ORD 2567 ORDINANCE No . 2567
AN ORDINANCE levying the ad valorem taxes for substantial
need obligations of the Emergency Rescue Fund for fiscal year
ending December 31 , 2010 .
WHEREAS , the Council of the City of Camas , after hearing and after duly considering all
relevant evidence and testimony presented , has determined that an increase in the regular property
tax levy equal to 100 % of the 2009 property tax levy is substantially needed due to employee benefit
costs that are higher than anticipated for 2010 , and for the purchase of an ambulance ; and
WHEREAS , the Council finds that under these circumstances there is a substantial need to
levy an . 848 % increase for the 2010 levy ,
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS
AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I
An increase in the regular property tax levy is hereby authorized for the 2010 levy in the
amount of $ 1 , 102 , 118 . 40 or 100 % of the 2009 property tax levy . This is an increase of $ 9 , 345 . 96 , or
. 848 % over and above the implicit price deflator amount .
This increase is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from the addition of new
construction and improvements to property , and any increase in the value of state assessed property ,
and any additional amounts resulting from any annexations that have occurred and refunds made .
SECTION II
The Council finds that there is a substantial need to preserve unlevied property tax levy
capacity for future needs . The Council hereby sets forth its intent to preserve the extra tax levy
capacity equal to the additional taxes that could have been levied in 2010 , or $ 11 , 021 . 18 , whichever
is greater .
SECTION III
This Ordinance shall take force and be in effect five days from and after its publication
according to law .
PASSED by the Council and approved by the Mayor this day of November, 2009 .
SIGNED :
Mayor
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f Clerk
APPI36VED FO
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City `Attorne