HomeMy WebLinkAbout6793 (2) ORDINANCE NO. 6793
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 2021 FOR GENERAL CITY
OPERATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$23,346,072
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn has met and considered
its budget for the calendar year 2021; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120 the City Council held public
hearings on November 2,2020 and November 16,2020, after proper notice was
given, to consider the City of Auburn's 2021-2022 biennial 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 the City and in its best
interest; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Ordinance No. 6793
November 4, 2020
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Section 1. Regular property taxes for collection in the City of Auburn
for the year 2021 are authorized in the amount of$23,346,072. Not including
the 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 2021 collection represents an increase from
regular property taxes levied for collection in 2020 of$223,529 which is a 1 .0%
increase in revenue from the previous year.
Section 2., Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement those administrative procedures necessary to carry out the
directions 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
of it to any person or circumstance will not affect the validity of the remainder
of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or
circumstances.
Ordinance No. 6793
November 4, 2020
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Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in
force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
INTRODUCED: NOV 1 6 2020
PASSED: NOV 1 6 2020
APPROVED: NOV 1 6 2020
ANCY B US, MAYCR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MC, 'ity Clerk endra Comeau, City Attorney
NOV i 9 2020
Published:
Ordinance No. 6793
November 4, 2020
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