HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2007-11-19 Item 5B - Public Hearing - Ordinances Regarding 2008 Property Tax LevyICAS NUMBER: 07-127
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ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE. OCTOBER 22, 2007
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10/22/07 Informational Memorandum dated 10/16/07
Larry Gossett correspondence dated 10/12/07
Preliminary Levy Limit Worksheet 2008 Tax Roll
Excel Spreadsheet Calculating the 2008 Proposed Property Tax Levy
Proposed Ordinances
Minutes from the Finance Safety Committee Meeting of 10/15/07
11/19/07 Ordinances in Final Form (setting Regular Levy and increasing Levy by 1
Minutes from fhe i nance &safety meeting of 10/15/0%
ITEM NO 5.B. AND 6.B.
AGENDA PrE\i TITLE 2008 Property Tax Ordinances
1) Setting the Regular Levy 2) Increasing the Regular Levy by 1.0 percent
CATEGORY Disciission Motion Resolution Ordinances Bid Award Public Hearing Other
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SPONSOR Council 'vla y or Adra Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PW
SPONSOR'S Pursuant to State statute, both proposed ordinances are required in order to receive
SUMMARY property tax revenues in 2008. The deadline for submitting 2008 property tax levies to
King County is November 30, 2007.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. (l Planning Comm.
DALE: 10/15/07
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Adopt the two proposed property tax ordinances as presented
COMMIrrEE Unanimous approval; forward to Committee of the Whole
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Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
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City of 4ukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF
TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JANUARY 1, 2008, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN
SAID CITY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SERVICES OF THE
SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AS
REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tukwila has considered the City's anticipated financial
requirements for 2008 and the amounts necessary and available to be raised by
ad valorem taxes on real, personal and utility property; and
WHEREAS, 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. Regular Tax Levy.
A. There shall be and hereby is levied on all real, personal, and utility property in the City of
Tukwila, in King County, whose estimated assessed valuation is 54,385,613,904, current taxes for the
ensuing year commencing January 2008, in the amount and at the rates specified below:
Rate Amount
Regular Tax Levy $2.60 511,400,000
B. The said taxes herein provided for are levied for the purpose of payment upon the general bonded
indebtedness of the City of Tukwila, the General Fund, and for the maintenance of the departments of the
municipal government of the City of Tukwila for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008.
Section 2. Collection. This ordinance shall be certified to the proper County officials, as provided by
law, and taxes here levied shall be collected to pay to the Finance Director of the City of Tukwila at the time
and in the manner provided by the laws of the State of Washington for the collection of taxes for non-
chartered code ci5es.
Section 3. 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 4. 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, 2008.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular
Meeting thereof this day of 2007
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED
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Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published.
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
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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, 2008, 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
19, 2007, 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 2008, 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 I. 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 2008 levy in the amount of $111,658, which is a
percentage increase of 1.0% from the previous year.
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, 2008.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular
Meeting thereof this day of 2007.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2007- 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Jim Haggerton, Chair; Joan Hernandez and Dennis Robertson
Staff: Kevin Fuhrer, Christy O'Flaherty, Rhonda Berry, Derek Speck, Trish Kinlow, Viki Jessop,
Mary Miotke, Shelley Kerslake and Melissa Hart
Guests: Chuck Parrish, Jim Fiegal and Danijel Katicin
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Haggerton called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
Ci/v of Tukwila
Finance Safety Committee
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. South King County Seattle Municinal Courts Language Assistance Plan
Staff reported of the $2 million dollar grant the state has set -aside for this program and that Tukwila
has spearheaded the grant application. Councilmember Hernandez complimented Trish Kinlow on the
efforts of this grant application and the very enlightening information that was provided in the agenda
packet. There was also discussion about the new electronic forms and how that would impact our
costs, as well as a possible need for special equipment. Ms. Kinlow stated she is working with the
City of Kent Municipal Court Administrator on a simple form that would be on a laptop located in the
court for patrons to use. The Committee complimented Ms. Kinlow on the very informative nature of
the presentation and wished her luck in the grant process. INFORMATION ONLY.
B. Interlocal Agreement for Jail Study
Rhonda Berry provided a brief background on this subject to the guests, and the new information that
the City of Auburn is considering joining the Interlocal agreement with Des Moines, Federal Way,
Renton and Tukwila. The Committee asked if that would lower Tukwila's funding amount for the
study, Ms. Berry stated she needed more time to discuss the study with the City of Auburn, and they
did not want to hold up the signing of the agreement. Once a decision has been made, an amendment
should be provided to the agreement adding the City of Auburn to Section 3 and Tukwila's share of
the total cost of the feasibility study should be less. Due to the length of the October 22 Council
meeting it was requested this item be added to an agenda in the near future to accommodate the
November 26 deadline. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FUTURE COW.
C. 2008 Prooertv Tax Levy Ordinance
Kevin Fuhrer provided background information and the calculations used to determine the 2008
property tax levy. The proposed levy amount is $11,400,000 and results in an anticipated levy rate of
$2.60 per $1,000 of valuation. Furthermore he reported that King County requires that the City
submit its levy request no later than November 30, 2007. A public hearing will be scheduled for
November 19, 2007. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER /22 COW.