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Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE CITY OF TUKWILA REGULAR LEVY
FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2009, ON ALL
PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCW
84.55.120; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has properly given notice of a public hearing, held on
November 17, 2008, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120; and
WHEREAS, the City, after hearing and duly considering all relevant evidence and
testimony presented, has determined that the City requires an increase in property tax
revenue from the previous year, in addition to the increase resulting from the addition of
new construction and improvements to property and any increase in the value of State
assessed property, in order to discharge the expected expenses and obligations of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in its best interest and necessary to meet
its expenses and obligations for the property tax revenue to be increased for 2009, and the
final assessed valuation calculation has been determined;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO 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 and improvements to property and any
increase in the value of state assessed property, is hereby authorized for the 2009 levy in
the amount of $114,000, which is a percentage increase of 1.0% from the previous year.
This increase is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new construction,
improvements to property, and any increase in the value of state assessed property, any
annexations that have occurred and refunds made.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in
the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force and effect
January 1, 2009.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA WASHINGTON,
vip day of t r nz t 4 f 2008.
at a Regular Meeting thereof this
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'Flaherty, CIVIC, City Clerk
APPROVED 1Sf0 FORM BY:
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SUMMARY OF
Ordinance No. 2211
City of Tukwila, Washington
On November 17, 2008 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted
Ordinance No. 2211, the main points of which are summarized by its title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE CITY OF TUKWILA REGULAR LEVY
FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2009, ON ALL
PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCW
84.55.120; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request.
Approved by the City Council at a Regular Meeting thereof on November 17, 2008.
Published Seattle Times: November 20, 2008
Christy O'Flahert", AMC, City Clerk