HomeMy WebLinkAbout3674 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. Nil 44-
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LA RESOLUTION of the City of Pasco, Washington, authorizing the
increase in property tax revenues and declaration of substantial need as
provided by RCW 84.55.0101.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 16, 2015, as required by RCW
84.55.120 regarding the revenue sources for the City's following year budget, including
consideration of a possible increase in property tax revenues levied including ad valorem taxes;
and
WHEREAS, RCW 84.55.0101 authorizes the City to increase property taxes within the
limited factor of one-percentage increase in the property tax revenues from the previous year,
and the City Council after hearing and duly consideration of all relevant evidence and testimony
presented, determined that the City requires an increase in property tax revenues from the
previous year, in addition to that resulting from the addition of new construction and
improvements to property and increases in the value of state-assessed property, in order to
discharge the expected expenses and obligations of the City, and in its best interest; and
WHEREAS,having found that the City anticipates greater expenses for the public safety
needs of the community and the public safety enhancements without a corresponding increase in
revenues, thereby, constituting a substantial need for the additional levy as permitted by law.
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, hereby authorizes an increase in the
regular property tax levy to be selected in the 2016 tax year. The dollar amount of the actual
levy amount from the previous year shall be $71,588.00, which is an increase of 1% from the
previous year.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, as its regular meeting
dated this 7 'day of December, 2015.
Matt Watkins,Mayor
Al\TTE : APP D AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark, City er Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
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