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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 15.
For Meeting of: July 16, 2019

ITEM TITLE:Discussion regarding potential Levy Lid Lift and Repeal of 2013 and 2014 Charter Amendments
SUBMITTED BY:

Steve Groom, Director of Finance and Budget

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

At the July 2, 2019 Council meeting, Councilmembers directed staff to bring back a discussion item on the July 16, 2019 meeting regarding a potential levy lid lift and repeal of the City Charter amendments related to Parks and Streets.

 

During the 2019 Budget process, and most recently on January 12, 2019, Council reviewed the levy lid lift and property tax capacity to decide:

1) whether or not to consider proposing a levy lid lift;

2) what amount to propose;

3) what election date to work towards.

 

An update on the next property valuation assessment in September 2019 will be included in the 2020 budget study sessions.  Also on January 12, 2019, Council discussed the process to repeal a Charter Amendment (minutes attached). No action was taken on either item. 

ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review and provide direction to staff.
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
levy lid lift and charter repeals7/8/2019Cover Memo
1-12 minutes7/8/2019Cover Memo