HomeMy WebLinkAbout054 13In the Matter of an Increase
in the Jefferson County General
Fund Levy for 2014 Taxes
STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
RESOLUTION NO. 54 -13
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have properly given notice of the
public hearings held regarding setting ad valorem tax levies on November 18, 2013 to consider
the County's Budget for the 2014 calendar year, and pursuant to RCW 84.55.120; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, after hearing, and after duly
considering all relevant evidence and testimony presented, has determined that the County
General Fund requires an increase in property tax revenue from the previous year, in addition to
the increase resulting from the addition of new construction and improvements to property,
refunds, and any increase in the value of state- assessed property, in order to discharge the
expected expenses and obligations of the County General Fund and in its' best interest; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Jefferson
County that an increase in the regular property tax levy, in addition to any amount resulting from
the addition of new construction and improvements to property, refunds, and any increase in the
value of state- assessed property, is hereby authorized for the 2014 County General Fund levy in
the amount of $7,352,892.14, which is an increase of $72,800.91, one percent (1%) from the
previous year.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18`" day of November, 2013.
ATTEST:
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Carolyn Avery,
Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
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Jack Westerman, Assessor
PO Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
1820 Jefferson Street
PO Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phil Johnson, District 1 David Sullivan, District 2 John Austin, District 3
Subject: 2014 Real and Personal Property Levy Amounts
The following are the levy amounts (Real and Personal Property) for the 2014 tax year. Levies have been
set in accordance with law.
L Total County General Fund Levy
(2013 actual amount ti 101% plus new construction & refunds)
A. Veterans Relief
(2013 actual amount 101% plus now construction)
B. Mental Health
(2013 actual amount 'rD 101 %plus new construction)
C. Developmental Disabilities
(2013 actual amount �dl, 101 % plus new construction)
D. Current Expense (Remainder)
II. Total Road Levy
(2013 actual amount /ti) 101% plus new construction & refunds)
A. Diversion to Current Expense (Set Amount)
B. County Roads (Remainder)
Ill. Conservation Futures
(2013 actual amount n 101 %plus new construction & refunds)
Sincerely,
John ustin, Chairman PhAJohnsonkber--
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(43,000)
(42,500)
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$7302,000
$4,160,000
(720.000)
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$218.500
David Sullivan, Member
Phone (360)385 -9100 Fax (360)385 -9382 jeffboccCacojefferson.wa.us
Consent Agenda Item
Commissioners Office
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
AGENDA REQUEST
Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
Leslie Locke, Deputy Clerk of the Board
November 18, 2013
HEARING re: Setting of Ad Valorem Tax Levies for 2014
PUBLIC HEARING re: Setting of Ad Valorem Tax Levies for 2014
ANALYSIS:
State law (RCW 84.55.120) requires that the Commissioners hold a public hearing on the 2014 Ad Valorem
Tax Levies for levy in 2013 and collection in 2014.
Take public testimony on Setting of Ad Valorem Tax Levies for 2014.
Possible action to approve:
Resolution re: Increase for the JC Conservation Futures Tax Levy for 2014 Taxes
Resolution re: Increase in the JC General Fund Levy for 2014 Taxes
Resolution re: Increase for the JC Road Levy for 2014 Taxes
Resolution re: Diversion of Road Levy for Traffic Law Enforcement for the 2014 General Fund
Budget
Letter to Assessor re: Setting 2014 Real and Personal Property Levy Amounts
REVI ED BY:
orl `, ty Administr or Date