HomeMy WebLinkAbout6628 062DINANCE NO. 6 6 2 8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING THE LEVY FOR
REGULAR PROPERTY TAXES BY THE CITY OF AUBURN
FOR COLLECTION IN 2017 FOR GENERAL CITY
OPERATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,962,812.00
• WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn has met and considered
its budget for the calendar year 2017; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120 the City Council held public
hearings on October 17, 2016, November 7, 2016, and November 21, 2016, after
proper notice was given, to consider the City of Auburn's 2017 budget and the
regular property tax levy to support it; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn, after public hearing,
and after duly considering all relevant evidence and testimony presented, has
determined that the City of Auburn requires property tax revenue and any
increase of new construction and improvements to property, any increase in the
value of state-assessed property, annexations, and any refund levies in order to
discharge the expected expenses and obligations of fhe City and in its best
interest; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Regular property taxes for collection in the City of Auburn
forthe year 2017 are authorized in the amount of$20,962,812.00. Not including
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#he addition of new construction and improvements to property, any increases
related to the value of state assessed property, and any refund levies available,
the regular property tax levy for 2017 collection represents an increase from
regular property taxes levied for collection in 2016 of $2,583,723 which is a
14.3% increase in revenue from the previous year.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directives of this legislation.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared
to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph,
subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application
thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder
of this o�dinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or
circumstances.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
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. INTRODUCE-D: NOV 21 2016
PASSED: _ NOV 21 2016
APPROVED: NOV ��1 2�16
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ATTEST:
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�Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APP ED A FOR .
aniel B. Heid, ' Attorne
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