LEVY.
WHEREAS, in 2004 Pasco voters approved the two-year Pasco School District
maintenance and operations levy; and
WHEREAS,the levy will expire in December 2006; and
WHEREAS, a two-year replacement levy will be needed to fund maintenance
and operations for the years 2007 and 2008, as well as help fund anticipated increases in
school enrollment; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 replacement levy provides continued funding for school
maintenance and operations; and
WHEREAS, the rate appearing on the ballot for the replacement levy is
estimated at approximately $4.45 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, or $445 on a
$100,000 home; and
WHEREAS, historically, the actual amount of the levy has been lower than the
estimated rate; and
WHEREAS, now the most recent property valuation of the County Auditor
indicates the actual amount of the levy will be approximately$4.22 per $1,000; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Pasco to have sufficient
school funding;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Pasco City Council hereby endorses the Pasco School District
2006 Special Replacement{M&O) Tax Levy to provide necessary school funding.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at a regular meeting this 17`h
day of January, 2006.
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oy Olson, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Webster Jac on, City Clerk Lel . Kerr, City Attorney