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ORD 2348 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 , 2004 . WHEREAS , the council has properly given notice of the public hearing held on November 10 , 2003 , to consider the City of Camas budget for the 2004 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 2004 . 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 2004 levy in the amount of $ 7 , 904 , 384 . 31 , which is an increase of 1 . 00 percent from the previous year . fit. .t�' yF=f � •,� •' `"' � �„��' `'' ,r Section II There is hereby levied against the taxable property in the City of Camas , Clark County , a levy of $ 786 , 275 . 00 which is a levy on the assessed valuation for the purposes of raising funds for payment of bonds and interest for the Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds authorized by a vote of the electorate of the City of Camas to be paid without limit to the tax levy , Ordinance No . I Page - 2 Section. III 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 purpose of providing emergency medical services . The levy amount is equal to . 25 mills or the amount of $ 549 , 506 . 66 , which is an increase of 1 . 00 percent from the previous year . Section IV Upon the adoption of this ordinance , the clerk shall certify a copy of the same to 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 Office is inaccurate , or if any other reason prevents the maximum amount being levied . 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 b the Mayor this � da of November , 2003 . Y Y Y SIGNED : Mayor A ATTEST : fff / Clerk APPROVED as to form : �.��-� City Attorney ICA k CITY OF CAMAS 616 Northeast Fourth Avenue L - = - P . O . Box 1055 Camas , Washington 98607 • http : / / www . ci . camas . wa . us November 12 , 2003 Clark County Board of Commissioners PO Box 5000 Vancouver , WA 98666 - 5000 I , Joan M . Durgin , City Clerk of the City of Camas , certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No . 2348 levying the ad valorem taxes necessary to finance the anticipated requirements of the City of Camas for the fiscal year ending December 31 , 2004 . Tia M . Durgin SENDER : COMPLETE■ Complete items 1 , 2 , and 3 . Also complete A . Received b P/e c%f r/y) B , to of Delivery item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired . ` "' ■ Print your name and address on the reverse NO 4 d so that we can return the card to you . C . Signature ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailp , C; Iar < Ca unity Mail Center p � X ❑ Agent or on the front if space permits . ❑ Addressee D . Is delivery address different from item 1 ? ❑ Yes 1 . Article Addressed to : If YES , enter delivery address below : ❑ No C l G., r k Cj) , B oar c1 04 Conn �n � ssion �rs 0 13x, 5 b 00 Vttn couve WA % (P (ofo 3 . Service Type 1 Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail r ElRegistered tJ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C . O . D . 4 . Restricted Delivery ? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2 . Article Number (Copy from service label) -7000 05 ao Dt) ► 5 io tv � 4 L+ ci �0 Public Works Parrs & Recreation; PS Form 3811 , July 1999 Domestic Return Receipt 102595 - 00wW0952 360 * 834 * 3451 360 . 834. 07092 Nil . . CITY OF CAMAS r t 616 Northeast Fourth Avenue - _ - P . O . Box 1055 Camas , Washington 98607 • http : // www , ci . camas . wa , us November 12 , 2003 Clark County Assessor PO Box 5000 Vancouver , WA 98666 - 5000 I , Joan M . Durgin , City Clerk of the City of Camas , certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No . 2348 levying the ad valorem taxes necessary to finance the anticipated requirements of the City of Camas for the fiscal year ending December 31 , 2004 . - ilr M . Durgin SENDER : COMPLETE THIS SECTION ■ Complete items 1 , 2 , and 3 . Also complete A . Receive P/ a P700Tr/y ' B . Date of P p ���� ( � ) Delivery item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired . ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you . C . Sigq Tawe � Q � i� t Mali Center X ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece , ElAgent or on the front if space permits . [I Addressee D . Is delivery address different from item 1 ? ❑ Yes 1 . Article Addressed to : If YES , enter delivery address below : ❑ No Clay CDuv� A ,5 s Esso r Pp 30 "ll D � � n v �� WA9Sb @ 3 . Service Type Vo, Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered ] Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C . O . D . 4 . Restricted Delivery ? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2 . Article Number (Copy from service label) I UC) ® 5 :. 0 ably (o (ol 'i %49 PS Form 3811 , July 1999 Domestic Return Receipt 102595 - 00 - M - 0952 :Iubloc Works Parks & Racreabon. 360 . 83403451 360s834a7092 November 12, 2003 Clancie Adams Clark Co . Assessors Office P . O . Box 5000 Vancouver, WA 98666 -5000 I, Joan M . Durgin, Finance Director of the City of Camas, do hereby certify that the preliminary budget for the City of Camas for 2004 requires a property tax levy in each of the following funds of : • General Fund $ 7, 904, 384 Plus any additional taxes resulting from new construction and changes to assessed value . • Unlimited Tax Bond Fund - Voted G . O . Bond issues $ 786, 275 Library Bond $ 655 , 290 Park Bond $ 130, 985 • Emergency Rescue Fund - Voted Emergency Medical Levy $ 549 , 507 Plus any additional taxes resulting from new construction and changes to assessed value . The Emergency Medical levy is for just the portion inside the city limits , it does not include the levies for City of Washougal, Fire Districts 1 & 9 . Sincerely, Joan M . Durgin Finance Director ORDINANCE NO . , AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No . 2348 which levied ad valorem taxes necessary to Finance the anticipated requirements of the City of Camas for the Fiscal year ending December 31 , 2004 . VTHEREAS , the council has properly given notice of the public hearing held on November 10 , 2003 , to consider the City of Camas budget for the 2004 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 2004 . 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 2004 levy in the amount of $ 78 ,345 . 46 , which is a percentage of 1 . 00 percent .from the previous year . Section II There is hereby levied against the taxable property in the City of Camas , Clark County , a levy of $ 786 , 275 . 00 which is a levy on the assessed valuation for the purposes of raising funds for payment of bonds and interest for the Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds authorized by a vote of the electorate of the City of Camas to be paid without limit to the tax levy . Ordinance No . Page - 2 Section III 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 purpose of providing emergency medical services . The levy amount is equal to . 25 mills or the amount of $ 5 , 440 . 66 , which is a percentage of 1 . 00 percent from the previous year . Section IV Upon the adoption of this ordinance , the clerk shall certify a copy of the same to 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 Office is inaccurate , or if any other reason prevents the maximum amount being levied . Section VI This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five ( 5 ) days from and after its publication according to law . APPROVED b the Ma , PASSED by the council and Y or this day of Y SIGNED . Mayor ATTEST . Clerk AP VED as to form . v" ,� ity Attorney Joan Dur in - Resolutions/ Bind ets _ . . : Page 1 9 g _ _ _ _ From : < Clancie . Adams@clark . wa . gov > To : <jdurgin@ci . camas . wa . us > Date : 12/22/03 1 : 04PM Subject : Resolutions/ Budgets Hi Joan , There appears to be some capacity left on your budget requests : General Fund ` Requested : $ 7 , 904 , 384 Available : $ 7 , 9t4 . 5 EMS Requested : $ 549 , 507 Available : ,y Please submit new budget requests if you would like to collect the additional amounts . Also the resolution is not stating the 1 % increase amount correctly . . . . . The general fund should be $ 78 , 345 . 46 , which is the 1 % increase amount over last year' s levy The EMS fund should be $ 5 , 440 . 66 which is the 1 % increase amount over last year' s levy . We are going to be audited this year and I really need for the documentation to be correct . THANKS ! ! ! ! ! ! DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND GIS Linda Franklin , Assessor 1300 Franklin Street - P . O . Box 5000 - Vancouver, WA 98666 -5000 n tel : [ 360] 397-2391 - fax: [360] 397-6046 - www. clark . wa . gov .�,..•,�('.�R Proud P awt � P ror mmn future u 9 CLARK COUNTY WASHINGTON December 29 , 2003 JOAN DURGIN FINANCE DIRECTOR EMAIL TO : CITY OF CAMAS jdurgin@ci . camas . wa . us PO BOX 1055 CAMAS , WA 98607 Dear District Representative : I hereby certify that the itemized as value by code district listed on this notice is the ce rified assessed value for the 2003 levy for 2004 taxes . Code Assessed value 112 . 001 4 , 784 ,) 953 114 . 031 6 , 8249368 114 . 032 14) 3799832 117 . 000 11874 , 336 , 180 117 . 023 317 , 1989367 117 . 035 0 117 . 900 49335 AGENCY TOTAL 2 ,20495289035 R . C . W . 84 . 36 . 381 as amended by Chapter 11 Laws 1983 . 1st Extraordinary Session of State Legislature provides an additional exemption for Senior Citizens of regular property taxes . Your total assessed value , for general fund purposes , should be reduced by $ 6 , 231 , 205 . The breakdown is as follows : Senior Citizen income of $ 18 , 000 or less is exempt from levies plus 60 % of assessed value , but not less than $ 50 , 000 equaling $4 , 238 , 810 ; and Senior Citizen income of $ 18 , 001 to $ 24 , 000 is exempt from levies plus 35 % of assessed value , but not less than $40 , 000 or more than $ 60 , 000 , equaling $ 1 , 992 , 395 . Your total assessed value for bonds ( special levies , excess levies ) should be reduced by a total of $ 18 , 259 , 100 . The breakdown is as follows : See breakdown above , plus Senior Citizen income of $ 24 , 001 to $ 30 , 000 equaling $ 129027 , 895 . The timber value is no longer included as part of the taxing district assessed value other than for computing bonds , excess levies , and maintenance and operation levies . Chapter 204 Laws of 1984 require that full TAV ( timber assessed value ) be added only in districts that have bond levies or excess levies . This value is not added into the value on the attached letter . Your full TAV is $ 49 ,486 . To compute bond levies and excess levies , all the TAV will be added into the district ' s assessed value . To compute maintenance and operation levies , either one -half of the TAV $ 0 or 80 % of the timber roll $ 0 of whichever is greater will be added into the district ' s assessed value . Respectfully, submitted This 29th day of December 2003 Linda Franklin Clark County Assessor LF : np CITY OF CAMAS 2003 for 2004 Page 1 of 1 December 23 , 2003 Clancie Adams Clark Co . Assessors Office P . O . Box 5000 Vancouver, WA 98666 -5000 Durgin, Finance Director of the City of Camas , do hereby certify that the I, Joan M . preliminary budget for the City of Camas for 2004 requires a property tax levy in each of the following funds of : • General Fund $ 7, 914, 520 Plus any additional taxes resulting from new construction and changes to assessed value . • Unlimited Tax Bond Fund - Voted G . O . Bond issues $ 786 , 275 Library Bond $ 655 , 290 Park Bond $ 130, 985 • Emergency Rescue Fund - Voted Emergency Medical Levy $ 549, 620 Plus any additional taxes resulting from new construction and changes to assessed value . The Emergency Medical levy is for just the portion inside the city limits, it does not include the levies for City of Washougal, Fire Districts 1 & 9 . I made a clerical error on the first certification I sent you mid November . I will have the levy ordinance corrected and sent to you at the next city council meeting . Thank you as always for you patience . Sincerely, Joan M . Durgin Finance Director