HomeMy WebLinkAbout63-1118-24R STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of an Increase for }
the Jefferson County Conservation } RESOLUTION NO. 63-1118-24R
Futures Tax Levy for 2025 Taxes }
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has properly given notice of the public
hearing regarding setting ad valorem tax levies on November 18, 2024, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120
to consider the County Conservation Futures budget for the 2025 calendar year; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners,after hearing, and after duly considering
all relevant evidence and testimony presented, has determined that the County Conservation Futures
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 Conservation Futures Fund and in its best
interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON,HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: 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, cancellations/supplementals and any
increase in the value of state-assessed property, is hereby authorized for the 2025 County
Conservation Futures Fund levy in the amount of$275,522.60,which is an increase of 1%
($2,727.95) from the previous year.
Section 1: Whereas Clauses Adopted as Facts. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners hereby
adopts the above"Whereas"clauses as Findings of Fact.
Section 2: Purpose. The purpose of this resolution is to approve 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,cancellations/supplementals and any increase in the value of state-assessed property
Section 3: Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Section 4. SEPA Categorical Exemption. This Resolution is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800(19).
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18t day of November, 2024.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
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Regular Agenda Item
Commissioners Office
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board
DATE: November 18,2023
SUBJECT: HEARING re: Setting of Ad Valorem Tax Levies for 2025
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on
Resolutions Setting Ad Valorem Tax Levies for 2025 and for the Diversion of Road Levy for Traffic
Law Enforcement for the 2025 General Fund.
ANALYSIS: State law(RCW 84.55.120) requires that the Commissioners hold a public hearing on the
2025 Ad Valorem Tax Levies for levy in 2024 and collection in 2025. Consistent with RCW 84.55.010,
the County has proposed setting a 1% increase in each of the regular property tax levies for the General
Fund, Road Fund, and Conservation Futures Fund, which is in addition to any amount resulting from
new construction and improvements to property.
State law(RCW 36.33.220)also authorizes the Board of County Commissioner to divert a portion of the
County Road property taxes to the General Fund to provide traffic law enforcement services in the
unincorporated areas of the County. The County is proposing to divert $520,000 to the General Fund for
this purpose in 2025, which is significantly less than the County's actual cost for traffic law
enforcement.
FISCAL IMPACT: See attached documents.
RECOMMENDATION: Take public testimony on Setting of Ad Valorem Tax Levies and Diversion of
Road Levy for Traffic Law Enforcement for 2024, and deliberate on the hearing record and the items
before the Board.
Staff recommends approving the following:
Resolution re: Increase in the Jefferson County General Fund Levy for 2025 Taxes
Resolution re: Increase for the Jefferson County Road Levy for 2025 Taxes
Resolution re: Diversion of Road Levy for Traffic Law Enforcement for the 2025 General Fund
Budget
Resolution re: Increase for the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Tax Levy for 2025 Taxes
Letter to Assessor re: Setting 2025 Real and Personal Property Levy and Refund Amounts
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McCaul County Administrator Date/