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In the Matter of an Increase
in the Jefferson County General
Fund Levy for 2018 Taxes
STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
RESOLUTION NO. Gh_ 17
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have properly given notice of the
public hearings held regarding setting ad valorem tax levies on November 20, 2017 to consider
the County's Budget for the 2018 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, net cancellations/supplementals 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, net
cancellations/supplementals and any increase in the value of state -assessed property, is hereby
authorized for the 2018 County General Fund levy in the amount of $7,857,453.71, which is an
increase of $77,796.57, one percent (1%) from the previous year.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20`x' day of November, 2017.
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ATTEST:.,,
Carolynallaway,
Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSION�ERS
Kathleen Kle Chair
Davi ulfiv em r
Kate Dean,ember
Regular Agenda Item
Commissioners Office
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Leslie Locke, Executive Assistant
DATE: November 20, 2017
SUBJECT: HEARING re: Setting of Ad Valorem Tax Levies for 2018
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Public Hearing re: Setting of Ad Valorem Tax Levies for 2018
ANALYSIS:
State law (RCW 84.55.120) requires that the Commissioners hold a public hearing on the 2018 Ad Valorem
Tax Levies for levy in 2017 and collection in 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
See attached documents.
RECOMMENDATION:
Take public testimony on Setting of Ad Valorem Tax Levies for 2018.
Possible action to approve:
Resolution re: Increase for the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Tax Levy for 2018 Taxes
Resolution re: Increase in the Jefferson County General Fund Levy for 2018 Taxes
Resolution re: Increase for the Jefferson County Road Levy for 2018 Taxes
Resolution re: Diversion of Road Levy for Traffic Law Enforcement for the 2018 General Fund Budget
Letter to Assessor re: Setting 2018 Real and Personal Property Levy and Refund Amounts
REVIEWED BY:
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November 20, 2017
Jeff Chapman, Assessor
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Board of County Commissioners
1820 Jefferson Street
PO Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Kate Dean, District I David Sullivan, District 2 Kathleen Kler, District 3
Subject: 2018 Real and Personal Property Levy Amounts
The following are the levy amounts (Real and Personal Property) for the 2018 tax year. Levies have been
set in accordance with law. Levy Refunds
I. Total County General Fund Levy — Without Lid Lift $7,973,059 $23,059
(2017 actual amount @ 101% plus new construction & refunds)
A. Veterans Relief
(2017 actual amount @ 101 % plus new construction) (46,200)
B. Mental Health
(2017 actual amount @ 101 % plus new construction) (45,600)
C. Developmental Disabilities
(2017 actual amount @ 101 % plus new construction) (45,600)
D. Current Expense (Remainder) 7 835 659
II. Total Road Levy $4,448,867 $9,867
(2017 actual amount @ 101 % plus new construction & refunds)
A. Diversion to Current Expense (Set Amount) (720,000)
B. County Roads (Remainder) $3,728,867
III. Conservation Futures $240,780 $680
(2017 actual amount @ 101% plus new construction & refunds)
Sincerely,
Kathleen Kler, Chair David Sul 1 ,M m er Kate Dean, Member
Phone (360) 385-9100 Fax (360) 385-9382 jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us