HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-039 Public hearing and ordinances pertaining to Ad Valorem Taxes to be levied for collection in Fiscal Year 2022ORDINANCE B
AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-039
fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem taxes necessary to discharge
the expected expenses and obligations for the 2022 Budget for the City of
Yakima.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the total net amount of $20,712,107 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 2022 Budget for
the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, property tax is a tax based on ownership of a piece of real estate. A "levied
property tax" is generally a tax imposed on property owners, based on the value of their property
and the municipal government's needs, 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 $20,712,107 for the following purposes:
General Government Levy
Operating Funds $19,782,557
Firemen's Relief & Pension Fund 929,550
Amount of tax levy for General
Government Purposes (1) $20,712,107
Special Purpose Tax Levy 0
Total Levy Amount (1) $20,712,107
(1) Includes an additional $100,000 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, 2021.
Section 3. Pursuant to Article VI, Section 2 of the Yakima City Charter, this ordinance
shall take effect on November 16, 2021.
ORDINANCE B
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 16th day of
November, 2021.
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Claar Tee, City Clerk
Publication Date: November 19, 2021
Effective Date: November 16, 2021
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SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.
For Meeting of: November 16, 2021
Public hearing and ordinances pertaining to Ad Valorem Taxes to
be levied for collection in Fiscal Year 2022
Bob Harrison, City Manager
Jennifer Ferrer -Santa Ines, Director of Finance and Budget
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
This agenda item includes two (2) separate Ordinances.
Ordinance A identifies Council's intent to authorize an increase in the tax levy over 2021 levels. It
is required by RCW 84.55.120. This is legally necessary to increase the 2022 tax collections by
any amount over 2021 levels.
Ordinance B fixes the maximum tax levy for collection by the City in 2022. This Ordinance
complies with RCW 35.33.135 and in accordance with Article VI I, Section 2 of the City Charter,
requires a super -majority approval (i.e. a minimum affirmative vote of five members) by City
Council.
ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Pass Ordinances
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❑ Red Lined Ordinance B
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