This agenda item includes two (2) separate Ordinances.
Ordinance A identifies Council's intent to authorize an increase in the tax levy over 2020 levels. It is required by RCW 84.55.120. This is legally necessary to increase the 2021 tax collections by any amount over 2020 levels.
Ordinance B fixes the maximum tax levy for collection by the City in 2021. This Ordinance complies with RCW 35.33.135 and in accordance with Article VII, Section 2 of the City Charter, requires a super-majority approval (i.e. a minimum affirmative vote of five members) by City Council. |