RES 15-019RESOLUTION NO. 15-019
A RESOLUTION finding and declaring a substantial need for
using the 101% limit factor under RCW Chapter 84.55.
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Camas has met and considered its budget for the
calendar year 2016; and
WHEREAS, under RCW 84.55.005(2)(c), the limit factor is the lesser of 101% or 100%
plus inflation; and
WHEREAS, the implicit price deflator for the 2016 tax year has been calculated to be
0.251%, and
WHEREAS, increased demands upon the resources of the City in the coming year require
additional resources to provide services in the area of public safety, transportation, parks and
recreation and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Council ofthe City of Camas after considering all relevant evidence and
testimony presented, has determined that there is a substantial need to set the levy limit factor at
1% to ensure adequate funding for the public health and safety and welfare in future years; and
WHEREAS, RCW 84.55.0101 provides for use of the limit factor of 101% or less, with a
finding of substantial need by a vote of majority plus one of the Council Members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMAS as follows:
SECTION I
The City Council finds and declares that there is a substantial need for using the 101%
limit factor under RCW Chapter 84.55 in setting the 2015 property tax levy for collection in
2016.
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SECTION II
This finding of substantial need applies to the City 's General Fund and Emergency
Rescue Fund.
SECTION III
This finding of substantial need to use the limit factor of 1 01% as permitted by RCW
84 .55 is made by a majority plus one vote ofthe City Council, as required by RCW 84.55.0101,
and is embodied in a separate resolution as required by RCW 84.55 .120.
SECTION IV
Based upon this finding of substantial need, the increase in the 2015 regular property tax
levy for collection in calendar year 2016 shall be one percent (1% ), which is 1 01% of the highest
amount of regular property taxes that may be lawfully levied in this taxing district.
PASSED by a majority plus one vote of the Council of the City of Camas and
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APPROVED by the Mayor this ~ day ofNovember, 2015.
APPROVED as to form:
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