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SPECIAL MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 2019
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney,
David Milne, Pete Serrano, and Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Steve
Worley, Public Works Director; Rick White, Community & Economic
Development Director; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Zach Ratkai,
Administrative & Community Services Director and Bob Gear, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance by Boy Scout Troupe No.
231.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
2020 Ad Valorem Tax Levy
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Sigdel stated that the 2020 Ad Valorem Tax as it was discussed in detail at
the Council Workshop held on October 21, 2019 and there was no additional
information to add at this time. Ms. Sigdel noted that the City anticipates a $1.2
to $1.5 million revenue increase in 2020 and that is above and beyond what was
approved in the balanced 2019-2020 Biennium Budget. Lastly, Ms. Sigdel stated
that the mid -budget adjustments will be forthcoming for Council review and
approval.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the 202 Ad
Valorem Tax.
Jeffrey Robinson, City of Pasco resident, expressed support for Council's
decision for the 2020 Ad Valorem Tax recommended by City staff.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins
declared the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4466,
providing for an increase in the regular property taxes of the City for levy in 2019
and collection in the 2020 tax year; preserving levy capacity for future years;
providing for related matters; and authorizing the City Clerk to transmit a
certified copy of this ordinance to the Franklin County Assessor on or before
November 30, 2019; and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Alvarado seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 2019
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Watkins adjourned the special meeting
at 7:08 PM.
APPROVED and PASSED THIS 4th day of November, 2019.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk