HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/02/2025 09.D. Ordinance imposing a Council-directed increase in the Stormwater tax rate to fund Council directed programs and amending YMC 7.64.040 !,
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 9.D.
For Meeting of: December 2, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Ordinance imposing a Council-directed increase in the Stormwater tax
rate to fund Council directed programs and amending YMC 7.64.040
SUBMITTED BY: Craig Warner, Director of Finance and Budget
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
This ordinance proposes a council-directed increase to the City's stormwater tax rates to provide
dedicated funding for council specific programs. The City of Yakima's proposed 2026 budget cannot fully
support several valued community programs that residents wish to see continue.
Implementing this rate increase will create a stable funding source to maintain and preserve these
important services for the community.
ITEM BUDGETED: No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Pass Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance re amend YMC 7.64.040 Red Lined.pdf
Ordinance re amend YMC 7.64.040 Clean.docx
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-
AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 7.64.040 Stormwater
tax.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is authorized by Title 35 RCW to acquire, construct, own,
operate, and provide financing for storm drainage and surface water management, and to
establish rates, fees, and charges therefore; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds and determines that adoption of
this ordinance amending the stormwater tax rate section of the Yakima Municipal Code, Section
7.64.040, is in the public interest and best interest of the City and its residents; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 7.64.040 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
7.64.040 Stormwater tax.
For the provision of stormwater compliance and stormwater collection services there is
levied a tax against the total assessments collected from annual stormwater
assessments charges. Commencing January 1, 20256, and effective annually
thereafter, the rate of the tax shall be twentypercent.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage,
approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 2nd day of December, 2025.
ATTEST: Patricia Byers, Mayor
Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
Publication Date:
Effective Date:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-
AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 7.64.040 Stormwater
tax.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is authorized by Title 35 RCW to acquire, construct, own,
operate, and provide financing for storm drainage and surface water management, and to
establish rates, fees, and charges therefore; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds and determines that adoption of
this ordinance amending the stormwater tax rate section of the Yakima Municipal Code, Section
7.64.040, is in the public interest and best interest of the City and its residents; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 7.64.040 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
7.64.040 Stormwater tax.
For the provision of stormwater compliance and stormwater collection services there is
levied a tax against the total assessments collected from annual stormwater
assessments charges. Commencing January 1, 2026, and effective annually thereafter,
the rate of the tax shall be percent.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage,
approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 2nd day of December, 2025.
ATTEST: Patricia Byers, Mayor
Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
Publication Date:
Effective Date:
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