HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-032 Ordinance fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem taxes necessary to discharge the expected expenses and obligations for the 2026 Budget for the City of YakimaORDINANCE B
AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-032
fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem taxes necessary to discharge
the expected expenses and obligations for the 2026 Budget for the City of
Yakima.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the total net amount of $23,195,537 in revenue
must be raised by ad valorem taxes on real and personal property within the corporate limits of
the City of Yakima to discharge the expected expenses and obligations for the 2026 Budget for
the City of Yakima, now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. There is hereby fixed to be raised by general property taxes upon real and
personal property within the City of Yakima the amount of $23,195,537 for the following purposes:
General Government Levy
Operating Funds $22,345,537
Firemen's Relief & Pension Fund 850,000
Amount of tax levy for General
Government Purposes (1) $23,195,537
Special Purpose Tax Levy 0
Total Levy Amount (1) $23,195,537
(1) Includes an additional 250,000 to provide for final adjustments in State
assessed, refunds, new construction, and annexation values.)
Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to transmit and file a certified copy of this
ordinance with the Board of Yakima County Commissioners and the Yakima County Assessor on
or before November 30, 2025.
Section 3. Pursuant to Article VI, Section 2 of the Yakima City Charter, this ordinance
shall take effect on November 12, 2025.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 12th day of November,
2025.
AIIEST:
inda Ibarra, ity Clerk
Publication Date: November 15, 2025
Effective Date: November 12, 2025
Patricia Byers, aydr
Item No. 4.A.
For Meeting of: November 12, 2025
ITEM TITLE:Public hearing and Ordinances pertaining to Ad Valorem Taxes
(property tax) to be levied for collection in fiscal year 2026
SUBMITTED BY:*Craig Warner, Director of Finance and Budget
Kimberly Domine, Financial Services Manager
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Pursuant to RCW 84.55.120, the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comments and
input regarding the proposed 2026 property tax levy, including any potential increase over 2025 levels.
Feedback from this hearing will help the Council determine the final property tax rate for 2026.
This agenda item includes two ordinances:
Ordinance A: Authorizes a proposed 1% increase in the property tax levy above 2025 levels, as
allowed by law. Requires a simple majority vote.
Ordinance B: Establishes the maximum property tax levy for 2026 to fund the City’s budget.
Requires a super-majority vote (minimum five Council members).
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing and pass both ordinances by separate motion.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance A 2026_property tax levy
Ordinance B 2026_ad valorem taxes
2026 Levy.pdf
FY 2026 Property Tax Presentation.pptx