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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.
For Meeting of: November 1, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing and ordinance to amend Yakima Municipal Code
7.64.040 to increase the stormwater 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 7.64.040 to increase the stormwater
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
ATTACHMENTS:
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Ordi na ice-YMC i.64.040-redline 10/21/2021 Ordinance
ID Ordinance-YMC 7.64.040-changes accepted 10/21/2021 Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-
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, 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 stormwater 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 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 14, 24149 2022, and effective annually
thereafter, the rate of the tax shall be fiftccn perccnt twenty 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 1st day of November, 2021.
ATTEST: Patricia Byers, Mayor
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
Publication Date:
Effective Date:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-
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, 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 stormwater 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 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, 2022, and effective annually thereafter,
the rate of the tax shall be twenty 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 1' day of November, 2021.
ATTEST: Patricia Byers, Mayor
Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk
Publication Date:
Effective Date: