HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-026 A Resolution of the City of Arlington Establishing the Intent of the City Council to Reduce a Portion of the City's 2022 Regular Property Tax Levy in the Event of Annexation.. RESOLUTION NO. 2020—026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON ESTABLISHING THE INTENT
OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO REDUCE A PORTION OF
THE CITY'S 2022 REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY IN THE EVENT OF
ANNEXATION TO THE NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has been discussing the opportunity to annex the city's fire
department into the North County Regional Fire Authority; and
WHEREAS, annexation is more cost effective for Arlington taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, under annexation, beginning January 1, 2022, property owners would pay a
dedicated fire and EMS levy directly to the NCRFA and Arlington would repeal the EMS levy, the
ambulance utility fee and reduce its general property tax levy; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2020, a council retreat was held to review and discuss financial
scenarios to minimize impact to the Arlington taxpayer while retaining a portion of property tax
revenue to pay for other city services such as parks, trails, roads, planning and/or facilities; and
WHEREAS, the financial analysis showed that more than 54% of taxpayers would pay the
same or save money if the city retained a levy rate of approximately$35; and
WHEREAS, a levy rate of approximately$35 would allow the city to retain about $400,000 in
property tax revenue that could be used for parks, trails, roads, planning and/or facilities; and
WHEREAS, the city does not establish or set a specific levy rate, levy rates are determined by a
combination of assessed valuation and levy amount (revenue) of the taxing district; and
WHEREAS, the city council will be required to adopt a resolution before November 30, 2021 to
establish the 2022 general property tax levy amount which combined with the 2021 assessed
valuations may adjust the final levy rate for 2022; and
WHEREAS, the city's 2021/2022 biennial budget was adopted on November 16, 2020 and
reflects revenues and expenditures as if annexation was not successful; if annexation is approved
by the voters,the city will amend its 2022 budget to reflect the reduction in revenue and
expenditures consistent with a general property tax levy rate of approximately $35; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its intentions to the voters of how it would act
with respect to its tax levy if the voters approve the annexation of the City into North County
Regional Fire Authority, with respect to its tax levy;
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NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arlington, as follows:
In the event the voters approve the annexation to North County Regional Fire
Authority at the February 9, 2021 election, the City Council intends to amend the
2022 budget to levy its 2022 general property tax levy in an amount that results in
an approximate levy rate of$.75, and to use any excess levy amounts to pay for
city services which may include; parks, trails, roads, planning and/or facilities.
PASSED and APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington, at a regular
meeting held on the 71h day of December, 2020.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Wendy Van der Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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