ORD 2239 ORDINANCE NO .
AN ORDINANCE levying the ad valorem taxes necessary to
finance the anticipated requirements of the City of Camas for the
fiscal year ending December 31 , 2000 .
WHEREAS , the council has properly given notice of the public hearing held on
November 8 , 1999 , to consider the City of Camas budget for the 2000 calendar year , pursuant to
RCW 84 . 55 . 120 ; and
WHEREAS , the City of Camas , after hearing , and after duly considering all relevant
evidence and testimony presented , has determined that the City of Camas requires an increase in
property tax revenue from the previous year , in addition to the increase in the value of state -
assessed property , in order to discharge the expected expenses and obligations of the City of
Camas and in its best interest ; and
WHEREAS , the City of Camas has determined that it is in the best interest of and
necessary to meet the expenses and obligations of the City of Camas for the property tax revenue
to be increased in 2000 .
NOW , THEREFORE , THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS :
Section I
An increase in the regular property tax levy on taxable property in the City of Camas ,
Clark County , Washington , in addition to any amount resulting from new construction and
improvements to property , any changes to assessed value from resolutions of assessed value
appeals , and any increase in the value of state - assessed property , is hereby authorized for the
2000 levy . The levy amount is equal to the amount levied in 1999 of $ 6 , 156 , 247 plus
$ 87 , 418 . 71 , which is an increase of 1 . 42 percent .
Section II
There is hereby levied against the taxable property in the City of Camas , Clark County , a
levy of $ 127 , 203 . 00 less $ 13 , 355 . 39 in abeyance , which is a levy on the assessed valuation for
the purpose of raising funds for payment of bonds and interest for the Unlimited Tax General
Obligations Bonds authorized by a vote of the electorate of the City of Camas to be paid without
limit to the tax levy . The levy amount is equal to the amount levied in 1999 of $ 126 , 855 . 61 less
$ 13 , 008 . 00 , which is a decrease of 10 . 25 percent .
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Section III
There is hereby levied against the taxable property in the City of Camas , Clark County ,
Washington , a levy of $ 378 , 579 . 90 or a limit of . 25 mills on assessed valuation and in addition to
any amount resulting from new construction and improvements to property , any changes to
assessed value from resolutions of assessed value appeals , and any increase in the value of state -
assessed property for the purpose of providing emergency medical services , as authorized by a
vote of the electorate of the City of Camas . The levy amount is equal to the amount levied in
1999 of $ 373 , 279 . 33 plus $ 5 , 300 . 56 which is an increase of 1 . 42 percent .
Section N
Upon the adoption of this ordinance , the Clerk shall certify a copy of same to the Board
of County Commissioners for Clark County , as required by RCW 84 . 52 . 020 .
Section V
The figures set forth in this ordinance are based upon information furnished by the Clark
County Assessor ' s office . It is the intent of the city council in enacting this ordinance to levy the
maximum ad valorem taxes allowable by law, and the City reserves the right to amend this
ordinance to carry out that intent in the event the data furnished by the Clark County Assessor ' s
if any other reason prevents the maximum amount being levied .
Office is inaccurate , or
Section VI
This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five ( 5 ) days from and after its publication
according to law .
PASSED by the Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 0 day of
November , 1999 .
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anticipated requirements of the City of Camas for the fiscal year ending December 31 ,
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Kathy Huber
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I , Joan M . Durgin , City Clerk of the City of Camas , certify that the attached is a true and
correct copy of Ordinance No . 2239 levying the ad valorem taxes necessary to finance
the anticipated requirements , of the City of Camas for the fiscal year* ending December
31 , 2000 .
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Joan M . 6urgin
Administration Building Finance Fire Police Public Works Parks & Recreation
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