HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-048 Directing the City Manager to Include $605,000 of the Banked Property Tax Capacity and the Respective Projects in the 2022 City Budget Resolution 21-048
RESOLUTION NO. 21-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE $605,000 OF THE
BANKED PROPERTY TAX CAPACITY AND THE RESPECTIVE PROJECTS IN THE
2022 CITY BUDGET
WHEREAS, in February 2019, voters approved the annexation of the City of Port
Townsend into the Jefferson County Fire District No. 1, doing business as East Jefferson Fire and
Rescue (EJFR); and
WHEREAS, as part of the annexation, the City no longer makes general fund payments to
EJFR for fire protection; and
WHEREAS, as part of the annexation agreement, the City agreed to reduce the collection
of property taxes in an amount equivalent to the prior general fund payment unless the City used
the funds for specific purposes; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, the City did not levy any of the restricted funds given the COVID-19
pandemic; and
WHEREAS, City staff has conducted extensive public outreach regarding a proposed levy
of some of the restricted funds and the possible uses for them; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed levy of funds
and possible uses for them on August 9, 2021 after publishing notice of the hearing in City's
official newspaper;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend, Washington, that the City Manager is directed to include $605,000 of banked property
tax capacity and the respective projects in the 2022 City Budget.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington, at a special business
meeting thereof, held this 0 day of August 2021.
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City Clerk City Attorney