HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-020 Adopting a 2020 Post-Annexation Tax Restriction PolicyResolution 20-020
RESOLUTION NO. 20-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A 2020 POST -ANNEXATION TAX RESTRICTION
POLICY
WHEREAS, the City has signed an agreement with Jefferson Fire Protection District No.
1 doing business as East Jefferson Fire and Rescue that describes the terms for the City's
potential annexation into the District; and
WHEREAS, the annexation agreement restricts the ability of the City to levy property
tax in the amount up to $908,000 for five years following the annexation vote to certain amounts
and for specific purposes; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 18-062 outlined a written public policy to implement the terms
of the annexation agreement and ensure transparency for levying and expending of the restricted
funds; and
WHEREAS, the current public health crisis limits the ability of the City to engage the
public in traditional public meetings,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
Section 1. The City Council adopts the 2020 City of Port Townsend Policy
Framework for Post -Annexation Tax Restrictions in substantially the same format as in the
attached Exhibit "A."
Section I The City Manager is authorized to take administrative actions consistent
with this Resolution.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof,
held this 4th day of May 2020.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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Michelle Sandoval
Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Resolution 20-020 Exhibit A
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EXHIBIT A
Policy Framework for Post Annexation Tax Restrictions Per Annexation A meement
Between Ci of Port Townsend and East Jefferson Fire and Rescue:
$908,000 Eligible General City Levy Post Annexation is Subject to the following policy per
Council Resolution 18-052.
Current Eligible Uses are defined and must be contained in the following Council approved
plans:
• Transportation Functional Plan (Non-federal Aid Only)
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Schedule of Implementation
• 2019 (Not Applicable)
• 2020 ($0 Allowed)
• 2021 (Up to 33% of $908,000 = $299,640 Allowed, but Restricted)
• 2022 (Up to 66% of $908,000 = $599,280 Allowed, but Restricted)
• 2023 (Up to 100% of $908,000 = $908,000 Allowed, but Restricted)
• 2024 and thereafter (Up to 100% of $908,000 = $908,000 Allowed with No Restrictions)
Public Process for 2020
Annual Review
For 2020, the City Manager will submit a plan for any use of the allowed $908,000 Property Tax
Capacity by August 2020 for 2021. The plan should include the project's reference to the
allowed eligible uses pursuant to the approved Eligible Uses as identified above or other uses as
agreed by East Jefferson Fire Rescue.
Resolution 20-020 Exhibit A
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The City Council will conduct a workshop on the proposal and make any modifications to the
City Manager's recommendation.
The process will also include public input. This input may include a noticed public hearing, an
online survey, a townhall meeting, a virtual townhall meeting, or other process consistent with
social distancing guidelines. This public process may occur prior to, during, or after the
presentation of the City Manager's plan to the City Council.
Public notice shall be given by publishing a notice of hearing ten days prior to a public hearing in
the official City newspaper.
The City Council shall approve, reject or modify the propose inclusion and use of the allowed
post annexation property tax capacity to be included in the City Manager's proposed budget for
2021.