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CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 416
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
CERTIFYING TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF KING COUNTY THE ESTIMATES OF
THE AMOUNT TO BE LEVIED ON THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE YEAR 2021
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Medina attest that the population of the City is
less than ten thousand; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has properly given notice of the public hearing held
November 9, 2020 to consider revenue sources for the City’s current expense budget for the
2021 calendar year, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120; and
WHEREAS, the voters approved Proposition 1 on November 5, 2019, to increase
Medina’s regular property tax levy above the limit factor by $0.20/$1000 assessed value to a
maximum rate of $0.83712/$1000 assessed valuation for collection in 2020, set a 5% limit
factor for each year 2021-2025, use the 2025 levy amount as the base to compute
subsequent levy limits, and exempt low income seniors and disabled; as set forth in Ordinance
No. 970; and
WHEREAS, the King County Assessor requested a clarification setting forth the increase
in dollar amount of the 2021 regular levy identified in City of Medina Resolution No. 413
(adopted November 9, 2020), which clarification is set forth in the following Whereas clause;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after hearing, and after duly considering all relevant
evidence and testimony presented, has determined that the City of Medina requires a regular
levy in the amount of $3,986,413, for an increase of $99,894, representing a 2.6% increase
which includes a 0% increase in property tax revenue from the previous year, and additional
amounts from including the levy lid lift, as well as amounts resulting from the addition of new
construction and improvements to property, and any possible increase in the value of state-
assessed property, and amounts authorized by law as a result of any annexations that have
occurred and refunds made, in order to discharge the expected expenses and obligations of the
City and in its best interest.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective as of December 31, 2020 upon its
adoption by the City Council.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA ON JANUARY 11, 2021
AND SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON JANUARY 11, 2021.
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 1/15/2021
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 1/11/2021
RESOLUTION NO. 416