HomeMy WebLinkAbout6842 ORDINANCE NO. 6842
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 2022 FOR GENERAL CITY
OPERATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$23,897,840
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn has met and considered
its budget for the calendar year 2022; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120 the City Council held public
hearings on October 18, 2021 and November 1, 2021, after proper notice was
given, to consider the property tax levy needed to support the City of Auburn's
2022 budget; 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:
Section 1. Regular property taxes for collection in the City of Auburn
for the year 2022 are authorized in the amount of$23,897,840. Not including the
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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 2022 collection represents an increase from
regular property taxes levied for collection in 2021 of $233,481 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.
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 2021
PASSED: NOV 1 5 2021
NOV 1 5 2021
APPROVED:
ANCY B US,MAYO
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ATTEST:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: Wu(4)Or \ii, MI 6litfM1 IC16
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