HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-029 Public Hearing and ordinance to amend Yakima Municipal Code 7.64.030 to increase the refuse taxORDINANCE NO. 2021-029
AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 7.64.030 Refuse Tax.
WHEREAS, RCW 35.22.195, RCW 35.21.120 and RCW 35.21.130 give cities primary
responsibility to manage solid waste collection and disposal; and
WHEREAS, in 2019 the City Council authorized the formation of the Clean City Program
which provides additional services through the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, as part of the 2022 budget process, the City Council determined it was
appropriate to increase the budget of the Clean City Program to increase additional services
associated with the Program in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the refuse tax should be increased from fifteen
percent to twenty percent, which will provide additional funding for the Clean City Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds and determines that adoption of
this ordinance amending the refuse tax rate section of the Yakima Municipal Code, Section
7.64.030, 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 7.64.030 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
7.64.030 Refuse tax.
For the provision of refuse services, there is levied a twenty percent tax against the total
gross revenue of the refuse fund derived from refuse collection and disposal service
charges.
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 1st day of November, 2021.
ATTEST:
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
Publication Date: November 5, 2021
Effective Date: December 5, 2021
Patricia By
Mayor
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.
For Meeting of: November 1, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing and ordinance to amend Yakima Municipal Code
7.64.030 to increase the refuse tax
SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
On October 14, 2021, Council directed staff to increase the Clean City Program budget as part
of the budget presentation and discussions. On October 19, 2021, Council directed staff to set a
public hearing to discuss amending Yakima Municipal Code 7.64.030 to increase the refuse tax
from 15% to 20%. The increase in the tax will be used to fund the Clean City Program and
requires a super majority - (i.e. minimum affirmative vote of 5 votes by City Council).
ITEM BUDGETED: No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Pass ordinance
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0 Ordi na, lce - YMC i . 64. 030 - redline 10/21/2021
I Ordinance - YMC 7.64.030 - changes accepted 10/21/2021
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