Ordinance 3331ORDINANCE NO. 3331
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, MAKING CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE
FINDINGS, ESTABLISHING THE REGULAR PROPERTY
TAX LEVY FOR 2001 AT THE 2000 LEVY ADJUSTED FOR
THE VALUE OF NEW CONSTRUCTION, LEVYING AN EMS
LEVY AT THE 2000 LEVY ADJUSTED FOR THE VALUE OF
NEW CONSTRUCTION, LEVYING CURRENT TAXES OF
$733,880 FOR VOTED INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMPLEX, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE
SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE
WHEREAS, the City Council and the City of Edmonds have properly given .
notice of the public hearing held on October 24, 2000, to consider the City's current expense
budget for the 2001 calendar year, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120; and
WHEREAS, the City Council in the course of considering the budget for 2001
have reviewed all sources of revenue and examined all anticipated expenses and obligations; and
WHEREAS, in 2000 the City levied $9,338,524.76 in total for collection,
consisting of $7,096,809.01 for the general levy; $721,255 for debt service on outstanding voted
indebtedness for the Public Safety Complex and an EMS levy of $1,520,460.75; NOW,
THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section . The limit factor for the regular levy for the calendar year 2001 shall be
106% of the highest amount of regular property taxes that could have been levied in the City in
any year since 1985. This limit factor recognizes the City's substantial need in terms of
increasing costs and shrinking revenue base.
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Section 2. The 2000 property tax levy for collection in 2001 is $7,096,809.01 (the
amount levied in 1999 for collection in 2000), plus an increase equal to the amount allowed
under the new construction provisions of RCW 84.55.010 estimated at $75,000. The total, levy
for 2001 represents an increase of 0% based on the maximum lawful levy, for an estimated total
of $7,171,809.01.
Section 3. There shall be and is hereby levied current taxes of $1,540,460.75, the
purpose of which is to fund the provision of emergency medical care and services.
Section 4. There shall" be and is hereby levied current taxes of $733,880, the
purpose of which is to fund the construction of a new public safety complex pursuant to voter
authorization.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power
specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take
effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of
the title. It is enacted on a vote of a majority plus one of the City Council.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
APPROVED:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY b) 5�oe
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO. 3331
10/20/2000
10/24/2000
10/29/2000
11/03/2000
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 3331
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 24th day of October, 2000, the City Council of the City of Edmonds,
passed Ordinance No. 3331. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of
the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, MAKING. CERTAIN
LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS, ESTABLISHING THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY
FOR 2001 AT THE 2000 LEVY ADJUSTED FOR THE VALUE OF NEW
CONSTRUCTION, LEVYING AN EMS LEVY AT THE 2000 LEVY ADJUSTED FOR
THE VALUE OF NEW CONSTRUCTION, LEVYING CURRENT TAXES OF $733,880
FOR VOTED INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, AND FIXING
A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 25th day of October, 2000.
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CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
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RCW 84.55.010 Limitations prescribed.
RCW 84.55.010 Limitations prescribed.
Applicable Cases
Except as provided in this chapter, the levy for a taxing district in any year shall be set so that the
regular property taxes payable in the following year shall not exceed the limit factor multiplied by the
amount of regular property taxes lawfully levied for such district in the highest of the three most
recent years in which such taxes were levied for such district plus an additional dollar amount
calculated by multiplying the increase in assessed value in that district resulting from new
construction, improvements to property, and any increase in the assessed value of state - assessed
property by the regular property tax levy rate of that district for the preceding year.
[1997 c 3 § 202 (Referendum Bill No. 47, approved November 4, 1997); 1979 ex.s. c 218 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 67 § 1;
1971 ex.s. c 288 § 20.]
Notes:
Reviser's note: Throughout chapter 84.55 RCW the phrase "this 1971 amendatory act" has been changed to "this
chapter." "This 1971 amendatory act" [1971 ex.s. c 288] consists of this chapter and RCW 36.2.1.015, 36.29.015,
84.04.140, 84.10.010, 84.36.370 84.36.380, 84.40.030, 84.40.0301 _84.40.045, 84.41.030, 84.41.040, 84.48.080,
84.48.085, 84.48.140, 84.52.052, 84.56.020, and 84.69.020, and the repeal of RCW 84.36.128, 84.36.129, and
84.54.010.
Intent - -1997 c 3 §§ 201 -207: "It is the intent of sections 201 through 207 of this act to lower the one hundred six
percent limit while still allowing taxing districts to raise revenues in excess of the limit if approved by a majority of the
voters as provided in RCW 84.55.050." [1997 c 3 § 208 (Referendum Bill No. 47, approved November 4, 1997).]
Application -- Severability- -Part headings not law -- Referral to electorate - -1997 c 3: See notes following RCW
84.40.030.
Effective date -- Applicability - -1979 ex.s. c 218: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect
immediately: PROVIDED, That the amendment to RCW 84.55.010 by section 2 of this act shall be effective for 1979
levies for taxes collected in 1980, and for subsequent years." [1979 ex.s. c 218 § 8.1
RCW 84.55.0101. Limit factor -- Authorization for taxing district to use one hundred six percent
or less -- Ordinance or resolution.
Applicable Cases
Upon a finding of substantial need, the legislative authority of a taxing district other than the
state may provide for the use of a limit factor under this chapter of one hundred six percent or less. In
districts with legislative authorities of four members or less, two- thirds of the members must approve
an ordinance or resolution under this section. In districts with more than four members, a majority
plus one vote must approve an ordinance or resolution under this section. The new limit factor shall
be effective for taxes collected in the following year only.
[1997 c 3 § 204 (Referendum Bill No. 47, approved November 4, 1997).]
Notes:
Intent -4997 c 3 §§ 201 -207: See note following RCW 84.55.010.
Application -- Severability- -Part headings not law -- Referral to electorate - -1997 c 3: See notes following RCW
84.40.030.
RCW 84.55.012 Reduction of property tax levy -- Setting amount of future levies.
Applicable Cases
Adopted by Reference
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1999 REVISED CODE of WASHINGTON
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Chapter 84.55 RCW LIMITATIONS UPON REGULAR PROPERTY TAXES
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RCW 84 55120 Public hearing -- Taxing district's revenue sources --
Adopbon_of-tax increase by ordinance or resolution.
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RCW 84.55.120 Public hearing -- Taxing district's revenue sources -- Adoption of tax increase by
ordinance or resolution.
Applicable Cases
A taxing district, other than the state, that collects regular levies shall hold a public hearing on
revenue sources for the district's following year's current expense budget. The hearing must include
consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues and shall be held prior to the time the
taxing district levies the taxes or makes the request to have the taxes levied. The county legislative
authority, or the taxing district's governing body if the district is a city, town, or other type of district,
shall hold the hearing. For purposes of this section, "current expense budget" means that budget
which is primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services. It does
not mean the capital, enterprise, or special assessment budgets of cities, towns, counties, or special
purpose districts.
If the taxing district is otherwise required to hold a public hearing on its proposed regular tax
levy, a single public hearing may be held on this matter.
No increase in property tax revenue, other than that resulting from the addition of new
construction and improvements to property and any increase in the value of state - assessed property,
may be authorized by a taxing district, other than the state, except by adoption of a separate ordinance
or resolution, pursuant to notice, specifically authorizing the increase in terms of both dollars and
percentage. The ordinance or resolution may cover a period of up to two years, but the ordinance
shall specifically state for each year the dollar increase and percentage change in the levy from the
previous year.
[1997 c 3 § 209 (Referendum Bill No. 47, approved November 4,1997); 1995 c 251 § l.]
Notes:
Severability- -Part headings not law -- Referral to electorate - -1997 c 3: See notes following RCW 84.40.030.
Chapter 84.56 RCW
COLLECTION OF TAXES
RCW
84.56.010 Establishment of tax rolls by treasurer -- Public record - -Tax roll account -- Authority to receive, collect
taxes.
84.56.020 Taxes collected by treasurer- -Dates of delinquency- -Tax statement notice concerning payment by check- -
Interest-- Penalties.
84.56.022 Tax statement to show voter - approved levies.
84.56.025 Waiver of interest and penalties -- Circumstances -- Provision of death certificate and affidavit for certain
waivers.
84.56.035 Special assessments, excise taxes, or rates and charges -- Collection by county treasurer authorized.
84.56.050 Treasurer's duties on receiving rolls -- Notice of taxes due.
84.56.060 Tax receipts -- Current tax only may be paid.
84.56.070 Personal property -- Distraint and sale, notice, property incapable of manual delivery, property about to be
removed or disposed of.
84.56.090 Distraint and sale of property about to be removed, dissipated, sold, or disposed of-- Computation of
taxes, entry on rolls, tax liens.
84.56.120 Removal of property from county or state after assessment without paying tax.
84.56.150 Removal of personalty-- Certification of tax by treasurer.
84.56.160 Certification of statement of taxes and delinquency.
84.56.170 Collection of certified taxes -- Remittance.
84.56.190 Penalty for failure to notify assessor or pay tax.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON,
ss.
COUNTY OF SNOHOYLISH,
SUMMAPY F I ANA NQ 3331
o1 the City o mon sj.. 'rigton
On the 24th day of October, 2000, the City Council of the City of
Edmonds, passed Ordinance No. 3331. A summary of the content of
said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
MAKING CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS, ESTABLISHING
THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR 2001 AT THE 200
LEVY ADJUSTED FOR THE VALUE OF NEW CONSTRUCTION,
LEVYING AN EMS LEVY AT THE 2000 LEVY ADJUSTED FOR
THS VALUE OF NEW CONSTRUCTION, LEVYING CURRENT
TAXES OF $733,880 FOR VOTED INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE
SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 25th day of October, 2000.
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. Cf ASE
Published: October 29, 2000.
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NOV 0 1 2000
EDMONDS CITY CLERK
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that she is Principal Clerk of THE HERALD, a daily newspaper
printed and published in the City of Everett, County of Snohomish,
and State of Washington; that said newspaper is a newspaper of
general circulation in said County and State; that said newspaper
has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior
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entire edition of said paper on the following days and times, namely:
October 29, 2000
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