HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-037 Ordinance amending YMC Chapter 7.64.040 to update the utility tax for the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility ORDINANCE NO. 2024-037
AN ORDINANCE amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 7.64.040 YMC to update the
utility tax for the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) 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, it is necessary to revise the utility tax in order to cover actual costs for storm
drainage and surface water management services provided by the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds and determines Chapter 7.64.040
that it is in the best interest of the residents and the City to raise the Stormwater utility tax from
fifteen percent to twenty percent and amend the Yakima Municipal Code to reflect the increase;
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 assessment charges.
Commencing January 1, 2025, and effective annually thereafter, the rate of the tax shall be
twenty percent. (Ord. 2018-050 § 1, 2018: Ord. 2011-59 § 4, 2011).
Section 2. Effective Date. 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 26th day of November, 2024.
ATTEST: \Onna ‘'h�l Patricia Byer , Mayor
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Publication Date: December 3, 2024
Effective Date: January 2, 2025
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 3.B.
For Meeting of: November 26, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Ordinance amending YMC Chapter 7.64.040 to update the utility tax
for the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility
SUBMITTED BY: * Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
Mike Price, Wastewater/Stormwater Division Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City of Yakima (City) Stormwater Division is a self-supported enterprise fund utility that is funded by
rates for services provided. Enterprise funds contribute to the General Fund in the form of a "Utility Tax"
also known as "In-Lieu Tax" based on a percentage rate of the utility's gross revenue. The City's
Stormwater Utility Tax is currently set at 15%. As part of the 2025/2026 Budget Session discussions, the
City Council directed staff to increase the Stormwater Utility Tax from fifteen percent to twenty percent;
increasing the funding into the General Fund by approximately $217,496 per year.
Attached for review is the revised Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 7.64.040 as directed by City Council
at the November 4, 2024 City Council meeting.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Pass Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance YMC 7.64.040_redline
Ordinance YMC 7.64.040 final
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-
AN ORDINANCE amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 7.64.040 YMC to update the
utility tax for the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) 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, it is necessary to revise the utility tax in order to cover actual costs for storm
drainage and surface water management services provided by the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds and determines Chapter 7.64.040
that it is in the best interest of the residents and the City to raise the Stormwater utility tax from
fifteen percent to twenty percent and amend the Yakima Municipal Code to reflect the increase;
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 assessment charges.
Commencing January 41, 2049202 , and effective annually thereafter, the rate of the tax shall
be percent. (Ord. 2018-050 § 1, 2018: Ord. 2011-59 § 4, 2011).
Section 2. Effective Date. 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 26th day of November, 2024.
ATTEST: Patricia Byers, Mayor
Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
Publication Date: December 3, 2024
Effective Date: January 2, 2025
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