ORD 2358 ORDINANCE N NCE 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 .
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 $ 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 .
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Section III
An increase in the regular property tax leve 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 .
PASSED by the council and APPROVED by the Mayor thisR day of To ve+444,� 2 .
SIGNED ,
Mayor
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ATTEST :
. ` Clerk
APER VED as to form :
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CITY0" F CAMAS
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P.- O . Box 1055
Camas , Washington 98607
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January 13 , 2004
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 . 2358 levying. the ad valorem taxes necessary to finance the
anticipated requirements of the City of Camas for the fiscal year ending December 31 ,
2004 .
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